Rear axle Ratio
ruberpoliceman
06-01-2005, 12:46 PM
whats the better gear axle ratio or whats a good ratio
the ratio in my rear axle is 2.56 what does this mean ????
the ratio in my rear axle is 2.56 what does this mean ????
CD Smalley
06-01-2005, 09:08 PM
Good for what?
2.56s are good for gas mileage. Suck for acceleration
The higher the number the worse for mileage and better for acceleration.
2.56 means the driveshaft rotates 2.56 times to 1 time for the axle.
2.56s are good for gas mileage. Suck for acceleration
The higher the number the worse for mileage and better for acceleration.
2.56 means the driveshaft rotates 2.56 times to 1 time for the axle.
ruberpoliceman
06-02-2005, 11:46 AM
thats all i needed to know........thanks
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