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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 04:54 AM
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Positive traction.

Are any of these trucks positive traction? Can someone tell me what the factory gear ratios are and how to find out what mine is?
 
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 06:45 AM
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Door tag axle code. If its a number and a letter then you have a limited slip.
the diff is a set of clutch packs and they are notorious for wearing out. If you have the limited slip then you can add a few ounces or friction modifier and possibly cure some of it if the wear isn't too bad.
Run a search for "door tag decoder" on here and you'll find a chart...id do it for ya but im on my phone and its not as easy.
 
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19 — 3.55 non-limited slip — F-150
25 — 4.10 non-limited slip — F-150
26 — 3.73 non-limited slip — F-150/Mark LT
27 — 3.31 non-limited slip — F-150
B5 — 4.10 limited slip — F-150
B6 — 3.73 limited slip — F-150/Mark LT
H9 — 3.55 limited slip — F-150

Mine is a 3.55 with limited slip, hence the "H9" under "AXLE".



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So these trucks were just limited slip, and none of them had a positrac rear end?
 
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 04:23 AM
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Correct limited slip or open only. 09+ has an electronic locker but its only used in 4wd. Model year 12 will have a 2wd elocker option.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by DieselBeast01
So these trucks were just limited slip, and none of them had a positrac rear end?
Positrac is a G.m product. Name only
Limited slip is Fords name
Same thing
 
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I checked mine, it is B6----3.73 limited slip.
 
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