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Old Oct 9, 2018 | 09:07 PM
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Decode front axle

I have a 1978 Ford Bronco XLT 4x4 and the front axle tag reads

3.50 D8TA BE

610047-9

i need to know what my gear ratio is. Please help
 
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Old Oct 10, 2018 | 09:41 AM
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Factory ratio was 3.50.

gonna have to pull the cover or count driveshaft revolutions to make sure
 
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