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02-23-2009, 12:15 AM
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gear ratio difference
what is the largest difference in gear ratios from front to rear that can be used without blowing u joints thanks
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02-23-2009, 12:48 AM
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Re: gear ratio difference
couple of hundredths ( 4.10- 4.11) unless you adjust tire size one each axle like a tractor....
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02-23-2009, 06:33 AM
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Re: gear ratio difference
Yeah,I`ve never seen more than 1/100th off from factory:4.09 front/4.10 rear is common.and,it`s more than u-joints you need to worry about.Anything can break in the middle.
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02-23-2009, 02:20 PM
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Re: gear ratio difference
A friend of mines Dakota has 4.10 & 4.11's I believe, and there is a hugh warning not to drive on hard surfaces (paved) in 4WD. If you've got them matched, it won't be an issue.
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02-23-2009, 08:44 PM
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Re: gear ratio difference
I wouldn't run on hard pavement locked in 4 wheel drive, no matter how perfect the gear match might be. It is asking for trouble.
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