In a message dated 97-06-02 18:01:43 EDT, you write:
<< I'm not too knowledgeble about rear end gears and the like. I read people
on this list mentioning 3.55 or 3.90 ratios and I'm wondering : 1. what
exactly does that mean and
2. whats the advantage of one over the other? Vice versa? Anyhow I'm sure
there are many on this list who know if anyone cares to share. >>
Here is my oportunity to sell that bridge..
3.55 means that the rear axles will turn 3.55 times per one turn of the drive
shaft, I tink. and the 3.90 will be 3.9 times per turn of the drive shaft.
Any how the higher the number the lower the gear ratio thus a 3.90 would have
more pulling power than the 3.55. I have the 3.90 with Sure Grip Dif (posi
traction) and Auto and would go no other way. With the 5 speed and their low
4.01 first gear the 3.9 may not be as useful ?? My experience is that if you
live any where that has any thing but level roads then the 3.9 are a blessing
and could actually give better mileage than high gears due to the less strain
and shifting necessary to get up and down the knolls.
my 2 cents
Bill
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