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Old May 14, 2007 | 04:37 AM
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What diff ratios did a 78 auto come with,??

Whats the ratio of the performance diff as mine seems to be a high revver..

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Ok= 3.08:1
Om= 3.36:1
Oh= 3.55:1
Oj =3.70:1
These are the 4 codes for the ratios on a 78.
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I looked under my diff for that letter code and never found it. Any help on it's exact location? Thanks.
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I looked under my diff for that letter code and never found it. Any help on it's exact location? Thanks.
DB;
Axle codes are stamped on the bottom of the differential carrier housing just forward of the cover.
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Originally Posted by Dell Boy
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Axle codes are stamped on the bottom of the differential carrier housing just forward of the cover.

Thanks. Are the codes the same for my '77 as his '78?
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base auto =308
L82 auto 355
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
Thanks. Are the codes the same for my '77 as his '78?
No, 77 are as follows
OA=3.08:1
OD=3.36:1
LR=3.36:1
OB=3.55:1
OC=3.70:1

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Old May 14, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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My 78 has this:

OJ200....and W8L1

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Thanks guys, off with the torch ...
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