Stock gears in 14 bolts & 60s?

[Mudstud]

OK, I hear everyone say that their gears are 4.11s or 4.10s. Are these different names for the same ratio? What came stock in the Chevy 60s and 14 bolts? If they are different then what do you think about running 4.11s in one end and 4.10s in the other? Why do I ask?- because it seems like I can find the front and rear ends but the gears don't match EXACTLY. I'm confused!

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[wayne]

Alot of them are a little off like that. It is normal and ok.

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[txbartman]

Some variance in the gear ratios are acceptable. Difference between 4.10s and 4.11s is less than 1/2%. Per <a target="_blank" href=http://www.ring-pinion.com>Randy's Ring &amp; Pinion</a>, you can have as much as 1% variance in the gears and everything still function well on-road and as much as 2% and still function well off-road. To find the difference, divide the ratios and subtract 1 and multiply by 100. For example, 4.11/4.10 = 1.0024. Subtract 1 = .0024. Now multiply by 100 = .24% difference between the two gears.

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[four_by_ken]

I agree with the other responses. That small of a differance wont hurt a thing.

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[blazen_md]

If it was 3/4 ton truck 14 bolt rear it probably had 3.73's in it

 

[HarryH3]

It depends on the year of the truck. Back in the early 70's, 4.10's and 4.56's in trucks were very common. As gas mileage became a concern, those ratios got more and more rare.

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[6.2Blazer]

These are close enough it will make no difference. The normal tolerance in tire sizes and air pressure can make that much of a difference.

Different axle designs and sizes mean that a different number of gear teeth on the pinion and ring gear have to be used to get a similiar ratio, meaning that there can be a slight difference in the number. For example, 4.09, 4.10, and 4.11 should be treated as basically the same gear ratio.

 

[Mudstud]

I was refering to the years 73 thru 87. Thanks guys that helps.

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