Dubious_Downfall
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- City, State
- Fife, WA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1992 Mazda Navajo LX
Alright, so I have a 93 Explorer 4x4 with a 41 axle code, so it's got 3.27 gears front and back, with open diffs. I want to put a limited slip 3.73 gear rear end into it.
The plan for the rear is simple. I'm just going to buy a full axle assembly and swap it in, instead of opening up the diff and replacing the carrier assembly.
I am under the impression that doing this swap without changing the gear ratio in the D35 up front will cause catastrophic failure upon engaging 4 wheel drive.
What is the cheapiest/easiest way to change that front gear ratio? Is it possible to swap the gears without involving a specialist or buying calibration tools? Or would it be easier to unbolt the whole axle and roll another one with stock 3.73 gears into it's place?
I can get a front axle assembly for about $300. I'm basically asking if it would be cheaper to buy calibration tools and swap the gears myself, or to just hire someone to pop it open and regear it professionally. Or is an axle cheaper?
The plan for the rear is simple. I'm just going to buy a full axle assembly and swap it in, instead of opening up the diff and replacing the carrier assembly.
I am under the impression that doing this swap without changing the gear ratio in the D35 up front will cause catastrophic failure upon engaging 4 wheel drive.
What is the cheapiest/easiest way to change that front gear ratio? Is it possible to swap the gears without involving a specialist or buying calibration tools? Or would it be easier to unbolt the whole axle and roll another one with stock 3.73 gears into it's place?
I can get a front axle assembly for about $300. I'm basically asking if it would be cheaper to buy calibration tools and swap the gears myself, or to just hire someone to pop it open and regear it professionally. Or is an axle cheaper?