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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 07:19 PM
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my gear ratio

my 1984 f-250 has the axle code 73 what is the rato ive never herd of it it is 4x4
 
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 08:06 PM
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Code 73 is a 6300# Dana axle with 3.54 ratio gearing.
Either 2 or 4 wd.
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 08:57 PM
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dang 3 54 it seems really low it seems lower than that
 
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 12:03 AM
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What size tires and wheels do you have on it?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 01:53 PM
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it has the stock wheels and tires on it i i thaught the code 73 was for a low gear ratio
 
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 10:36 PM
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i got the 3.54 and 33" tires. makes that gear seem real low.
 
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