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Old Apr 16, 2022 | 06:42 PM
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Rear Axle ID?

2020 Ford F-350 SuperDuty, SRW 4X4 FX4 Crew Cab Lariat Shortbed 160” Wheelbase, 6.7L PS Diesel 10-Speed 10R140 Automatic, 3.55 E-Lock Axle,

Owners manual says 10.5, 10.8 or 11.8. Not very helpful…







Tag on rear axle picture attached.





 
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Old Apr 16, 2022 | 06:44 PM
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My guess is M275 but post a pic of the pumpkin to confirm.

edit: definitely M275
 
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Old Apr 16, 2022 | 07:01 PM
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SRW F-350 w/diesel gets the Dana M275.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2022 | 07:12 PM
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Thanks. Is it 10.5, 10.8 or 11.8? And does it need friction modifier additive since it’s electronic lock?
 
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Old Apr 16, 2022 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mwebster22
Thanks. Is it 10.5, 10.8 or 11.8? And does it need friction modifier additive since it’s electronic lock?
The Dana M275 would be the 10.8. No friction modifier necessary.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2022 | 07:36 PM
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My axle code is 3H, which is the 3.31 EL axle (3J is the 3.55 EL axle). I also have the HCTT package, so I know I have the Dana M275 axle, which looks exactly like yours.

Also, the 10.5 is the Sterling axle, 10.8 is the Dana M275 and the 11.8 is the Dana M300.

So no, you don’t need the friction modifier. Just 3.6 quarts of 75W140. Also, the bottom right bolt is the drain bolt. But before you drain it make sure you can remove your fill plug first. I just did mine about a week ago.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2022 | 10:32 PM
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This is answered but I noticed something poking around under mine when I too was trying to figure this out: The cover says FoMoCo on it. but if look just to the left (if you're at the rear of the truck and looking forward, the driver side shock mount is stamped with "DANA" as well, maybe this will help someone:




 
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Old Apr 17, 2022 | 06:54 AM
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Count the bolts in the diff cover. 12 bolts = Sterling 10.5; 14 blts = Dana M275. Easy.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2022 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Desert Don
Count the bolts in the diff cover. 12 bolts = Sterling 10.5; 14 blts = Dana M275. Easy.
Ahhh. Probably the easiest!
 
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Old Apr 17, 2022 | 10:04 AM
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7.3 with 4:30 get the Dana M275 right?
 
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Old Apr 17, 2022 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Bldrinker
7.3 with 4:30 get the Dana M275 right?
Yes, you do.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2022 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Grass Lake Ron
Yes, you do.
Can confirm this as well.
 
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