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Old 09-09-2017, 11:30 PM
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So I got a question! I am trying too figure out the gear ratio for the front axel for a 1998.5 3500 cummins 4x4. The parts sticker under the hood of the truck has been ripped off. The truck has 143,262 miles and at 70 MPH the RPMS range from 2300-2500! I've been looking on Google and it said that for 1997-2001 dodge 3500 Cummins have a Dana 60 for the front axels because of the 4x4. The GAWR is 4850. Can anyone please help me
 
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Old 09-10-2017, 10:17 AM
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Go here, and get a build sheet for your truck. That will tell you what axle ratio it came with from the factory.

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Old 09-10-2017, 10:33 AM
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Thanks. I also read you can tell by the numbers of your VIN the first three numbers of the VIN is 373..
 
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Nope. VIN numbers have nothing to do with it. Grab the build sheet, that is actually accurate information. (assuming nothing was changed after purchase....)
 
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Moved to the correct section.
 



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