How do you find the gear ratio on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

So an easy way to determine your actual gear ratio is to check the tag attached to the differential cover by the cover bolts. On the tag there should be some numbering such as 3.54 or 3.73, either of those numbers will give you the stock axle ratio.

What gear ratio is in a Jeep Cherokee?

Axle gear ratios 3.07:1, manual transmission, I6 engine. 3.54:1, automatic transmission, I6 engine with Dana 44 rear differential. 3.54:1, manual transmission, I4 engine with Dana 35 rear differential. 3.55:1, automatic transmission, I6, inline 6 engines; manual transmission, I4 engine.

Is 3.73 a good gear ratio?

FACT: A 3.73 axle ratio is ideal for towing heavy loads on flat terrain and will produce increased fuel economy during steady-state, long-distance highway driving.

What’s the gear ratio for a Jeep Cherokee?

If your Jeep is just a stock 4.0-liter you’ll want anything from a 5.29:1 to 6.17:1 gear ratio for the AW4 automatic. If your Jeep has an AX-15 you’ll probably want 4.88:1 or 5.13:1 gears to make crawling as easy as possible.

What kind of horsepower does a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

Other detailed data for this car: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Laredo (aut. 4) Horsepower/Torque Curve 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Laredo (aut. 4) Detailed Performance Review 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Laredo (aut. 4) Standard and Alternative Wheel and Tire Sizes 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Laredo (aut. 4) Market Competition

What should the gear ratio be on a 37 inch tire?

If you’re running an AW4 automatic, a good gearing ratio for 37-inch tires is 4.88:1 or 5.13:1 gears. If your Jeep is equipped with an AX-15 automatic you’ll probably want 4.56:1 gears. At this tire size, your Jeep won’t be very street friendly so an even lower gear ratio than what we recommend might be better for crawling.

How are the gears on a Jeep Wrangler identified?

The shop confirms that the axle is bent and the housing damaged and as a result of the bent axle the gears were worn. So they replaced everything based on the Vin#. So, I don’t know if any gears up front were replaced with the front axle (I will ask). but, I do know that they were replaced in the rear.