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throwback · 10-19-2020, 08:44 PM

Besides the hydraulic brakes what are the differences between a 1948 rear differential and a 1936 differential? I currently have a 1936 4.11 rear differential. The 1948 has a 3.78 gear ratio. I am contemplating a swap to improve the gear ratio.

Thanks for your input!

10-19-2020, 08:44 PM	#1
throwback Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lee's Summit, Missouri Posts: 225	what are the differences between 1948 rear diff vs 1936 diff Besides the hydraulic brakes what are the differences between a 1948 rear differential and a 1936 differential? I currently have a 1936 4.11 rear differential. The 1948 has a 3.78 gear ratio. I am contemplating a swap to improve the gear ratio. Thanks for your input!