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Jun 24, 2014 | 12:47 PM

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NumberDummy

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Originally Posted by turbohunter

The center section is not shaped like the 80s that we are used to now days as they are much beefier.

It is a floater. Sorry for the miss info. I haven't had it apart in years and have had so many others apart lately I just miss remembered. I hate getting old.

The vin plate says the truck should have a 9 inch with 3.0s in it (A1).

A1 = Spicer/Dana 44 Rear Axle / 3.73-1 / Limited Slip / 3,300 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

Jun 24, 2014 | 01:00 PM

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turbohunter

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Whoa, thats interesting.
Thanks ND
That makes the decoder I was using a liar.
I think that's the first time I've ever

gotten misinformation off the web.

Jul 2, 2014 | 09:24 PM

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55f100tx

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That is a Dana 80 center for sure. ford put 8 lug 80's in some E350 and 450 vans with 4:10 gears. dodge also used 8 lug 80's. On the axle tube you may find a build date code stamped in. the 80 cast into the housing is the truth, that's the way Dana marks their rearends.

Jul 3, 2014 | 01:44 PM

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55f100tx - Can you pass along what years Ford did that in the vans? This gives me an idea. Thanks!

Jul 3, 2014 | 03:34 PM

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I got one that looks like that

Jul 3, 2014 | 03:39 PM

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schoo

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Wheel is even close I bet it'll be just fine

Jul 4, 2014 | 02:51 PM

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55f100tx - Can you pass along what years Ford did that in the vans? This gives me an idea. Thanks!

1996 to 1999 E350 1999-2000 E450 They came in the cab and chassis models, look under a U haul. other years may be available. The E450 is wider than the E350 axle.

Jul 4, 2014 | 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 55f100tx

1996 to 1999 E350 1999-2000 E450 They came in the cab and chassis models, look under a U haul. other years may be available. The E450 is wider than the E350 axle.

Thanks a million!