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rear end gears

kdogg212001

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ok i could look around and search for this but i decide to ask, what size rear end do i have i mean locker i guess is it a 7.5, 8, 8.8, 9?? i am just wonder because i am thinking about changing them!! oh and what about the front end gears?? would it be worth changing them and what size are they? oh yeah if i did a tune up on the transmission is there anything else i should do besides change of fluid and filter??? you know while i am down there!!
 



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8.8" rear, D35 reverse cut front.
 






so both diff. are 8.8" D35?? i am new to gears can you please explain?? thanks
 






No, the rear is a Ford 8.8......... the front is a Dana 35 reverse cut. When ordering gears, you will need a set for the 8.8 (rear) and a set for reverse cut D35 (front).
 






ok so if i were going to replace the front or the back what would you go with first
front or rear
 






You should change them both at once. If you do rear first then if you ever put it in 4x4 you'll have some huge problems. Doing front first would just be a waste of money.
 






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