3.45 Axle Ratio. Wait, what? March 24, 2010, 12:09:19 PM I was looking at my history 999 report today when I noticed something that didn't make sense...yet I'm hoping is true :DAccording to Cool Cats, these cars should have come with a 2.73 gear? Quote Selected
3.45 Axle Ratio. Wait, what? Reply #1 – March 24, 2010, 01:57:18 PM What rear does it have now? I just called for the Sport's report.They said they'd call me within two business days,then I can have them mail or email the report.We'll see what happens. Quote Selected
3.45 Axle Ratio. Wait, what? Reply #2 – March 24, 2010, 05:33:28 PM The 86 Cougar XR7 Turbo i just parted out had a 3.45 tracloc rear in it. It was a 7.5in though. Quote Selected
3.45 Axle Ratio. Wait, what? Reply #3 – March 24, 2010, 05:54:42 PM Yes but I thought all the V-8 models were 2.73. You need to crawl under the car and look for yourself.TED Quote Selected
3.45 Axle Ratio. Wait, what? Reply #4 – March 24, 2010, 07:32:23 PM Yea I believe standard for a 5.0 was 2.73s....and then 3.08s were optional. Or *maybe* 3.27s, if I remember correctly from coolcats, 87 and 88 the 5.0 XR7s could have a 3.27 trac-lok if ordered that way. Quote Selected
3.45 Axle Ratio. Wait, what? Reply #5 – March 24, 2010, 07:43:56 PM 3.45's were only for the Turbo 4 carsOne way for sure to tell is, jack the rear end up and turn the tire 1 revolution and count how many times the driveshaft makes complete rotations. About 3.5 times would be your answer. Quote Selected
3.45 Axle Ratio. Wait, what? Reply #6 – March 24, 2010, 07:50:57 PM Quote from: mcb82gt;3157083.45's were only for the Turbo 4 cars ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^and certain 5.0 84 elans Quote Selected
3.45 Axle Ratio. Wait, what? Reply #7 – March 24, 2010, 08:09:14 PM Dealer option????? Quote Selected
3.45 Axle Ratio. Wait, what? Reply #8 – March 24, 2010, 08:10:29 PM Quote from: hypostang;315710^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^and certain 5.0 84 elans :How odd would that be if that were true! How could Ford screw that up on a report?? Quote Selected
3.45 Axle Ratio. Wait, what? Reply #9 – March 24, 2010, 09:56:02 PM Well, the sticker on my door jamb says I have a locking 3.08 axle. I think I'll do what mcb said, just for the hell of it. It is a 7.5" by looking at the shape. Quote Selected
3.45 Axle Ratio. Wait, what? Reply #10 – March 24, 2010, 10:01:40 PM Quote from: mcb82gt;315712How odd would that be if that were true! How could Ford screw that up on a report??Stranger things have happened , I owned a vintage Mustang once with two different VIN stampings one above the other on the inner fender . Quote Selected
3.45 Axle Ratio. Wait, what? Reply #11 – March 25, 2010, 07:30:31 AM That was a pretty common occurance. Those vins were hand stamped on the assembly line. It seemed to happen at the Dearborn facility more than anywhere else. Quote Selected
3.45 Axle Ratio. Wait, what? Reply #12 – March 26, 2010, 10:32:08 PM Quote from: V8Demon;315711Dealer option?????Unless it was a mandated factory modification, the 999 report would not show any dealer changes(doubtful even then)...Just goes to show, don't believe everything you see... Quote Selected
3.45 Axle Ratio. Wait, what? Reply #13 – March 26, 2010, 10:37:24 PM Quote from: TurboCoupe50;316034Unless it was a mandated factory modification, the 999 report would not show any dealer changes(doubtful even then)...Just goes to show, don't believe everything you see...That's what I meant. Maybe the dealership actually did a special order for one for some reason? I would guess stranger things happened.... Quote Selected
3.45 Axle Ratio. Wait, what? Reply #14 – March 26, 2010, 11:54:58 PM AFAIK the 3:45 wasn't available for order on a 5.0 for any reason, I believe the combo would have had to be smog certified... Anyway the data tag calls out a 3.08, just another Ford screw up...One of my cousins worked at the Norfolk Assembly(now closed), on a tour for myself and a friend in '94 he said his son wanted a certain axle ratio in his truck but wasn't available, I said "Lee you can't fix that"??? He said "nope parts are ID and loaded on the assembly line by Job/VIN number, and besides the supporting plants only ship parts in after the vehicles order number was received in the front office... A axle assly would have to be mis-marked at the plant that mfg'd it to be incorrectly installed... Quote Selected
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