Changing gearing

[Scott@THE CLINTS]

Hi folks,I have a 96 tranny lwb,it's a turbo custom,it has 6 stud axles.i want to alter the gearing in order to lower the revs at motorway speeds,I've been told that the diffs can't be changed on 6 stud axles so am thinking of changing the axles to lighter ones as I don't use the van for heavy stuff. I'm presuming that tranny axles are interchangeable,I could be wrong though! Any advice would be greatly appreciated,thanks in advance.

[Mr RVM]

You CAN change the axle/diff ratio on a six stud axle...... ....what ratio is your axle now....

[Scott@THE CLINTS]

Hi there,thanks for the help. I'm not sure what ratio is in at the mo but it runs at 4000rpm at 70mph if that helps!

[robbie.cee]

Prob 5.65 ratio. . Speak to minormatt ...he does lsd(s)

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[transit-town]

4:63 diff or full axle from 6 stud minibus is what you're looking for

[Scott@THE CLINTS]

Ah....cheers buddy! I just happen to know a friend who's got a xl minibus doing nothing! Might have to go have a word!!

[Scott@THE CLINTS]

Now then,I've been offered a 5.65 diff for my tranny.is this the ratio that would work best to lower my revs at motorway speeds? It's offered at £205!

[Scott@THE CLINTS]

My mistake! I meant a 4.65 diff!......oops

[vanfox]

No. 4.63-1 is the one you want.......plus overdrive.......

[transit-town]

4:56 is 5 stud iirc