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Old Jan 27, 2004 | 03:28 AM
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F-250 front axle code Help please

Hi I need some help with the front axle in my truck
its an 86 F-250 I am changing the wheel bearings and
ball joints but im not sure what it has for a front axle
I puled the tag off and i hope some one could help me out
3.54 E6TA JA and i think the botom set of numbers are
010253-2 and the axle nut tool i had for my F-150 will not
work what one do you need?
 
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Old Jan 27, 2004 | 03:41 AM
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Check that bottom set of numbers again, is it possible that it's 610243(D44HD), or 610254(D50)?
I think that since the F150 spindle nut socket won't work, it's a Dana 50 that you have.
You will need the bigger version of the same socket.
Quick way to tell, if the axle u-joint has an internal snap ring like a driveshaft, it's a D50, if it's internal like an F150 axle joint, it's a D44HD.
Good luck
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Old Jan 27, 2004 | 03:54 AM
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10253 i know for sure I think its 610253-2
 
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Old Jan 27, 2004 | 04:04 AM
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Could you recheck the lower # for accuracy.
This 6+1 digit # should start with a 6

Even if it did, it still does not register in the spicer/dana catalog
 
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Old Jan 27, 2004 | 04:18 AM
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the thing was real rusty and i have been cleaning it and the first number looks like a 6 but it could be a 0 but im sure it reads 610253-3
 
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 12:24 AM
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i have an 86 6.9 and i think its a dana 44
 
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 02:13 AM
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I called the ford dealership and thay said it was a dana 44
 
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