7.5 rear end gear ratio

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  1. 2mav4u

    2mav4u It will someday be back on the road

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    i was woundering what is the stock gear ratio for the 7.5 rear end on a 1970 maverick. i tried looking for it but i didnt find anything
     
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    im gonna go with 2.79
     
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    2mav4u It will someday be back on the road

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    ill go with that. thx.
     
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    What's the code on the door tag? 2.83 and 3.08 were the available ratios IIRC. 2.79 and 3.00 were the 8 inch ratios..

    FWIW, the rear is a 7.25. It has no interchangeable parts with the later 7.5 rear.
     
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    my door tag is unreadable. i was just curious, thats all. thx guys
     
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    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    thats a good diff to get rid off. there are no new gear sets avaiable for it and it is very weak. its not to hard to find a 8" for it from the members on this site. if you want to stay 4 lug then it will be very easy to get one.
     
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    2mav4u It will someday be back on the road

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    NOOO! i want to get rid of my 4 lug soo bad. im just waiting on my tax return then its off with 4 lug and on with 5 lug with disks all the way around. i already have all the parts, granada front spindles and versailles rear just need the money for new brake pads, rotors, and stainless steel lines! a friend of mine is going to hook me up with his old wheels but they need new tires, again tax money will save the day
     

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