It seems to be in good working order. I'm not sure on the gear ratio, it did'nt have the tag on it when I got it. I bought it last year from a guy on KSL, he was sort of a clueless fellow. I was going to change the gears anyways. I ended up finding another D44 that was already set up with a locker and gears. So I have this one sitting, figured someone could use it. Yes...the entire thing is painted, brakes and all.