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Old Jan 8, 2004 | 05:52 PM
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what rear do I have

I have an 89 F-250 2x4 that I recently converted to 4 wheel drive I need to know what rear axle I have so I can buy gears and a locker I think its a sterling 10.25". how can I be sure?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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Check the out hubs. If there is a big hub prutruding from the center of the wheel it is a full floater. Also if it is over 8500 pounds it is a full floater.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 07:26 PM
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Yes it will be a Sterling 10.25 axle.
 
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