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How do I find out what DIFF ratio I have?

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Offline OHIO_ZUKI

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How do I find out what DIFF ratio I have?
« on: June 05, 2008, 06:29:16 PM »
I have a 1993 4X4 three speed Automatic, 1.6, 8 valve SOHC.

1St off...I am a newbie!!!! So please be fair!


I don't know the Transfer case ratio, nor the tranny gear ratio, stock tires, how many hotdogs I have eaten which may add drag to the overall weight, nor the the RPM when I am at a 73 degree incline with only 16 lbs of pressure in my tires.

I am only trying to find out the stock ratio for the above named year and model tracker.


I purchased a used Front diff, because at the time I did not have a skid plate. Well I cracked the rear "BELL" of the front diff and replaced it with another, but I notice it doesn't seem right. I was told I must have purchased a Manual front diff instead of a Auto. Well someone just asked me what ratio I have. I have no idea what, or how to find that out. I have a Chilton, but it just gives tranny specs, not diff specs.


« Last Edit: June 05, 2008, 06:39:44 PM by OHIO_ZUKI »
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Re: How do I find out what DIFF ratio I have?
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2008, 07:46:33 PM »
i think you would get a better response if you had posted this in the Main Forum and not the DIY section

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Re: How do I find out what DIFF ratio I have?
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2008, 09:27:23 PM »
  If you use the search function there are several threads about this.They were very helpful to me,I have the same set up you have,but I cant remember the ratio.4.?.
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Offline OHIO_ZUKI

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Re: How do I find out what DIFF ratio I have?
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2008, 06:13:10 PM »
Thank you guys, I have been here for a while, but I usually just read posts, not "Post" them. I will try to use the search more often.
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Re: How do I find out what DIFF ratio I have?
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2008, 09:59:55 PM »
posted in your other post, but for the future here goes.

First you need to be able to see the teeth of the R&P (just take the third out)
Count the ring gear teeth
Count the pinion gear teeth
divide the ring gear by the pinion gear and whammo, there is your ratio.

Its a safe bet that manual sidekicks are 5.12 and autos are 4.62
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