Ring and Pinion
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Ring and Pinion
I have a 1996 f150 300 6 cylinder with a 3.08 and I just bought a ring gear and pinion for the rear differential which is a 3.73. I was wondering if there is any difference between the front differential ring gear and pinion and the rear. I heard that one was longer. If so does anyone know where to get the front differential ring and pionion.
Last edited by wook540; Jul 15, 2004 at 11:41 PM.
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You also need to change both the front and rear to 3.73 if you intend to use 4wd at any time in the future. Visit www.reiderracing.com or www.ring-pinion.com for lots of info about axles, gears and differentials as well as parts (gears, diffs, shafts, etc) for both of your axles.
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Way different. The front is reverse cut, and rear is standard cut. I would recommend taking the axles in and having it done if you have not done it before. The front is going to be a big pain because of the TTB. Pretty much have to take the pumpkin out of the truck. The local guy here in town charges $150 per axle to set gears up if you bring him the axles.
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My dad is doing it and he has done it before on older models, he is a retired mechanic since 88', so he did not know the answer to this. My other question now is- I found a D44 3.73, but the guy said it came from the rear differential will that work in my front, or is it not reverse cut? It came from a Jeep CJ.
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