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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 11:54 AM
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H9 Axle Question.

If I have the H9 axle code, LS 3.55, rear, do I also have a LS front diff?
 
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 12:17 PM
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Not very likely. Jack up the front wheels, lock the hubs, and see if you can turn the wheels in opposite directions...
 
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 12:19 PM
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IIRC they have not offered LS in the front since the 80s
 
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 12:32 PM
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If you had a limited slip in front, the axle code would be three digits, not two, i.e. axle code H92. Two digit code means you have an open diff up front.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 12:32 PM
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If you had a lsd front diff the axle code would be 3 digits. There was a guy on here in the last few months that had a 92-96 f150 with a lsd in the front from the factory.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 12:34 PM
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Alright, thanks guys, it does just say H9. Thanks again for the help.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 12:36 PM
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this one. post #8. Axle code H9B
 
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Old Apr 3, 2015 | 07:46 AM
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If you had a lsd front diff the axle code would be 3 digits. There was a guy on here in the last few months that had a 92-96 f150 with a lsd in the front from the factory.
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Old Apr 3, 2015 | 08:26 AM
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So my next question is Are the parts interchangeable between a Dana 44 and a Dana 44 TTB?
 
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Old Apr 3, 2015 | 09:02 AM
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Ya mine were h9b they only offered ls front in a 3.55 gear i have two front diffs in my garage
 
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Old Apr 3, 2015 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by jimistephen
So my next question is Are the parts interchangeable between a Dana 44 and a Dana 44 TTB?
Yes, a lsd or even a lunch box locker for a solid Dana 44 will work. There are different spline count variations with the Dana 44 carriers. Your TTB is 30 spline.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2015 | 09:06 AM
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Alright, That'll be an up grade we do sometime this year. I was thinking ARB's on both ends but If I already have a LS in the rear might just get one for the front and call it good.
 
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