G Ghostrider59 Member Sep 21, 2014 56 3 8 Berwick,Pa May 9, 2015 #1 May 9, 2015 #1 Picked up an 8.8,was advertised as a 3.73,but checking the tag it is a 3.08. Should I go with this ratio or change it to a 3.55 or 3.73? Motor is a 351 Windsor.
Picked up an 8.8,was advertised as a 3.73,but checking the tag it is a 3.08. Should I go with this ratio or change it to a 3.55 or 3.73? Motor is a 351 Windsor.
H huckleberry New Member Mar 25, 2015 8 0 1 May 9, 2015 #2 May 9, 2015 #2 Take the differential cover off and verify what gears are in there. It will be stamped on the ring gear.
Take the differential cover off and verify what gears are in there. It will be stamped on the ring gear.
G Ghostrider59 Member Sep 21, 2014 56 3 8 Berwick,Pa May 10, 2015 #3 May 10, 2015 #3 Thanks for the reply.I'm going to take cover off tomorrow to see what's in there. I don't plan a lot of hiway driving will 3.73 be ok ?
Thanks for the reply.I'm going to take cover off tomorrow to see what's in there. I don't plan a lot of hiway driving will 3.73 be ok ?
H huckleberry New Member Mar 25, 2015 8 0 1 May 10, 2015 #4 May 10, 2015 #4 Yeah 373 are good all around gears
Mineral4.6 Member Mar 17, 2015 76 14 18 May 10, 2015 #5 May 10, 2015 #5 That stamp may just indicate what it had stock. Doesn't mean it wasn't changed to 3:73 at some point.
That stamp may just indicate what it had stock. Doesn't mean it wasn't changed to 3:73 at some point.
trombonedemon Well-Known Member Jun 25, 2009 1,962 39 59 U.S.A, U.S.A., U.S.A.! May 12, 2015 #6 May 12, 2015 #6 Personally I would get a rebuild kit and change out the gears and bearings and so on and so forth; peace of mind if you will. Leaky seals are no fun.
Personally I would get a rebuild kit and change out the gears and bearings and so on and so forth; peace of mind if you will. Leaky seals are no fun.
MillMustang Member May 7, 2015 4 1 13 Lilburn GA May 12, 2015 #7 May 12, 2015 #7 I had 3.73 gears in my last mustang. They are perfect in my opinion. Reactions: huckleberry