sidneyhop
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- Joined
- January 21, 2008
- Messages
- 195
- Reaction score
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- City, State
- Orlando, Fl
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2000 AWD Limited
Is there an easy way to determine what the gear ratio is?
Issue: I heard an odd rattling sound (sounded like a stick got stuck underneath and was dragging along the pavement intermittently). It was random and lasted only a few miles. Now theres a low growling noise with a vibration that changes with how fast Im moving. It has no relation to engine rpms.
I suspect its the front differential as thats the approx location all the sounds came from (best I could tell while driving). I want to pick up a used one and assume the gear ratio needs to match the rear? Is this accurate?
Thanks for any advice on all of this.
Issue: I heard an odd rattling sound (sounded like a stick got stuck underneath and was dragging along the pavement intermittently). It was random and lasted only a few miles. Now theres a low growling noise with a vibration that changes with how fast Im moving. It has no relation to engine rpms.
I suspect its the front differential as thats the approx location all the sounds came from (best I could tell while driving). I want to pick up a used one and assume the gear ratio needs to match the rear? Is this accurate?
Thanks for any advice on all of this.