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Mar 27, 2017 | 12:49 AM

1999stroke

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rear end question

I have a 68 swb f100 does any one know if ford put anything other that a 9" in them for a rear end? any info would be appriciated

Mar 27, 2017 | 02:11 AM

RichS2659

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That would be the Dana 44 and a Dana 60.3 which is different from the Dana 60 used by F-250's.

Mar 27, 2017 | 05:46 AM

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Just along the same lines, where would one check to see which rear end they have? My "70" has a 3.50 gear in it but I'm not sure which one it is. Is there a stamped tag or just casting numbers? Thanks

Mar 27, 2017 | 06:58 AM

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If the center, back of the rear end housing has a 'hump' on it and no removable rear cover, it's a Ford 9-inch.

If the rear end has a bolt-on cover, it's a Dana rear end.

Mar 27, 2017 | 07:04 AM

Classicdriver

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yeah, I knew that about the 9" and what they look like and I know I don't have one. so thats why I wondered how to tell WHICH Dana I have. Thanks

Mar 27, 2017 | 07:16 AM

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You know what, scratch that. I just re-looked and realized I do have a 9". Not sure what made me think I didn't. Haven't had the truck very long and I haven't paid any attention to the rearend yet. Thanks