How to find axle gear ratio

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  • Four ways to determine the ring and pinion gear ratio your axle has! Works for assembled axles in the junkyard or bare gears.
    You can figure out the gear ratio of your ring and pinion in a few ways. I show multiple in the video but bottom line is your ring and pinion ratio is:
    Number of ring gear teeth ÷ Number of pinion teeth = gear ratio

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  • @WebWheeler
    @WebWheeler  2 роки тому +4

    In case you didn't notice, the ratios are different because they are different axles haha. Also, when counting rotations of the pinion and tires, both tires should be spinning to get an accurate reading. If only one side is spinning (ie if you have one tire jacked up and the other planted on the ground,) the free tire spins twice as fast. That means you need to count how many rotation the pinion does in two rotations of the tire to get the estimation of the gear ratio

  • @edgarparedes7985
    @edgarparedes7985 3 місяці тому +1

    Holy this guy explained it so easy for anyone to understand with multiple methods . Fantastic video thank you 👍🏻

  • @timcarter9146
    @timcarter9146 3 роки тому +4

    why did you say it was most definitely a 4.10 gear ratio then count and say it was 3.7 ? so is the spin test not right lol

    • @WebWheeler
      @WebWheeler  3 роки тому +4

      Different axles haha

    • @RalphSampson...
      @RalphSampson... 2 роки тому

      @@WebWheeler
      Holy crap! I missed that. I was wondering the same thing.
      Still, the turning method makes a difference as whether it is a Trac-Lok or Open differential, right?

  • @1000186ful
    @1000186ful 2 роки тому

    Great video straight to point perfect

  • @Keriachamasii46
    @Keriachamasii46 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the info… that’s what was looking for 👏👏👍🏼👍🏼

    • @WebWheeler
      @WebWheeler  2 роки тому

      Glad it helped! Thanks for watching 👍

  • @707SonomaComa
    @707SonomaComa 3 роки тому +1

    Why is it written as 3.73 gear ratio but turning the pinion gear shows 4.10 gear ratio?

    • @WebWheeler
      @WebWheeler  3 роки тому +2

      Different axles haha

    • @RalphSampson...
      @RalphSampson... 2 роки тому +1

      The difference in his example shows the mistake of having an open diff vs a Trac-Lok (posi).
      You can do his method with a Trac-Lok. If you have an open diff, you must keep one wheel from turning.
      Also, the turning and counting is not as exact as simply counting teeth. Of course, you have to take off the cover and mess with changing the oil and resealing. You should probably do that anyway, since you have never done it in that vehicle....most no body ever does it.

  • @tylerpool8916
    @tylerpool8916 3 роки тому +2

    All the other videos talking about Multiply then divide moving decimals im like i know I don’t have to do all that great video man i gave it a thumbs up

  • @jadenhall3570
    @jadenhall3570 Рік тому +1

    Tysm

  • @TomJones0065
    @TomJones0065 4 роки тому +1

    Can you switch the Inner Gears from a 1/2 ton into a 3/4 ton axles, as long as its a 44 and the same ratio? GM...

    • @WebWheeler
      @WebWheeler  4 роки тому +1

      Yeah as long as they're both GM Dana 44s the 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton use the same ring and pinion gears 👍 you will need to check the gear tooth pattern again though to account for variations in the machining of the housings

    • @TomJones0065
      @TomJones0065 4 роки тому

      @@WebWheeler Ok Thanks a Bunch!!

  • @wisamabazly
    @wisamabazly 2 роки тому

    Excellent video..thank you so much..

    • @WebWheeler
      @WebWheeler  2 роки тому +1

      Happy to help! Thanks for watching 👍

  • @jamesmacdonnell4085
    @jamesmacdonnell4085 Рік тому

    I Bought a brand new in 2010 Ford f250 super duty FX4 4 x 4 with a 6.4 L diesel engine. Will the dealer be able to know which Dana axles I have and what gears are in the differential? No one ever changed/ touched the truck. Thanks for any help_Jim

    • @WebWheeler
      @WebWheeler  Рік тому

      It will have a Dana 60 front and Sterling 10.5" rear, and yeah the dealer should be able to give you the gear ratio based on the VIN. Good luck!

    • @jamesmacdonnell4085
      @jamesmacdonnell4085 Рік тому

      Thanks a bunch WebWheeler. Those Dana axles are really robust.

    • @WebWheeler
      @WebWheeler  Рік тому

      They're awesome! Super strong and easy to work on. That's why I chose them for my solid axle swap on my dakota haha

  • @bbd4eb
    @bbd4eb 2 роки тому

    hello i broke my rear diff 3.92 dodge ram 1500 5.7 hemi 2012 4X4 I can not find same model the country where I live I found something else 3.21 My question is whether you will it work?sorry for my english!!

    • @WebWheeler
      @WebWheeler  2 роки тому

      For a 4x4, the front and rear diff need to match. You need front and rear 3.21 or front and rear 3.92. Thanks for watching!

  • @aceminefee6742
    @aceminefee6742 Рік тому

    Mine won’t turn is it because I don’t have a yoke on the reared

    • @WebWheeler
      @WebWheeler  Рік тому

      That can definitely make it harder. Also, some axles keep the pinion in position using the yoke and nut so there's a chance the gears aren't meshing properly with the yoke removed which would make them much harder to turn

  • @zanzolaartola
    @zanzolaartola 3 роки тому

    Simple as that. Thank you.

    • @WebWheeler
      @WebWheeler  3 роки тому

      Thank you for watching!

    • @thaieralawadh2223
      @thaieralawadh2223 3 роки тому

      @@WebWheeler I have 69 mustang where I want a crazy engine and transmission swap in it and upgrading the differential.
      Engine from 2006 Lexus 3UZ
      Transmission toyota R155
      Do you recommend the T5 from newer mustangs differential ? From what years you would suggest to look for if I would like the limited slip as well.
      Thanks

  • @DIGGER19860
    @DIGGER19860 4 роки тому +1

    hey, i now take my m12 die grinder to the junkyard with me

    • @WebWheeler
      @WebWheeler  4 роки тому +1

      I just picked up one of those myself- awesome little tool 👍

  • @RalphSampson...
    @RalphSampson... 2 роки тому

    Okay but, by turning the pinion to turn the wheel you came up with a 4.10:1 ratio.
    Counting teeth is the exact method.
    Is the difference in the two methods because you have an open differential and you should have stopped one wheel from turning? Would that then have given you the correct ratio?

    • @WebWheeler
      @WebWheeler  2 роки тому

      Different ratios because they're different axles haha. First one is a Dana 60 front, second is a sterling 10.5.
      You do have a good point about the tire though- if one tire is stopped, the one that spins free will spin twice as fast. So when counting pinion revolutions to estimate ratio with one tire stopped, you're ratio is how many times the pinion spins to make the tire do two rotations. But yes, counting the teeth is exact, counting rotations is just an estimate

  • @guidosarducci3047
    @guidosarducci3047 5 років тому

    Thank you for post. I was curious if you could run another size pinion gear with that 41 tooth ring gear? for example could use a 10 tooth or 12 tooth instead of the 11 tooth pinion gear that's already in there? It seems logical to me that only an 11 tooth pinion gear will work with that 41 tooth ring gear. So can u use a different pinion gear with that ring gear? I subbed & liked

    • @WebWheeler
      @WebWheeler  5 років тому +2

      Thanks for the support! Theoretically you can mesh any two gears with the correct standard tooth size as long as you get the spacing between them correct. However, in automotive applications that distance is dictated by the axle so it's not possible.
      Gears sets are matched for an axle based on the ring gear and pinion gear diameter, thickness of the ring gear, gear tooth size, etc. If two pinion gears are 1 tooth different (11 vs 10 teeth) they either have a different diameter or a different tooth size, both of which wouldn't let it mesh in the ring gear intended for the other pinion gear in the axle. Hope that makes sense haha. Thanks for watching!

    • @guidosarducci3047
      @guidosarducci3047 5 років тому

      Yes, Thank you.

  • @davidscouller9478
    @davidscouller9478 7 днів тому

    Thank you so much I've got more info from you short video than I have gotten in the last hour watchin other videos and even Google

  • @Magical_Flame
    @Magical_Flame 11 місяців тому

    helped me figure out whats in my jeeps DANA 30 & 8.25

  • @tonycavitt9137
    @tonycavitt9137 2 роки тому

    Does Chevy 10 bolt have gear ratio of 3.70 ??
    10 and 37 .

    • @WebWheeler
      @WebWheeler  2 роки тому

      Yeah that was a pretty common ratio for those

  • @alifarahany3443
    @alifarahany3443 4 роки тому +1

    Appreciate

  • @charlesmarshall7122
    @charlesmarshall7122 4 роки тому +1

    Could not have made it simple thanks man

    • @WebWheeler
      @WebWheeler  4 роки тому +2

      Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching 👍

  • @michaelcesario1158
    @michaelcesario1158 4 роки тому

    Saved me a lot of work with the dividing the number part thanks so much

    • @WebWheeler
      @WebWheeler  4 роки тому

      Glad it helped you out! Thanks for watching 👍

  • @jamesroberts9849
    @jamesroberts9849 2 роки тому

    The best description on how to determine gear ratio.

    • @WebWheeler
      @WebWheeler  2 роки тому

      Appreciate it! Thanks for watching 👍

  • @junior04292009
    @junior04292009 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the info

  • @chrisurfer83
    @chrisurfer83 2 роки тому

    Excellent video!

  • @zachthegamerandmusickid1237
    @zachthegamerandmusickid1237 3 роки тому

    My grandpa sent me this lol

    • @WebWheeler
      @WebWheeler  3 роки тому

      Lol thanks to your grandpa!

  • @stulogan9455
    @stulogan9455 Рік тому

    Finally a video that helps