07-12-2009, 01:59 PM
The question of my actual gear ratio was brought up yesterday and now I am seriously wondering what I have in there. I have always assumed it was 4.11 because that is what the previous owner told me but now I am not so sure.
Most guides tell you to jack up and rotate the wheel once if locked and twice if not locked to determine the ratio based on the rotations of the driveshaft.
I have a lockrite so just because I jack up the rear does not necessarily mean both sides are going to turn but it is not a spider gear setup either so I assume I still apply to the 1 tire revolution rule, right?
If that is the case I got about 3.50 driveshaft turns out of a single turn of the wheel. YIKES! 4.11 my butt! That explains a LOT.
Guess I have something else to add to the list.
Most guides tell you to jack up and rotate the wheel once if locked and twice if not locked to determine the ratio based on the rotations of the driveshaft.
I have a lockrite so just because I jack up the rear does not necessarily mean both sides are going to turn but it is not a spider gear setup either so I assume I still apply to the 1 tire revolution rule, right?
If that is the case I got about 3.50 driveshaft turns out of a single turn of the wheel. YIKES! 4.11 my butt! That explains a LOT.
Guess I have something else to add to the list.
'77 351w- Explorer EFI, 4R70W, 4-link, lockers, 4.56, 35" MT/Rs with a severe rock addiction.
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