Need some help please

[doubletap4311]

I have a 99 ranger 4x4. My tag on the axle is as follows
S373S
410-75-8M14

Which ratio do I have? I looked at the chart and my tag is not the same setup. Also I have alot of play/delay in my rear axle. I only feel it in 2wd, not in 4wd. I am pretty sure because I am feeling it in 2wd only It's my rear axle. No play in u-joints. Please help. William

 

[86isuzu]

welcome to the site!

you have 4.10 gears in the Ford 7.5 inch housing.
as for your other question, i have no idea

 

[Dusty_Ranger]

something sounds loose? might be an idea to pop off ur diff cover and have a look. wut direction is the play in?

 

[doubletap4311]

something sounds loose? might be an idea to pop off ur diff cover and have a look. wut direction is the play in?

I have a delay, play when i take off. No noise, just play. I can move my driveshaft 1/3 the way around. I am going to take of the diff cover this weekend to change gear oil. It is like a hisitation, but not in the tranny

 

[LittleBigFoot]

On the later rangers, i have experienced / heard about a lot of problems with the slip yoke. There are a few short term solutions out there likr greasing the yoke or a new Dshaft. It feels like a little hesitation followed by a slight thud. I've never tested to see if my hesitation/thud is any diff in 4wd. Good luck

 

[Hahnsb2]

On the later rangers, i have experienced / heard about a lot of problems with the slip yoke. There are a few short term solutions out there likr greasing the yoke or a new Dshaft. It feels like a little hesitation followed by a slight thud. I've never tested to see if my hesitation/thud is any diff in 4wd. Good luck

What he said.

 

[Jspafford]

When I had my ranger I noticed the symptoms of the slip-yoke would go away when in 4WD.

 

[doubletap4311]

Thanks to everyone. I will try to grease it or replace it.

 

[Dusty_Ranger]

well if its sounds like wut your describing then it could be play in the axle shafts in the carrier or the drive shaft at the tranny or diff

 

[pillen140]

maybe missing teeth on the ring or pinion gear?