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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 08:15 PM
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What diff do I have?

2011 5.0L 2X4 XLT Long Bed.

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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 08:40 PM
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Post the axle code located on the sticker in the driver side door jam and we can tell you for sure.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 10:04 PM
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3.55 most likely
 
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 12:21 AM
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you have a Ford diff!
unlike the chevy/dodge or toyota who's little diff is of the weaker sex!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 09:39 AM
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by smokersteve
2011 5.0L 2X4 XLT Long Bed.

Thank you.
Really 2 wheels driven by 4?

Actually its a 4X2 vs a 4X4. Just a technical thing. I dont mean to flame so dont take it the wrong way.

Do as suggested and post the axle code listed on the white tag on the drivers door.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BigDfromTN
Really 2 wheels driven by 4?

Actually its a 4X2 vs a 4X4. Just a technical thing. I dont mean to flame so dont take it the wrong way.

Do as suggested and post the axle code listed on the white tag on the drivers door.
Lets get a little more technical. 4x4 and 4x2 are sizes for planks of wood. 4wd and 2wd seem about right. Of course I'm just not picking at ya as well lol.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by bigdaddyII
Lets get a little more technical. 4x4 and 4x2 are sizes for planks of wood. 4wd and 2wd seem about right. Of course I'm just not picking at ya as well lol.
You are correct!
To take it one step further the 4X4 is also called a post at times and a 4X2 is called a Stringer.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by BigDfromTN
You are correct!
To take it one step further the 4X4 is also called a post at times and a 4X2 is called a Stringer.
And 4x8 is called a sheet.....but I havent seen any trucks with that stickered on the side lol. Wonder if the OP found his axle ratio yet.
 
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