Ted is correct in this, at least in my 98 I went from 3.55 to 4.11 and back
again never having to recalibrate the speedo. the comp uses the abs sensor
inside the rear. yes there is something coming off the tail piece of the
trans but I have no idea what it's for but it's not the speedo. Let's all
smoke what Ted is smoking cuz' it's workin for him
Later
Joe W.
87 Shelby Charger 13.9
98 Dakota 13.1
----- Original Message -----
From: <Jetmugg@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, October 08, 1999 10:25 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Rear end Gear Swap Question
> In a message dated 10/8/99 9:42:04 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> TEDSDAKOTA@aol.com writes:
>
> << Why don't I have to worry about it with an Auto?
> The speed o meter is a ring mounted on the output side of the diff,
so
> changing gears does not affect it,only if you change tire size. I know
96-99
> daks anyhow, you did'nt say what year you have >>
>
> Ted - No offense, but what have you been smoking this evening. Clearly,
if
> the rear end gears are changed, the speedo gear must change also.
Changing
> gear ratios and tire sizes are similar activites, and can be expressed as
> mathematical effects. If you change the rear end gears, you will have to
> change speedo gears in order to maintain accuracy. That is, unless you
were
> to change gear ratios and tire sizes at the same time, and the ratios and
> tires were selected carefully enough that no net change took place. Take
> another toke and think about that one for a while.
>
> Not trying to offend, just trying to have a little fun.
>
> SteveM.
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