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    Atlas II 3.8:1 with Dana 44 front axle

    I started with 4.11. Then 4.86 and realized that was completely messed up so I talked to a guy at a local garage and he said to try taller so I found this place called strange engineering who had a 3.25 gear set for ford 9”. This is with the 3.8:1 atlas 2. Dana 60s are nice but with 3.5...
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    Atlas II 3.8:1 with Dana 44 front axle

    Learned a lot in the last few months 3.25 is the gear ratio I want in the diffs with 35” tires. It’s just enough granny in first with smooth 3rd and a nice 5th for 70s at 2200rpm. Looking at stroked 347 vs coyote. I forgot to mention. Learning how to gear a differential is a series of...
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    Atlas II 3.8:1 with Dana 44 front axle

    Well the 351W I looked at is 385/420 and the 302 is 375/380. I’m partial to the 302. Moving to the 351W wouldn’t present me with much extra cost. I’m about 80% to a decision on the engine. I apologize if I’m not clear or if I’m wasting money. It’s not my intent to do either which I suppose...
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    Atlas II 3.8:1 with Dana 44 front axle

    Haven’t had much time to dig in but looks like the spider gears. There are pieces in there. Everything was looking good and then it wasn’t. This happened after about 30 minutes of driving. Nothing out of the ordinary. I bought this thing from someone who was trying to flip it. Body is in...
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    Atlas II 3.8:1 with Dana 44 front axle

    Maybe I should stop hanging out with hot rod guys. What about lockers? I work with a former Eaton guy who has been recommending their e-locker daily. Is it ARB vs Eaton vs ?
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    Atlas II 3.8:1 with Dana 44 front axle

    Thanks for all of the helpful feedback. After spending some time on it, it appears I can go pretty tall. 5.86:1 is looking like the right fit. Having my rear diff blow up in the last couple days is also forcing my hand here. If I was to go in the direction of an ATK 302 and wanted to consider...
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    Atlas II 3.8:1 with Dana 44 front axle

    I appreciate the advice on the ratios. I didn't expect it to be the most efficient ride near-term, but as long as I'm not going to hurt the transfer case in the meantime I'm happy. I've been looking at Currie and Spicer for the axles. Open to suggestions for 302 replacement options. I have...
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    Atlas II 3.8:1 with Dana 44 front axle

    Tire Size is 33" Differential gear ratios. The 44 is 3.54:1 and the 9 is 3.50:1 Engine is 302 I don't really have a planned use, and this is my first bronco build (that I'm doing myself) so I'm just figuring things out. Read that as... I'm an idiot; treat me like a child.
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    Atlas II 3.8:1 with Dana 44 front axle

    Hello. I imagine this has been brought up before and my search skills are shoddy, so I apologize if this has already been commented on. I put in a NV4500 with an Atlas II (3.8:1 gearing) between a Dana 44 and a Ford 9". I'm uncertain what future path I'm going to take with the axles... but in...
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