dana 30 with tow package question
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dana 30 with tow package question
Ok so I need to know how to determine what ratio my front axle has. It is an 88 supposedly with tow package.. so is it likely 3:73? How can I determine this? Thanks
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I need to know cuz I am gearing down to 4:56 and need to know if I need to switch the carrier.. I believe that ratio is the breaking ratio right?
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i have the tow package on my 90 and there 3:73
someone correct me if im wrong, but i was under the impression that if it has tow package it came with 3:73 no matter what the year
someone correct me if im wrong, but i was under the impression that if it has tow package it came with 3:73 no matter what the year
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i dont think you need to change the carrier if it does have the 3:73.at least thats what i have read.i looked at gear kits for the d30/35 axles and all didnt have a carrier in them since the starting gear was 3:73 if i changed the starting gear to 3:55 it added a carrier to it
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i would replace the carrier to. then you know you wont have any issues down the road. its only $60 give or take.
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Yeah that is a good point.. only 60 bucks is pretty good preventative maintenance.. ok so now I need to know if I need regular or reverse cut gears?
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Having tow package Does NOT guarantee 3.73 gears. It was a separate option. Just was more common to be combine with tow package. Is the metal tag still on one of your differentials? Pull the cover and look at the ring gear, it is stamped into the ring gear.
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sorry but now you still need to find out what gears you have unless you are going to buy a new carrier. I'm pretty sure they also came in the 3.54 with the tow package along with the 3.73.
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beat me to it.......