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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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f150 rear diff question

I was told that if you turn the axle one turn the yoke turns three and a half turns this means its a 3.55 is this true?

I was trying to buy a rear for my 95 its a dana 9 inch from a 79 f150 with stock gears but rebuilt and the guy didnt know for sure what gears are in it but claims it is a 3.50 from the tag

any answers help me thanks in advanced guys!!
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 09:31 PM
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If it's a limited slip differential, and everything is hanging free, your first statement is correct.

If it's an open differential, you need to hold one axle steady and turn the other axle twice, and the yoke should turn the ratio.
 
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Originally Posted by mbxmitch
I was told that if you turn the axle one turn the yoke turns three and a half turns this means its a 3.55 is this true?

I was trying to buy a rear for my 95 its a dana 9 inch from a 79 f150 with stock gears but rebuilt and the guy didnt know for sure what gears are in it but claims it is a 3.50 from the tag

any answers help me thanks in advanced guys!!
--No such thing as a "dana 9 inch".

--A 79 F150 would have a Ford 9 inch.

--Your '95 would NOT have a Ford 9 inch, and the '79 axle isn't going to bolt in.

--Your '95 probably has a Ford 8.8" integral carrier axle. That's what you should be looking for.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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I know it is a ford 9 inch this is just what the guy said.

I have a 94 and yes its an 8.8

I dont want a nother 8.8 I have big tires and I know it wont last as long as it should the way I drive ill replae it once a year

Im looking for a 9 inch what makes you say it wont "bolt in" I know plenty of guys running old 9 inch rears on the 90s fords ??
 
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 11:29 PM
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Perches, yoke and brakes the same?

Good enough if you want to go to a 9er. How big a tire? Considered a Dana 60?
 
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