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04-14-2005, 11:14 PM
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gear ratios in a 4x4 front vs. rear....
so... I'd always thought the front and rear differentials had to be the same gear ratio. I've discovered i have a dana 44 front with 4.10's, and a danged chrysler rear with 3.55's.... and it was the rear that was smoked. not that i didn't discover that until after i replaced the front carrier bearings.... so, does the gear ratio need to match?
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04-15-2005, 12:25 AM
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what?
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04-15-2005, 03:40 AM
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Somebody has obviouslly changed either the fronts or rears....
They need to be the same. Usually, the front is slightly shorter, so that it pulls away a slight bit from the rear, so they don't bind........like 4.10 front and 4.11 rear.
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04-15-2005, 07:30 PM
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If the ratios arent the same, then both sets of wheels will spin at different speeds. Which will cause damage like you mentioned.
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