rear axle ratio

- M
- M2FARGONE
  
  Contact options for registered users
posted
20 years ago

Sat, Feb 28, 2004 3:00 AM

Can anyone tell me how to determine what my rear axle ratio might be. 3.27?

3.55? or 3.73? I have a 97 explorer sport 2 door 4x4 and want to know towing capability. Can it be found out with the Vin?

- F
- Fred 2
  
  Contact options for registered users
Vote on answer
posted
20 years ago

Sat, Feb 28, 2004 5:12 AM

What does it say under "Axle" on the driver's door sticker?

D1 - 3.27 limited slip D2 - 4.10 limited slip D4 - 3.73 limited slip

41 - 3.27 conventional 42 - 4.10 conventional 45 - 3.55 conventional 46 - 3.73 conventional

- M
- M2FARGONE
  
  Contact options for registered users
Vote on answer
posted
20 years ago

Sat, Feb 28, 2004 2:25 PM

Thanks for the info Fred,

I have D2 on my door sticker which you say is 4:10 limited slip. According to my owner's manual, that gear is only offered on 4 door models. I guess that explains my bad gas milage.

Thanks again, Jim