Re: Re: Which Speedo Pinion Gear? help!

From: Killerdak@aol.com
Date: Wed Oct 04 2000 - 13:02:19 EDT


currently running a 28-tooth pinion with 33's and 3.55 diff.

stock was 33 teeth with 235 tires and 3.55 diff.

going to ___? teeth with 33" tires and 4.10 diff.

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Dave Kilian -- Clayton, NC
'96 Dakota CC 4x4 3.9L 5-spd, 4" TM susp. lift, 2" Body lift, 33" BFG MT's
etc...

In a message dated 10/4/00 11:33:36 AM, jon@fast4x4.net writes:

<< Dave, do you know your current tooth count?

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   Jon Smith--Raleigh, NC

        jon@fast4x4.net

       www.fast4x4.net

> OK, I've got 33" tires. Going from a 3.55 to 4.10.

> Which speedo pinion gear (how many teeth) do I need to compensate?

>

> The formula I have is this, not sure if it is right:

>

> # of teeth = (265 x tire diameter in inches) / axle ratio

>

> I get 2132.93 using this. Either I'm doing it wrong (I'm an artist by

trade,

> not an engineer), I'm smoking crack, or the formula is wrong. Help anyone?

> thanks! >>



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