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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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Axle Code decode

I am thinking of switching out the front axle on my 1973 High Boy. When I bought the truck two years ago it came with a spare front axle with discs instead of drums. The tag off the extra axle is:

4.09 D6TA-AAE
603783-1

Any help would be appreciated. I don't want to spend a bunch of bucks on the axle if it isn't going to work. The spring measurements seem to match.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 12:11 PM
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Ford ID D6TA-AAE
Dana 603783-1
Model 44-6CF
4.09 ratio
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Free running hubs
3500lb capacity
 
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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Thanks. Just removed the cover and all looks good. This truck came with at least a ton (literally) of spares. Now all I have to do is see if I can find the calipers and other missing bits. Not to mention checking the ratio on the rear differential.
 
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