Will vin # tell axle code?
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Will vin # tell axle code?
The door sticker on a 00 f-250 does not have anything filled in for the axle section. The tags are rotted off as well. Any clue to tell what axle is in it?
Does the vin offer this?
Does the vin offer this?
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The VIN does not identify the axle.
You'll have to do it the old-fashioned way of counting driveshaft/wheel rotations to get the ratio and to observe the wheel rotation to see if it's an open or an LS differential.
You'll have to do it the old-fashioned way of counting driveshaft/wheel rotations to get the ratio and to observe the wheel rotation to see if it's an open or an LS differential.
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Example... 3L73 (3.73 limited). 105 (10.5" ring gear) 6A19 ( 2006' Jan, 19)
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Have you tried to look up the window sticker? I'm not sure how old vehicles you can look up the sticker for but when I was searching new cars this was an invaluable resource for checking stickers of online ads with VINs. Go to www.researchmaniacs.com in the auto section to see the Ford logo for VIN sticker lookup. Axle is usually listed on window stickers plus it's very cool to see the sticker for a used vehicle you bought!
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VIN can ID rear axle ratio - Call Ford (800) 392-3673
The representative was quite cordial and read everything to me from the Ford database. Confirmed the rear axle ratio, color etc.
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Only if one can access the factory "as-built" information, provided it is still available.
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Rear axle ID tag located under one of the bolts that retains the inspection cover to housing or on a label that is glued on.
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No need to count driveshaft revolutions, it's quite simple. Go to FordEtis home page and enter your VIN to find details of your truck as it left the factory. Axle ratio is part of this.
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