- Joined
- Dec 14, 2016
- Messages
- 98
- Reaction score
- 18
- Points
- 8
- Location
- Hillsborough NC
- Vehicle Year
- 1992
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- at least 6"
- Tire Size
- 32x11.5x15
During the front end rebuild I did not do the axles because I wasnt sure of the Gear Ratio.
So that I could find out about the Gear Ratio, I took the truck to a 4x4 mechanic and had him do the rear end service.
I asked if he could check the ratio and let me know what it is.
He told me I had 4.09 gears back there. Does that actually mean 4.10s ?
Also; please correct me if Im wrong, I understand that I must have the same gears up front as I have in the back.
I am looking into the 4x4 right now. The transfer case and the drivers side wheel is engaging but not the passenger side. I do have a new hub in hand which I will test tomorrow.
Jack up the front of the truck, put the new Hub on, turn the wheel to make sure the axle spins.
All of this brings me to the real questions which are ..
1. Which model front axles are interchangeable. I'm guessing for my truck 89-92. Are there later models that are compatible ?
2. I contacted Dana directly who advised that they no longer make front axles for my truck. Does this mean it is strickly a junk yard part or is there an aftermarket available?
3. The big question is .. what does the gear ratio have to do with the Axle ?
Pardon my ignorance with this stuff .. never dug into it before.
Thanks for the help !
So that I could find out about the Gear Ratio, I took the truck to a 4x4 mechanic and had him do the rear end service.
I asked if he could check the ratio and let me know what it is.
He told me I had 4.09 gears back there. Does that actually mean 4.10s ?
Also; please correct me if Im wrong, I understand that I must have the same gears up front as I have in the back.
I am looking into the 4x4 right now. The transfer case and the drivers side wheel is engaging but not the passenger side. I do have a new hub in hand which I will test tomorrow.
Jack up the front of the truck, put the new Hub on, turn the wheel to make sure the axle spins.
All of this brings me to the real questions which are ..
1. Which model front axles are interchangeable. I'm guessing for my truck 89-92. Are there later models that are compatible ?
2. I contacted Dana directly who advised that they no longer make front axles for my truck. Does this mean it is strickly a junk yard part or is there an aftermarket available?
3. The big question is .. what does the gear ratio have to do with the Axle ?
Pardon my ignorance with this stuff .. never dug into it before.
Thanks for the help !