axle gear ratio for 76-79 wagoneer?

[cincyjeeprs]

What would be the most likely axle gear ratio for a 76-79 Wagoneer, narrow track? The reason I am asking is that I want to swap in for my Willys Wagon. It has the original 4.27s, but it also has had a Stude V8 engine swap, so I am thinking a little higher might be better. Maybe 3.73. 3.54, or 3.31.:drivin:

[J10Mike]

3.07 or optional 3.54s.

[cincyjeeprs]

Thanks, J10Mike. I am looking at a set tomorrow. I'll keep my fingers crossed for the 3.54s. They should both be D44s, right?

[Crazy_Jeepman]

Rear will be an offset Diff (Pass Side) Dana 44 front will be Dana 44 Pas Drop. Most likely 3.54's

[ricbee]

Rear will be an offset Diff (Pass Side) Dana 44 front will be Dana 44 Pas Drop. Most likely 3.54's
That right rear offset should be a good thing with that type 18 transfer case!Do you have any kind of overdrive?There were 2 styles used,the warn style,off the pto port,and the borg/warner R10,adapted to the rear output.Stude used the warner unit too.They also used the t90 trans,so NO adapter was needed,this once was a popular swap.I have a pontiac OHC six I want to swap in one.

[cincyjeeprs]

Yep. Type 18 T case and a T-90 tranny, all original. No overdrive unfortunately. Plenty of rust, though!

Yeah, the Studebaker was a direct swap back in the day. No adapter needed. The disto is a little hard to get to, jambed up against the firewall. Runs like a scalded dog. All it needs are new axles, springs, exhaust, brakes, wiring, wheels & tires and body work and she'll be ready for the Prom. At least that's my daughter's hope. I told her maybe HER daughter's Prom.:eek: