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09-09-2011, 07:15 AM

56fordguy

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i was wondering the gears in my 56 f-250 are 4:56 does anyone know if its a 9 inch ford or 8.8 or dana? any help would be great GO PACKERS

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09-09-2011, 08:37 AM

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Can you show us a picture of what you have?
If it is the original, it is most likely a Dana 60.

Here is a link on Axle identification.
Axle Identification Chart

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09-09-2011, 09:38 AM

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Is there a tag on the rear end? How about some pics?

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09-09-2011, 07:11 PM

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I can tell you if you have a '56 F-250, with will be neither a 9" nor an 8.8. They weren't invented yet, plus they were never used in 3/4 ton trucks.

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