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Old Sep 11, 2020 | 11:16 AM
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Dana axle identifier

Greetings, just came over from the F-150 forum and am the new owner of a 2020 F-250. Question: My F-250 has the high capacity trailer tow package. Is there a physical/visual identifier to spot the difference between the Sterling axle and the Dana axle? The shock absorber/sway bar brackets have the Dana logo stamped on them but the ring gear cover has "FoMoCo" stamped on it.

I'm not suspicious I didn't get the Dana axle included with the HCTTP, I would just like to know how to spot the difference (if any).

Thanks in advance for your reply's.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2020 | 12:08 PM
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...package-2.html

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Fill plug in the cover. BIG flanges on the tube.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2020 | 01:06 PM
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Thank You harmanrk. Just ran outside and confirmed....we're good.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2020 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 1OF2102
Greetings, just came over from the F-150 forum and am the new owner of a 2020 F-250. Question: My F-250 has the high capacity trailer tow package. Is there a physical/visual identifier to spot the difference between the Sterling axle and the Dana axle? The shock absorber/sway bar brackets have the Dana logo stamped on them but the ring gear cover has "FoMoCo" stamped on it.

I'm not suspicious I didn't get the Dana axle included with the HCTTP, I would just like to know how to spot the difference (if any).

Thanks in advance for your reply's.
another way.......count the bolts on the diff cover. 12 bolt = Sterling. 14 bolt = DANA
EDIT: I guess it would help if *I* opened the link the previous poster put up.LOL
 
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Old Sep 11, 2020 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 1OF2102
Greetings, just came over from the F-150 forum and am the new owner of a 2020 F-250. Question: My F-250 has the high capacity trailer tow package. Is there a physical/visual identifier to spot the difference between the Sterling axle and the Dana axle? The shock absorber/sway bar brackets have the Dana logo stamped on them but the ring gear cover has "FoMoCo" stamped on it.

I'm not suspicious I didn't get the Dana axle included with the HCTTP, I would just like to know how to spot the difference (if any).

Thanks in advance for your reply's.
note : M275 is stamped on the casing.. side facing front of truck low down to the left
 
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Old Sep 11, 2020 | 05:16 PM
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In case any one cares, the M275 stands for the diameter of the ring gear in mm.
275mm = 10.82".
 
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Old Sep 11, 2020 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by bobv60
In case any one cares, the M275 stands for the diameter of the ring gear in mm.
275mm = 10.82".
Thanks, I appreciate this info
 
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Old Sep 23, 2023 | 11:47 AM
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Sorry, posted in the wrong thread
 
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