Re: Determining Axle Ratios???

From: DICEMAN469@aol.com
Date: Thu Jan 06 2000 - 13:15:52 EST


In a message dated 1/6/00 1:07:24 PM Eastern Standard Time,
John.Pinnell@anheuser-busch.com writes:

> I've got a growl coming from the front diff
> that has been around for a little while, but is now getting worse. I'm
> pretty
> sure it's the bearing on the right side going south. I've priced around
to
> have
> the front diff rebuilt and it looks to be $1000-$1500 depending on if I
need
> a
> ring and pinion or not. That's a little more than what I can afford right
> now.
> I'm considering getting a low mileage diff from a recycler, but I don't
know
> how
> to determine the axle ratio I need.
>
> Does anyone know how to go about this??

If memory serves me correctly it should say on one of the data plates. Either
under the hood, glove compartment, or on the door jamb. Check there. If I had
my truck today, I'd look for ya.

-Austin
Vipertruck



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