Differential carriers ....

[skid2964]

I would like to use 4.11 gears in my Jeep, I think I have 3.54's now (1979 Cherokee Golden Eagle). Does this require a differnet carrier? I keep reading about the gears being different for 3.91 and above carriers, etc. ???

[scotty]

yes.

you will need 2 new carriers for 3.92 and numerically higher gears for your dana 44s. smile.gif

if your current spider/side gears are in good shape,you can buy empty carriers and swap them.

[skid2964]

Are these carriers getting difficult to find?

Is there an easy way to identify them as being the 3.92 and above carriers?

[ February 25, 2004, 06:38 AM: Message edited by: skid2964 ]

[tgreese]

Krage Motorsports has 'em new for $60. Used should be less than that. Trac-loc carriers are somewhat more.

If you have one of each to compare, the ring gear surface on the 4-series carrier will be closer to the pinion because of the smaller diameter of the pinion gear.

[skid2964]

Oh ... :confused: I think I have confused myself! (it's too early in the morning). When I said "carrier" I was "thinking" housing... all the axle housings are the same? It is only the "internal" "carrier" that is different? So if I'm getting NEW differentials (air-lockers) it doesnt matter? correct? (except for getting the proper NEW diff. for high. num. gears)

[ February 25, 2004, 06:56 AM: Message edited by: skid2964 ]

[tgreese]

You got it.