Differentials, 4.09 front, 4.10 rear

On 19 Mar 2007 21:48:38 GMT, me at <my.address.RemoveThis@is.invalid> wrote:

>
>Have had some more trouble finding parts. Is it true that it is
>ok to run 4.09 in front with 4.10 in the rear?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Vic


A few more free opinions: (1) the difference is less than 1/4 of 1%.
The difference among the tread depth and inflation of your tires is
apt to be of more consequence, and even they aren't likely to be
significant. (2) It's not a good idea to run your 4WD on a hard dry
surface, anyway. If it's soft, sandy, or wet, the slippage will take
care of any minuscule issues. (3) Unless your travel is absolutely
straight, the distance traveled by the front and rear tires will be
different, because the front wheel axes rotate on the kingpins/ball
joints, while the rear wheels are stuck in their orientation.