How much differential fluid do I need for my Jeep Wrangler?
Ordered royal purple 90 for the front, 140 for the rear. 3 quarts of each, more than needed but worst case will have for future changes. Ordered the tactik covers from quadratec as well.
How is tire size and differential gear ratio related?
The following chart of Tire sizes and axle gear ratios are meant to give a general idea of the relationship between the differential gear ratio and the tire size and what effect the ratio has on power output and fuel economy.
How much heat does a rear differential need?
For example, assume the rear differential is 96% efficient, and the engine is applying 200 HP (after drive train losses) to the rear differential, then 4% of that 200 HP or 8 HP or about 6,000 Watts would need to be dissipated from the rear differential as heat. (I’m not saying these numbers are accurate, just an example of what is going on).
What’s the axle ratio of a front wheel drive truck?
Front- or rear-wheel-drive trucks tend to include different ratios for the rear and front axle, while all-wheel-drive vehicles typically have similar front and rear axle ratios. Trucks with optional axle ratios sometimes feature a window sticker displaying them.
Ordered royal purple 90 for the front, 140 for the rear. 3 quarts of each, more than needed but worst case will have for future changes. Ordered the tactik covers from quadratec as well.
Which is the best rear axle for a Jeep Wrangler?
The Dana 30 will only be found as a Jeep front axle while the Dana 35 will only be found as a rear axle on Wranglers. Dana 35 axles have earned a very poor reputation in the off-roading world, however, it is a great axle for stock Wranglers.
What’s the gear ratio on a Wrangler Rubicon?
Rubicon models come standard with a 4.10 rear gear ratio and also use a Dana 44 axle in the front with either a 3.73 or 4.10 gear ratio. Rubicon models also come with an electronically lockable differential for optimal traction while in 4WD.
What kind of differential does a jeep TJ have?
Jeep introduced the inaugural Rubicon trim level on the 2003 TJ, geared toward off-roaders. Rubicon’s came standard with locking front and rear differentials. TJs come with a Dana 30 or a Dana 44 in the front and either a Dana 35 or a Dana 44 in the rear. Typically the Sport and Sahara models include the Dana 30-Front/Dana 35-Rear.