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flathead34 · 11-17-2010, 09:52 AM

What would be the best overall rear end gear ratio to use in my '34 pickup? Right now it has a 4.11 in it. Thanks Guys.

PeteVS · 11-17-2010, 10:25 AM

It all depends... What's the engine? What kind of driving do you do (or expect to do?) What kind of terrain do you live in?

flathead34 · 11-17-2010, 10:36 AM

It has a '36LB and the terrain we drive in is in the desert with mild hills. I use it for general driving, club activities at speeds that exceed 45 mph. Thanks, Mike

deuce lover · 11-17-2010, 11:21 AM

3.54's but originals are tough to find.Quite a bit of work to adapt the later (6 spline) in your rear.

Charlie Stephens · 11-17-2010, 11:32 AM

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I would hold out for the 3.54's. I have them in my '31 RDPU and am very happy with them (yes, I know they are easy to get for a Model A).

Charlie Stephens

11-17-2010, 09:52 AM	#1
flathead34 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oro Valley, AZ Posts: 435	'34 REar End Ratio What would be the best overall rear end gear ratio to use in my '34 pickup? Right now it has a 4.11 in it. Thanks Guys.

11-17-2010, 10:25 AM	#2
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,770	Re: '34 REar End Ratio It all depends... What's the engine? What kind of driving do you do (or expect to do?) What kind of terrain do you live in? __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!

11-17-2010, 10:36 AM	#3
flathead34 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oro Valley, AZ Posts: 435	Re: '34 REar End Ratio It has a '36LB and the terrain we drive in is in the desert with mild hills. I use it for general driving, club activities at speeds that exceed 45 mph. Thanks, Mike

11-17-2010, 11:21 AM	#4
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,308	Re: '34 REar End Ratio 3.54's but originals are tough to find.Quite a bit of work to adapt the later (6 spline) in your rear.

11-17-2010, 11:32 AM	#5
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,033	Re: '34 REar End Ratio Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I would hold out for the 3.54's. I have them in my '31 RDPU and am very happy with them (yes, I know they are easy to get for a Model A). Charlie Stephens