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My 97 Ranger came available with a 3.08 or a 3.55 rear gear from Ford. The 3.08 rated for 2300# total trailer weight, the 3.55 rated at 5900# total. Guess which one Ford gave me. I've never towed more than a heavy ridin mower but would like to have the option to pull a little more. Can this be done by regearing to 3.55 with the same axle or would i have to upgrade with heavier axle for total weight and tongue weight increase, would anything need to be done to the engine or transmission to handle the extra stress.