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girraffelll
08-15-2005, 09:02 PM
i pulled a front axle out of a 78 f250 and parted it out. i want to make sure whatever gears i buy will fit my carrier so i asked someone how to measure the ring and he said to go from center of opposite bolts. i came up with 6.5 in. is this right? what should it be?

1badb2
08-15-2005, 10:41 PM
its a Dana44. you dont measure the ring gear DIA..but if you must know its 8.5"

girraffelll
08-16-2005, 11:52 AM
thanks man.