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Old 03-27-2013, 01:34 PM
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Wondering what front differential I have in my 78 f150. Tag reads 3 50 d8ta te 610049 5
 
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Wondering what front differential I have in my 78 f150. Tag reads 3 50 d8ta te 610049 5
D8TA-TE - 3.50:1 ratio / free running hubs / 3500 lbs capacity / model no. 44-9F / non-locking differential / 610049-5
 
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Thanks for the reply. Does that mean it has a Dana 44
 
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Thanks for the reply. Does that mean it has a Dana 44
Yep, model no. 44-9F
 
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Ok thanks for the info
 
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it means you have the most common front diff for these trucks, high pinion 5 lug manual locking open diff dana 44 with 3.50 gears. Its found under the majority of the half tons.
 
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