4.10 axel ratio with anti-spin?

[4x4]

Sorry this is a little long but I need to explain

Does anti-spin mean the rear tires do not spin at all? (Except for a little chirp)

This is the reason, my wife is looking for a Dakota Quad Cab, well we test drove one with a 5.9L 3.92 axel ratio with anti-spin. For the life of me I could not get those meats to lay rubber.

That's fine and dandy except, I have a 2001 Ram QC Sport with the "Off Road Group" which includes a 4.10 axel ratio with anti-spin. (So it states) But, I can spin the sh*t out of my rear tires in wet or dry. Which is ok, but now i'm wondering if I even HAVE a 4.10 rear. Maybe they put the wrong one in, i dunno.

So I asked my dealer (over the phone) my question and the head mech. said that it was normal. So why did the Dak not spin? I asked, he said because of the rear end is for Dakota's. Well, that makes no sense, so I asked how would a ram react with no anti-spin, he said, now get this, "It would spin more" What the Hell does that mean. Well he went on trying to blame my driving habbits etc.

Can anyone explain??? :rolleyes: :mad: :confused: :VHOT: :dunno:

[Checkmate]

Instead of one wheel spinning, they both do to some extent. Therefore your truck on wet pavement should spin BOTH wheels. The Dakota has 3.92 and yours has the 4.10's therefore you sould get a small bit of extra uumph with yours. Take into consideration also that the Dakota is slightly lighter than yours, but with basically the same tread on the road, therefore there may have been enough grip to just put the power to the pavement and propel the lighter truck. With your, it is geared lower, it weighs more meaning hard er to propel and may translate tothe tires getting roasted easier. Also, were the tire brands the same?? I know that changing from Gooyears to a softer tire makes a big difference. So all in all, you need to smile about your truck.;)

[TSV10]

another possible reason might be weight distribution - the truck may be heavier overall, but is lighter in the rear, hence its ability to "light 'em up" easier.

[4x4]

That makes sense.

Thanks guys for your input.

[Ram-N-Time]

4X4
Your truck’s computer MIGHT not have been flashed with the so-called ping fix. If your truck has not had this “fix” and you are not experiencing any pinging, whenever you bring your truck in to the shop make sure they DO NOT INSTALL THIS “FIX.” They have done it to people WITHOUT TELLING THEM. This supposed “fix” will rob you of a huge amount of power.

To answer your question, my bet is different brand of tires and tire pressure

[4x4]

Ram-N-Time
Thanks for the tip. I'm trying to boost power in my truck the last thing I need is to loose any.:D