How do diff gear ratios work?
Differential Gear Ratio determines the number of times the drive shaft (or pinion) will rotate for each turn of the wheels (or ring gear). So if you have a 3.73:1 gear ratio the drive shaft turns 3.73 times for every turn of the wheel. Changing tire size affects the final drive ratio.
What is Salisbury type rear axle?
Salisbury or integral carrier type • This is similar in construction to the banjo type except that in this the carrier. ie, the differential housing, has permanent housing tubes pressed and welded in its sides.
Are welded diffs illegal UK?
The police had no issues with welded diffs fitted to any of my old cars. Nothing illegal about a locked diff, only if you are drifting, or driving without due care etc etc on public highways. The actual driving isn’t an issue, just how you behave with it.
What is banjo type rear axle?
A banjo-type axle, like the one used in our design and shown in Figure 2, is an axle in which a tubular axle section casing is built up of steel pressings and then welded together and suitably strengthened to withstand the bending load.
What gear ratio is a G80 rear end?
Registered. Right G80 is locker GT4 is 3.73 gears.
What kind of differential does a Volvo 240 have?
The G80 Automatic Locking Differential is a special differential that Volvo began putting in 740/940/960 models as standard equipment (NORTH AMERICAN market only) beginning in late 1991. It was also made available as a factory option for the 240 in 1993. Volvo referred to it as the Automatic Locking Differential (A.L.D.).
What is a Volvo G80 locking differential?
The G80 Locking Differential is a special differential that Volvo began putting in 740/940 rear ends (standard in North American market only) beginning in 1991. It was also made available as a factory option for 240s in 1993. Volvo referred to it as the Automatic Locking Differential (A.L.D.).
Why buy a Volvo 244 OR 245?
The humble Volvo 244 (sedan), 242 (coupe) and 245 (wagon) enjoyed nearly three decades of faithful service as the go-to car of choice for college professors, safety-conscious families, and free thinkers looking to escape Detroit’s grasp in an era when European imports were still a mixed bag when it came to quality and reliability.
Can I install a G80 differential in a 240?
If you intend to install a used G80 differential in a 240, it is a direct (or nearly a direct) bolt-in to any 240 Dana 30 ear end (1030, 1031 and 1041). In most cases, the G80 differentials will bolt in and run just fine with no adjustments, even without replacement of any bearings or shims.