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Old 05-03-2016, 12:49 PM
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Question Differential Identification

How do I figure out what differential is on my truck?
 
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Best way is to read the metal tag attached to the differential itself. The VIN data plate will have some of this information (gear ratio) but older trucks may have had different axles installed over the years.

More recent trucks Ford has a website that has all of a truck's standard equipment and options as delivered through the VIN, right down to the cupholders and lugnuts.
 
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what year make truck?
 
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yea, i saw that. which would have a sterling 10.25 rear axle.
problem is most of the time users ask "what do i have" and are asking about something other than what is profile listed.
 
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