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Re: Are all 4.88 3rds really the same exact ratio?
« on: Jan 11, 2006, 07:30:55 PM »
Yup.  Both rings had the same # of teeth along with the pinion gears.  The aftermarket gears had the ratio stamped on them.

I had another pickup that had a 4.88 in the rear and a 4.10 up front.  That was VERY obvious on glare ice that the ratios were different.  The truck didn't want to move and hopped when it did.  I had to move that truck once during the winter time about 100ft and forgot the 3rds didn't match.  I never went faster than 1st gear.  The truck also did not want to steer right.  I would think there would still be an obvious difference if I had something like a 4.56 and a 4.88 at the same time.  I counted and recounted the teeth on both 3rds to make absolutely sure they were the same. 

 
 
 
 
 

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