- How do you determin the gear ratio of a differential

2002 SUBARU IMPREZA
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JOSLEE
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I want to change the differential, but it must have the same gear ratio as the other one.
Apr 18, 2012 at 4:37 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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There should be a tag on the differential itself.
Apr 18, 2012 at 4:53 PM
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CHOPPER
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Count ring gear teeth and pinion gear teeth divide = gear ratio... Or just call dealer with vin number and they can tell you what came stock.
May 1, 2012 at 4:41 AM