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Feb 16, 2004 | 01:43 PM

shawn47905

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From: indiana

need help with axle codes

Front 3.50 D8TA NE
610047-3

Back FE AS 8AA
3L50 9 394B

the font is bad and needs replaced what are the ratio's and what would be compatable i would prefer to get one with locking hubs.

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shawn

Feb 16, 2004 | 03:02 PM

77redf250

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From: fairbanks usa

the gear ratio is 3.50 the rear is limited slip. you can add locking hubs to just about any diff used in a ford

Feb 16, 2004 | 10:14 PM

shawn47905

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is limited slip good? or should i look for a better 1

is the rear ratio 3.50?

thanks
shawn

Feb 16, 2004 | 10:31 PM

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limited slip(posi) is good it puts torque to the wheel with the most traction. yes the ratio is 3.50 if you doing lots of offroading i'd recommend a larger ratio like 4.10 and some kind of a locker(detroit) and stronger axles especially if you have big tires.