Rear axle identification

[ukmarc]

Hi all
Could anyone show me how to identify my rear axle for ratio please ?
I am having a problem I need a better suited ratio as it bottoms out at 60 mph
Any advise greatly received
It is a 5 stud axle
I have 16 wheels on
Many thanks Marc

[Kedishen]

Which model van?

[ukmarc]

Lol that's where the problem start

I have taken rear running gear from a van at scrap yard unknown model had 12 mm 5 studs on 16" wheels with massive tyres

Front sub frame of another vehicle engine and box from an LDv but it's a banana engine all mated up on a monster truck bedford cf camper

I would post pictures if I could figure it out lol I'm an old Luddite lol

All of smiley transits

[ukmarc]

Wow I managed to do it lol not sure about rotating it though lol

[DodgeRover]

There may be an alloy tag on the casing, otherwise count the number of times the prop turns for one wheel rotation

[MinorMatt]

It's running mk6/7 wheels... are you sure the studs are 12mm? If it's a axle with 12mm studs it's not safe to fit those wheels!

Can yoy show us a picture of the axle, preferably Showing the rear brakes?

But if you just want to know the ratio, put a mark on the diff flange, lock up one wheel and rotate the other. Count the number of turns of the wheel required for 1 revolution of the propshaft. This is either half or double the ratio (can't remember which off hand)

[ukmarc]

Thanks for that
Will try that
Fronts studs are changed to 14 mm tears have machined nuts with shoulders on them
Cheers all