muddin76
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- Vehicle Year
- 1996
- Make / Model
- ford
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- Manual
I own a 96 ranger 4x4, dana 35 front with 3.27 gears. When I lock into 4wheel my transfer case locks,I cant move front drive shaft. The wheels and axles lock(manual hubs). I can jack up the front however and with force, turn the front tire and axle. I feel a little grab but then its free. I cant decide if its the ring and pinion or the spider gear that stripped. I found a great deal on a ring and pinion. BUT, would it more likely be the spider gear. I have read where the ring and pinion are most likely to fail. Any suggestions without having to pull the truck apart? I dont want to pass on a good ring and pinion deal, but dont want to buy something I probably dont need.