vin # 1j4gw48s74c229980 whats my gear ratio?

Asked by James Feb 22, 2019 at 01:55 PM about the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD

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gear ratio?

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The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a 17-digit code that is used to identify and track every automobile produced. Each number and letter contained within a VIN reveals information about the vehicle, such as the make, model, production year and engine size. While it may be possible to derive information about an auto's gearbox ratio from its VIN, that depends largely on the information the manufacturer includes in the vehicle descriptor section (VDS) of the VIN.

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Check the bolts on the differentials. There should be a tag on one of them. The codes on that tag will tell you the gear ratio. The VIN will not give you gear ratios in most cases.

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Go to New-Cars.com. Your Jeep is listed as having a differential ratio of 3.55 with an optional ratio of 3.73 that would be found on the Overland models with trailer towing package. The differential tags are not as common as in the old days. My 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited doesn't have one either.

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How many different gear ratio rear ends were in 1961 Chevy Impala. 283 v8, and power glide 2 speed automatic transmission

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