how to tell what gears I have

[4x4TILL_I_DIE]

I have a 96stx 4.0 I would like to know what gears I have in my truck. how do I tell? thanks

 

[Jay FX4]

There's a tag on the differential.
You can also look on your door sticker for you axle code and match it up with this:

 

[Explorin94]

1. Look to see if there is a tag on one of the bolts for the cover of the rearend.
2. Put a mark on the pinionand housing and then the axle and backing plate and count the number of turns it take for each to get back to their original spot with the marks lined up.
2.a.Divide the little number into the big number.
3. Take the cover off the rearend and look at the pinion if you can see it, it will have the ratio stamped into it.
4. Use the above info from the door jamb, if the tag is still there.

 

[4x4TILL_I_DIE]

yes it's still in my door thanks guy I'll go check now.

 

[4x4TILL_I_DIE]

It's a 3.73
by the way whats the L/S on the 8.8 mean I know 8.8 the rear end.

 

[Jay FX4]

It's a 3.73
by the way whats the L/S on the 8.8 mean I know 8.8 the rear end.

Limited slip differential.