1. Registration trouble? Please use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom right corner of the page and your issue will be resolved.
    Dismiss Notice

What Ratios Came In Flanged 44 Rear End?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by seven4eight, Jan 31, 2017.

  1. seven4eight

    seven4eight Sponsor

    Did a quick search but did not come up with much. Looking to go pick up a flanged 44, missing the tag and I don't know if I can get the owner to count teeth reliably. Did these come with any optional gearing other than 3.73? Thanks
     
    seven4eight, Jan 31, 2017
    #1
  2. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Centered or offset?
    Offset 70-71 3.73 standard 4.88 optional with the V6. 5.38 and maybe 4.27 with the F134.
    Centered 72-75 3.73 std 4.27 opt.

    If you can open the cover, the tooth count will be stamped in the edge of the ring gear. For example, "41 11" is 41/11 = 3.73.
     
    timgr, Jan 31, 2017
    #2
    seven4eight likes this.
  3. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    I would imagine that 4.27 and 5.38 came with the 4 cylinder, and 3.73 and 4.88 with the Dauntless.
     
    Glenn, Jan 31, 2017
    #3
  4. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    From the Technical Index pg under Rear Axle:

    What axle ratios came stock in my Jeep?
    V6 came with 3.73 standard and 4.88 optional. F-head had 5.38 standard in those years, 4.27 optional.
     
    Focker, Jan 31, 2017
    #4
  5. seven4eight

    seven4eight Sponsor

    Thank you timgr and Glenn. I will check ring gear when I get there. Seller knows his stuff but is busy and don't want to take up his time.
     
    seven4eight, Jan 31, 2017
    #5
  6. seven4eight

    seven4eight Sponsor

    Thanks focker I did not check tech page. Years ago when I started on here a lot of the info from old site was missing glad to know that page is avail.
     
    seven4eight, Jan 31, 2017
    #6
  7. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    We've been working to recover that information. (y)
     
    Focker, Jan 31, 2017
    #7
  8. Daryl

    Daryl Sponsor

    Best to always pop the cover off any axle you are looking to buy. If an axle is really cheap though leave them on. I once had to pay more for an axle that had a Detroit in it. Seller didn't know it until I pulled the cover.
     
    Daryl, Jan 31, 2017
    #8
    69Willys, Twin2 and ITLKSEZ like this.
  9. oldtime

    oldtime oldtime

    That statement is back words.
     
    oldtime, Jan 31, 2017
    #9
  10. windyhill

    windyhill Sponsor

    Almost every one I've seen has 3:73's I did find one in a trencher with 5:38's but only ever one.
     
    windyhill, Feb 5, 2017
    #10
  11. CJ Joe

    CJ Joe Truckhaven Tough!

    And what you find may not be stock. When I put a '71 offset, flanged 44 in my '68 I changed the gearing to 5.38.
     
    CJ Joe, Feb 6, 2017
    #11