So even though my 96 axle code on the fordification site has the NL the 95 is the same even though it doesn't say NL beside the ratios?

 

That looks like a Limited Slip to me. The hump ^^on the right hand side near the bearing is the slot for the clutches.
Here's an open carrier

 

Jim, Right on! Thank ya much!

I have never had issues with swapping out gears, or replaing them, and making sure not to misplace the parts as I go and putting them back in order.. The identificaiton process however.. Eh! LOL! Havent really had a need to until recently with the whole 4-wheel drive add on, now a little more attention in needed! Thanks a million!

 

Apologies for bringing such an old thread back to life but I have the same question!

I believe the original post was about the "L" or the "NL" in one of the columns on the fortification.com chart.

Everyone agrees that the "L" within the numerical ratio (ex 3 L 55) means a locker. But what does the "L" and the "NL" in the website's column mean?

I happen to have two 10.25" rear axles with 3.55 gears, one from a '96 F250 and the other from a '96 F350. At least that is what both tags say. The F250 axle tag is marked "3 L55" and the F350 axle tag is marked "3 55". No doubt about it, the one tag does not have an "L" between the 3 and the 55. Yet both axle codes are listed on the fortification.com site as being "L" in the "NL" or "L" column.

So, back to my questions....just what does the "L" and the "NL" in this column signify?

Many thanks!!
Leo

 

i means that not everything you read on the internet is true.
the "3L55 is a limited slip differential, and the "355" is an open differential.

 

Thanks tjc transport!!!

So where do we vote for the Snow and Baby Bunnies for President? Gotta be better than the choices we have!!


So, back to my question....just what does the "L" and the "NL" in this column signify? It clearly has no bearing on wether is is a locker differential or not.

Edited to add: Now that I am paying attention, the NL and L seem to correspond to the tag on my two axles having/not having an L in the ratio number. The NL means No Locker, the L means yes, it has Locker.

Sorry for making this issue way more complicated then necessary!

 

no idea on the "L" and "NL"
i go by what the tags say. never even heard of that site till yesterday.
as for voting for Liz and George, if only we could.

 

that's the top line.that doesn't show the gear ratio.that's the plant in which it came from. S = sterling there,but i dunno about the rest of it.i had known just a little while ago but forgot already lol.anyway,your ratio is on the line below that.


Sterling 4.10 limited slip.10.2 ring gear. 1997.someone else can tell ya the month with the 030 at the end iirc (but it's of no importance.)

if the axle in the truck is factory,the axle code on the door will tell you if it has LS or not too.
quick way to remember; if the axle code starts with a number it's an open diff.if it starts with a letter it's got LS (or did when it came from ford.)

someone replaced the carrier in your axle back along,or swapped tags cus it clearly has an open in it now.



oh i see the site again.well that's ok and all.but you guys want this one too:
http://www.drivetrain.com/parts_cata...s_it_posi.html

this axle code is found on the drivers side door jam sticker.this is only good if your sure the rear is stock though.