Re: Axle ratio: How to determine?

From: Eric Hufstedler (mopar@ehuffy.com)
Date: Sat Dec 03 2005 - 13:00:37 EST


> Ok - correct me if I am wrong but to determine an axle ratio, you
> count the number of teeth on the ring and divide that number by
> the number of teeth on the pinion?

Yep.

You probably know this one already, but just in case: if it's in the
rear end / car already, it's easier to jack it up and count the
ratio of driveshaft turns to wheel turns. (If only one wheel is
turning, divide the number of wheel turns by 2, first).

Eric

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1974 Valiant 4-door, 318
1999 Dakota Ext Cab, 2WD



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