whats my gear ratio?

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Jul 12, 2012 | 05:31 PM

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NorCalJeep

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Jul 12, 2012 | 06:03 PM

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DirtRoadXJ

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an easy but less accurate way is to jack up the back end, spin tire one complete revolution and count the number of times the drive shaft spins and estimate the number as close as you can.

Jul 13, 2012 | 07:44 AM

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wildspear

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From: Western Michigan

Year: 1993

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Originally Posted by cruiser54

Look at the tag on the front diff if it's 4WD. Otherwise, remove the diff cover and count the teeth on the ring gear and divide that number by the number of teeth on the pinion gear.

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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee

Oh yeah...i forgot the division part...:embarrassed:

Thanks guys, thats what I was looking for.

Jul 13, 2012 | 07:52 AM

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cruiser54

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Thanks guys, thats what I was looking for.

What were you looking for? To embarass Gee Oh Dee?

If so, thanks from all of us. LOL.

Jul 13, 2012 | 11:46 AM

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wildspear

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From: Western Michigan

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Just to figure out the ratio if I had no idea what the diff had, Mr. Gee only forgot the div part.

Jul 13, 2012 | 12:12 PM

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crbnfibr

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From: albany, new york

Year: 1988

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiser54

Look at the tag on the front diff if it's 4WD. Otherwise, remove the diff cover and count the teeth on the ring gear and divide that number by the number of teeth on the pinion gear.

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this is the best way,

but read this first...
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f30/je...8-25-a-134896/

Jul 13, 2012 | 12:14 PM

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crbnfibr

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From: albany, new york

Year: 1988

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtRoadXJ

an easy but less accurate way is to jack up the back end, spin tire one complete revolution and count the number of times the drive shaft spins and estimate the number as close as you can.

zip tie on drive shaft at 12 o'clock, tape on wheel at 12 o'clock...