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1976gmc20 · 06-04-2015, 01:24 PM

If the front/rear ratios are not exactly the same then it seems like it would be better for the front to be running just a wee bit faster (lower numerical ratio) because the front always has farther to travel on corners.

Years ago I remember a John Deere road grader ad which said the front axle drive was set to be 10% faster than the rear drive wheels. This was back when front axle drive was a new thing in graders.

A slightly faster front axle ratio might even be an improvement over identical axle ratios ???

06-04-2015, 01:24 PM	#9
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	Re: front and rear gear ratios If the front/rear ratios are not exactly the same then it seems like it would be better for the front to be running just a wee bit faster (lower numerical ratio) because the front always has farther to travel on corners. Years ago I remember a John Deere road grader ad which said the front axle drive was set to be 10% faster than the rear drive wheels. This was back when front axle drive was a new thing in graders. A slightly faster front axle ratio might even be an improvement over identical axle ratios ??? __________________ Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks: 1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner



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