Re: axle ratio questions

From: Phil Hyde (philh@insync.net)
Date: Wed Jun 18 1997 - 17:13:03 EDT


Michael Ging wrote:
>
> Hello,
> I'm going to order a '98 Dakota 4X4 V8 (couldn't find the perfect '97
> leftover), but i'm not sure what axle ratio to get. Is there a
> difference in acceleration with 3.55 vs. 3.92? I plan to tow a boat
> (approx 2,500 lbs) occasionally.

I think the 3.55 would be fine. I have those gears, and wouldn't
want any more revs. So far I've pulled about 1000 lbs no problem.
 
> Also, I test drove a '97 Sport + and a '97 SLT + , both had 3.55 but the
> SLT seemed alot faster. Any idea why???

Because the SLT had a V8? ;-0 Couldn't pass this one up!

Phil
'97 Dakota
'67 Charger

 



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