Decoding a 1996 Ford L8000
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ZA = Diamond White Solid
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R82 = LN8000, chassis-cab, Ford diesel (R82 should also appear as the 5-6-7th characters in your VIN) (L8000 would be K82)
330 = 33,000 lbs GVWR
8 = I don't have that info--usually means chassis-cab, and in combination with other codes will indicate other body/type info.
DK = Not found--closest are:
DJ = Eaton model 5306A six speed
EK = Fuller model RTX-14609P nine speed OD
2F = Rockwell (Meritor) model RS-21-145 rear axle, 4.10 ratio, possibly 21,000 lbs capacity. An earlier source shows Rockwell RS-20-145.
R82330
R82 = LN8000, chassis-cab, Ford diesel (R82 should also appear as the 5-6-7th characters in your VIN) (L8000 would be K82)
330 = 33,000 lbs GVWR
8 = I don't have that info--usually means chassis-cab, and in combination with other codes will indicate other body/type info.
DK = Not found--closest are:
DJ = Eaton model 5306A six speed
EK = Fuller model RTX-14609P nine speed OD
2F = Rockwell (Meritor) model RS-21-145 rear axle, 4.10 ratio, possibly 21,000 lbs capacity. An earlier source shows Rockwell RS-20-145.
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Looks like the Freightliner deal was mid '97, with Sterling to follow.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...l#post19148581
The one source I found does have a '96 date on it, the other is '90 so all kinds of stuff changes in 6 model years, even if the names and looks don't change much.
I don't know what to advise on an "orphan" truck like this. I think these are good trucks but it you have to jump through hoops and know the secret handshake to get parts it could reduce productivity and add to down time.
Others may chime in.....
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...l#post19148581
The one source I found does have a '96 date on it, the other is '90 so all kinds of stuff changes in 6 model years, even if the names and looks don't change much.
I don't know what to advise on an "orphan" truck like this. I think these are good trucks but it you have to jump through hoops and know the secret handshake to get parts it could reduce productivity and add to down time.
Others may chime in.....
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