Diff ratio for a 78
May 14, 2007 | 04:37 AM
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May 14, 2007 | 04:45 AM
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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.
May 14, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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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.
May 14, 2007 | 08:10 AM
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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.
May 14, 2007 | 10:01 AM
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DB;
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?
May 14, 2007 | 10:20 AM
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base auto =308
L82 auto 355
May 14, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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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
May 14, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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My 78 has this:
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May 19, 2007 | 12:30 AM
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Thanks guys, off with the torch ...