lifting my truck
04-19-2018, 04:22 PM
#1
lifting my truck
hey guys,
i have fx4 2013 6.2l engine however, i want to lift my car by purchasing ICON suspension to it max for me 2.5inch i dont want to go higher than that
my concern is i want to install 35" tires and unfortunately with this set up i will lose lot of torque what can i do to fit bigger tires but not losing torque with lifting car up to 2.5 inches
thank you alll
i have fx4 2013 6.2l engine however, i want to lift my car by purchasing ICON suspension to it max for me 2.5inch i dont want to go higher than that
my concern is i want to install 35" tires and unfortunately with this set up i will lose lot of torque what can i do to fit bigger tires but not losing torque with lifting car up to 2.5 inches
thank you alll
04-19-2018, 06:36 PM
#2
Senior Member
The only way to not lose power is to either get a tune which will help a little bit or re-gear. Otherwise you can't go to bigger and heavier tires and not take a compromise somewhere.
04-20-2018, 07:36 AM
#3
04-20-2018, 10:17 AM
#5
You might be completely happy with improvements you'd get from a tune, so I'd go that route as it's simply plug and play.
Re-gearing is much more involved, and is going to cost you in the neighborhood of $1,500 ish in parts and labor if you're not doing the work yourself. If you go that route you're first going to have to figure you're current axle ratio, and then decide how much lower you want to go. You'll probably have to buy a tuner anyway to recalibrate your speedometer, so like I said I'd try a tuner first and see what you think.
Re-gearing is much more involved, and is going to cost you in the neighborhood of $1,500 ish in parts and labor if you're not doing the work yourself. If you go that route you're first going to have to figure you're current axle ratio, and then decide how much lower you want to go. You'll probably have to buy a tuner anyway to recalibrate your speedometer, so like I said I'd try a tuner first and see what you think.
04-20-2018, 10:53 AM
#6
Senior Member
With the 6.2, he likely has 3.73 gears. Should just need a tune to handle 35s without trouble. That's a simple ~$450 spent there.
Last edited by SteveLord; 04-20-2018 at 10:57 AM.
04-20-2018, 10:15 PM
#7
Senior Member
Yea man you will be fine. PLENTY of torque in that motor especially with 3.73's. 6.2 is a beast. A tune will help. They can give you something customish too for your setup. Depending on which company you go with.
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04-21-2018, 05:59 AM
#8
You might be completely happy with improvements you'd get from a tune, so I'd go that route as it's simply plug and play.
Re-gearing is much more involved, and is going to cost you in the neighborhood of $1,500 ish in parts and labor if you're not doing the work yourself. If you go that route you're first going to have to figure you're current axle ratio, and then decide how much lower you want to go. You'll probably have to buy a tuner anyway to recalibrate your speedometer, so like I said I'd try a tuner first and see what you think.
Re-gearing is much more involved, and is going to cost you in the neighborhood of $1,500 ish in parts and labor if you're not doing the work yourself. If you go that route you're first going to have to figure you're current axle ratio, and then decide how much lower you want to go. You'll probably have to buy a tuner anyway to recalibrate your speedometer, so like I said I'd try a tuner first and see what you think.
04-21-2018, 06:02 AM
#9
04-21-2018, 07:05 AM
#10
Senior Member
3.91? Is that an option? There is a 4.10 option that is probably perfect for your plans. OEM available, too, if you want. Otherwise, the usual aftermarket sources.