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What axle is in a Dodge Ram 1500?
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. The 1500 Rams and some early light duty 2500 Rams used a 9.25 Chrysler (Spicer) axle in the rear.
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.
Does the RAM 1500 have a solid front axle?
All Dodge/RAM HD trucks are Solid front axle.
What axle ratio does my RAM have?
Ram has a standard axle ratio of 3.21 on 2X4 trucks and 3.55 on 4X4 trucks and trucks with the diesel engine.
What is a 2 axle truck?
Two-Axle, Six-Tire, Single-Unit Trucks—All vehicles on a single frame including trucks, camping and recreational vehicles, motor homes, etc., with two axles and dual rear wheels.
Which trucks have solid front axles?
The only full-size trucks with a solid front axle are Ram’s heavy-duty lineup and Ford’s Super Duty trucks. Every half-ton truck uses independent front suspension. But there’s still one midsize truck with a solid front axle: the Jeep Gladiator.
How do I know my rear axle ratio?
Turn the wheel TWO revolutions and count the number of driveshaft turns. The number of driveshaft rotations will help you determine your rear axle ratio. For example, if it turned 3 and a half times, it’s a 3.50:1 ratio. If it turned 4 and a quarter times, it’s a 4.25:1 ratio.
How do you count axles on a truck?
It’s easy to identify the number of axles that your car or any other vehicle has. Just look at your car from the side, then count the pairs of tires. Most cars have four tires in total, or two sets of tires, with one in the front and one in the rear. Two sets of tires equal two axles.
How long does it take to change an axel?
between one and a half to three hours
Replacing a CV axle is a maintenance item that usually takes between one and a half to three hours to complete, depending on the vehicle and if other repairs are needed. A CV axle typically lasts for 70,000 to 130,000 miles, but the axles should be inspected for damage regularly.