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How do I find my Ram 1500 axle ratio?

How do I find my Ram 1500 axle ratio?

For finding this, you have to go through the rear axle carrier housing. In the rear axle carrier housing of your Dodge Ram, you will see a metal tag. The gear ratio of your Dodge Ram is stamped on the metal tag. Keeping the gear ratio on the mind, you have to search for the Axle ratio of your vehicle.

How to identify which rear axle I have?

If you mean ratio, that will be in the build sheet, tag inside the glovebox (if it’s still there) or the tag on the differential cover under one of the bolts (if that’s still there). Here’s a link to dodges main website. Click on the “equipment listing” in the left hand side of the page.

What’s the rear differential on a Dodge Ram?

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Why do you need a differential in the middle of a drive axle?

Two wheels on a drive axle without a differential in the middle would result in both wheels receiving the same power at all times. Having a differential however, enables each wheel to act individually. Why should you care?

What should I do if my rear differential is making noise?

Drives is advised to pull over in order to prevent the possibility of loosing control. Having teeth affected on a single pinion gear may not ruin your differential completely and if caught in time you might be able to slowly reach a mechanic shop without a platform. If there are more broken teeth on a ring or pinion also, then that’s another deal.

Where do you find the axle ratio on a Dodge?

The Axle Ratio is stamped on a Gear Ratio Tag on the axle cover. The stamped numbers on the left or right axle tube can also identify the axle. Chrysler Dodge differential gasket patterns can help you indentiy what rear end you have. 2000 – 2002 Front Axle Model Designation changes. These codes are arranged in alphanumeric order.

What kind of axles does a Dodge 4×4 have?

Gas 3/4 tons came with both the 44 and the 60 with a 60 in the rear. CTD had 60 fronts and 70’s or 80’s in the rear. 1 tons came with both the 44 and 60 front and 60/70/80 rears. It all depends on how it was ordered. I have had two parts trucks for my RC. The 350 had a 44 non disco front and 60 rear and the 250 had 60’s F&R.

What kind of rear end does a Dodge have?

The stamped numbers on the left or right axle tube can also identify the axle. Chrysler Dodge differential gasket patterns can help you indentiy what rear end you have. 2000 – 2002 Front Axle Model Designation changes.

If you mean ratio, that will be in the build sheet, tag inside the glovebox (if it’s still there) or the tag on the differential cover under one of the bolts (if that’s still there). Here’s a link to dodges main website. Click on the “equipment listing” in the left hand side of the page.

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Ruth Doyle