Dana gears??

[4.0B2]

but in the tech library it says 3.08 was available in dana 28's also..
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/4wd_Front_Axles.html

 

[PetesPonies]

so this:

Specification Dana 28 ............ Dana 35
Ring Gear Diameter 6.625 Inches 7.56 Inches
Pinion Stem 1.312 Inch 1.406 Inch
Carrier Breaks 3.73 & up, 3.45 & down None (All D35 TTB gears use the "Hi-Ratio" (3.55 & up) carrier, regardless of ratio)
Axle Shaft Diameter / Spline 1.00 / 23 1.16" / 27
Bolt Pattern 12 Bolt Pattern On Front Of Axle 10 Bolt Pattern On Front Of Axle
Factory Ratios 3.08, 3.45, 3.73, 4.10 .............. 3.27, 3.55, 3.73, 4.10
Aftermarket Ratio 4.56, 5.13 (Discontinued) 4.56, 4.88 5.13
U-Joints 5-456x (1210 Series) 5-297x (stock), 5-760x
Max Tire Diameter Rating 31 Inches 35 Inches (TTB), 33 Inches (SLA IFS)
Pinion Bearing Preload 10 - 13 In Lbs (new) 6 - 8 In Lbs (used) 15 - 25 In Lbs (new bearings) 6 - 8 In Lbs (used)
Backlash 0.005-0.008 Inches 0.005-0.008 Inches
Ring Gear Bolt Torque 55 Lbs Foot 70-90 Lbs Ft
Carrier Bearing Cap Torque 30-45 Lbs Foot 47-67 Lbs Ft
Pinion Nut Torque 140 - 500 lbs-ft Foot (crush sleeve) 170 - 500 lbs-ft (crush sleeve)
Resource - Randy's Ring & Pinion


info is incorrect???

 

[Snoranger]

Specification Dana 28
Ring Gear Diameter 6.625 Inches
Pinion Stem 1.312 Inch
Carrier Breaks 3.45 Higher / 3.73 Lower
Axle Shaft Diameter / Spline 1.00 / 23
Bolt Pattern 12 Bolt Pattern On Front Of Axle
Factory Ratios 3.45, 3.73, 4.10
Aftermarket Ratios 3.73, 4.10, 4.56, 5.13
U-Joints 4-456 (1210 Series)
Max Tire Diameter Rating 33 Inches
Pinion Bearing Preload 10-13 In Lbs (new) 6-8 In Lbs (used)
Backlash .006 - .010 Inches
Ring Gear Torque 55 Lbs Foot
Carrier Bearing Cap Torque 50 Lbs Foot
Pinion Nut Torque 140-500 Lbs Foot (crush sleeve)

One of them is wrong.

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/dana28.html

 

[stimmie78]

www.car-part.com

I search a 1985 front axle asy. and 3.08 gears. Down the list there is this one:
1984
Front Axle Assy.
Ford Bronco II 3.08 ratio 39,000 B148 $200 Born Again Auto Parts USA-FL(Groveland) E-mail 352-793-2356

call and verify the ratio and get it and you'll have your 3.08 if they are correct.