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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 11:02 PM
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Front Diff Tag decoding help (please)

I looked on a few decoders but... I don't understand because my numbers don't seem to line up with what's on the tag.

This is on the front of my '78 F-250.

Perhaps one of you experts can solve the mystery of what it means?

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Dana ID: 610040-4 ~ Ford ID: D8TA-AGC = Dana 44-9F Front Driving Axle / 4.09-1 / Free Running Hubs / no Limited Slip / 3,800 lbs. Front Axle Capacity.
 
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