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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 08:31 AM
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Question Front axle tag decode
Need a decode for a 1977 high-boy 4wd The tag top line reads : ED2 D6TA AAE ; bottom line reads: 610005 1R 4.09 . Just need to identify for parts.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 10:10 AM
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Well it has a 4.09:1 Ratio and it was designed for a 76 pickup.

it probably has 8 studs on the axle.
That would make it a Dana & you would have a 4.10:1 Rear axle .
 
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Whats' the ED2 stand for, Mil1ion? I'm slowly getting the decoding thing in my head. All that you mentioned,, I was right,, woohoo hehe
 
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Yes, thanx for info! But still need to know what series ? ie: 44 HD ,60 ? What other identification, such as , casting numbers and locations , etc .
 
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