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rearend ratio on a 1976 C10
I have a 76 step side that originally came with a 350 and 3 speed manual. I just went to check the rearend ratio and after turning the wheel one complete turn, the driveshaft only turned 1.75 times.
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Re: rearend ratio on a 1976 C10
If you hold one tire still & spin the other, you have to take your number X 2 because of the spider gears.
1.75 X 2 3.50 I think the ratio offered for that year closest to your count was 3.73, so I'd bet your count is actually a "hair over" 1.75 And, welcome to the board!
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Re: rearend ratio on a 1976 C10
Hey guys I do appreciate your help both worked ! Thanx Ed
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Re: rearend ratio on a 1976 C10
pull the cover off (drain oil) look at the numbers on the ring gear... 41:11 is 41 divided by 11 = 3.727272 or 3.73
raplace seal and oil and you have a 100% accurate idea and a serviced rear diff...
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Re: rearend ratio on a 1976 C10
Thanx again we got er solved with your help its a 3:42
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Re: rearend ratio on a 1976 C10
That sounds right...my '76 C10 with 350/3 speed came with a 3.42 gear set.
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Re: rearend ratio on a 1976 C10
I was wondering what mine is, I just didn't want to do that just yet, too many other leaks to fix first.
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Re: rearend ratio on a 1976 C10
If you do that you can also pull your axles and put new seals in the end of them, then it snowballs with brakes, bearings and so on...
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