For the record on this board::: The front axle on the 69 says 4.56 and when pulling out the rear 3rd member I have discovered that the ring gear is a 32 and the pinion is a 7 for a 4.57 ratio which is slightly lower gear ratio than the 4.56 making the front tires pull ahead slightly faster theoreticaly keeping them in front or the leader on slick surfaces Thus the truck stays in a straight ahead position rather than the back end coming around in front.
However I have proven beyond any doubt with my CJ5 Jeep with the same gear set ups that the rear end will pass the front end up with little more than a blip of the throttle at the wrong time!!!! Believe me it can be quite entertaining whether done intentionaly or by accident!!
Passengers love it too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dave
