Axle ratios

[Broncitis]

I bought my 4.86 gears for the rear on my bronco, now I can't find a dana 30 4.86, only 4.88 ring and pinion, will this slight difference work or hurt, I thought a dana 4.86 was available, anyone who can prove me wrong would be appreciated, The front tires always have more weight causing them to spin a little faster than the rear, is my logic correct. I think it will work,any input appreciated.

 

[StrangeRanger]

Front and rear ratios are hardly ever the same: 3.54/3.55 or 4.10/4.11 for example
There is no appreciable difference between those two ratios. It simply is not even remotely an issue.

 

[Broncitis]

Thanks for the input, I just wasn't sure, a friend told me it was 2/10s of 1 percent out of a hundred, he also agrees with you!!!

 

[BikeGramps]

I have been told that the front ratio is taller by a slight amount to keep the front end in front while 4 wheeling. If the ratios are the same the rig does not track well while in 4 wheel drive in the slick stuff.
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