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i have a question on the topic of the axle gears, seeing that i couldn't find the tag on the rear end, i looked on the sticker on the driver's side of the door pillar. this is all i could find relating to the axle. {TRANS (E) and {AXLE (18)} can anyone explain what this means? i tell ya when you try to find info on your vechicle, you don't get clear cut info from the identifaction stickers. hope someone can help explain this. thanks. T.C.M. 
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i have a question on the topic of the axle gears, seeing that i couldn't find the tag on the rear end, i looked on the sticker on the driver's side of the door pillar. this is all i could find relating to the axle. {TRANS (E) and {AXLE (18)} can anyone explain what this means? i tell ya when you try to find info on your vechicle, you don't get clear cut info from the identifaction stickers. hope someone can help explain this. thanks. T.C.M.
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thanks for the info, any advice on the other code? which is the trans E. does this stand for the E4OD transmission? i aslo was wondering if you read my last post about the mini spool for the axle? i found this on the Jeg's parts web site. i was wondering if you would know anything about it, and if so if you could give me any advice on if it would be a possible option to go with instead of welding the gears. thanks. T.C.M. 
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thanks for the info, any advice on the other code? which is the trans E. does this stand for the E4OD transmission? i aslo was wondering if you read my last post about the mini spool for the axle? i found this on the Jeg's parts web site. i was wondering if you would know anything about it, and if so if you could give me any advice on if it would be a possible option to go with instead of welding the gears. thanks. T.C.M.
Best option is to find a donor rear end with LS already in it, lots of them around for relatively cheap prices.
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ok thaks for clearing that up, now i know when i go to get replacement parts, such as filters etc, i can tell them what kind of tranny is in my truck. are these types of trannys reliable?
ok now for the axle part, so a mini spool, welding, or anythink of that sort is out of the question for street purposes. as for this ls model rear end, when looking for a donor, are my options limited to trucks only? or does some rear wheel drive cars, such as the crown vic,will work as well? or does it have a bigger gears? any info you can provide or ideas of what to look for would be great thanks. T.C.M.
ok now for the axle part, so a mini spool, welding, or anythink of that sort is out of the question for street purposes. as for this ls model rear end, when looking for a donor, are my options limited to trucks only? or does some rear wheel drive cars, such as the crown vic,will work as well? or does it have a bigger gears? any info you can provide or ideas of what to look for would be great thanks. T.C.M.
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Hey, just checking in here. I was wondering about the rear axle issue. I know that you suggested that i stick with the f150s rear ends regaurding the LS models, but i was reading up on some things, and seems like the 8.8s are pretty much the same except for the width. If i wanted to keep my original casing, would i be able to just swap in the gears for LS MODEL? If so what would recomend i replace as bearings, shims etc.. go, once or if i go this route. i was thinking that whatever the decision, i shoud freshen up the bearings and such. would you agree or disagree on this? look forward to your opinons and advice on this. Thanks. T.C.M.
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hey guys,back again for a little more info. i've beed searching through the web trying to find a LS diff for my f150, a few times now i've came across what is called a traction loc posi diff. is this any different from a LS? if so, i could i also use this in my truck and still use it as a daily driver? also these traction loc diffs, are they durable?
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just making sure that's all. i watched a video about the ls diff and there where 2 types mentioned, one was with a S spring, and the other was with 4 springs with a clutch pack. i had a buddy of mine inform me of where i could find a LS diff, but it's out of a 98 ford f150. it has a 8.8 with a 31 spline axle. so this should fit my housing right? I can't use the 98 cause one side is bent, so i figured i would use the diff from it. if it's all same, i was planning on removing everything from the 98 housing and putting it in mine, just so that i can be sure everything matches up. now if i do this, i will have to set the preload and adjust everything again right? is any site you could direct me to on how this is done?
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Yes, a 8.8" 31-spline carrier will fit your stock axles. There are numerous write-ups on setting up a 8.8" diff.
8.8 Axle Gear Install
How to: Install Ford 8.8" gears - Ford Explorer and Ranger Forums "Serious Explorations"®
Install Gears and a Limited Slip in a Ford 8.8 - Car Craft
It isn't a job I'd suggest for a beginner.
8.8 Axle Gear Install
How to: Install Ford 8.8" gears - Ford Explorer and Ranger Forums "Serious Explorations"®
Install Gears and a Limited Slip in a Ford 8.8 - Car Craft
It isn't a job I'd suggest for a beginner.
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