How do I identify a Dodge rear differential?

If the ID tag or stamp is missing or unreadable, differentials can be identified by the number of cover bolts, the distinctive shape of the cover, the number of ring gear bolts, and ring gear diameter. They can also be identified by whether the center section is an integral or dropout design.

What axle does my RAM have?

To locate it you will need to go through the rear axle carrier housing. On the rear axle carrier housing of your Ram, you will see a small metal tag. The gear ratio of your Ram is on that label. With that in mind, you will now need to search for your vehicle’s axle ratio.

How do I tell what rear end is in my truck?

Stamped Number on the Axle To figure out exactly what axle you have, you can look for the Dana stamped bill of materials number. This stamped number can usually be found on the righthand side or on the longer axletube on the same side of the tube as the differential cover, facing the rear of the truck.

What Dodge rear end do I have?

The Axle Ratio is stamped on a Gear Ratio Tag on the axle cover. The stamped numbers on the left or right axle tube can also identify the axle. Chrysler Dodge differential gasket patterns can help you indentiy what rear end you have.

What axles does Ram 1500 have?

Axles. The Dodge Ram features a wide variety of axles. For the front axle of 4×4 Rams, a Dana 44 was used on all 1500 Rams and the early (light-duty) 2500 Rams. However, most of the 2500 and all 3500 Rams use Dana 60 front axles.

How do I find the axle ratio on my Dodge Ram 1500?

Start the truck and put it into neutral. Rotate the rear tire 2 times and count the number of times the drive shaft turns. Close to 4 times = 3.92. Close to 3 1/2 = 3.55 Close to 3 = 3.21.

How do I find the axle ratio on my Ram truck?

Start the truck and put it into neutral. Rotate the rear tire 2 times and count the number of times the drive shaft turns. Close to 4 times = 3.92.

How do you read a Dana axle tag?

The first number is the last digit of the year it was made, the letter indicates the month (A through L for January through December) and the last two digits are the day of the month in a ‘DD’ format. On a Dana axle, the date will be the number stamped on the long shaft nearest the differential housing.