what's the easiest way to find out the actual gear ratio? my 2.5L on 31" runs like crab when on inclining roads; i assume it has 3.73 but i'm not sure...
If it's 98 or newer you can try plugging your VIN into this and it should pop out the build sheet with standard equipement and options. Mine shows the Dana 44 rear option and 3.73's as "3.73 REAR AXLE RATIO and HEAVY DUTY DANA 44 REAR AXLE". Also interesting, looks like my Jeep has made it's way from Orlando all the way to Seattle over it's lifetime. Let us know if your VIN turns up your axle ratio. I'm currious to find out if it only shows when it's an option vs. the standard ratio. Link to search your VIN: fcagroup.my.site.com/Jeep/s/equipment-listing
I looked at your channel, looks like you might have a '97, let us know if the VIN decoder works on a '97 TJ. The oldest TJ I have on hand to check is a '99.
@@thisoldtj thx so much for pointing to the VIN decoder website! yes, it's a '97 and referring to VIN decorder it's a 3,73 rear axle ratio, and dana M35/194mm rear axle.
what's the easiest way to find out the actual gear ratio? my 2.5L on 31" runs like crab when on inclining roads; i assume it has 3.73 but i'm not sure...
If it's 98 or newer you can try plugging your VIN into this and it should pop out the build sheet with standard equipement and options. Mine shows the Dana 44 rear option and 3.73's as "3.73 REAR AXLE RATIO and HEAVY DUTY DANA 44 REAR AXLE". Also interesting, looks like my Jeep has made it's way from Orlando all the way to Seattle over it's lifetime. Let us know if your VIN turns up your axle ratio. I'm currious to find out if it only shows when it's an option vs. the standard ratio.
Link to search your VIN: fcagroup.my.site.com/Jeep/s/equipment-listing
I looked at your channel, looks like you might have a '97, let us know if the VIN decoder works on a '97 TJ. The oldest TJ I have on hand to check is a '99.
@@thisoldtj thx so much for pointing to the VIN decoder website! yes, it's a '97 and referring to VIN decorder it's a 3,73 rear axle ratio, and dana M35/194mm rear axle.