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Mar 13, 2004 | 05:53 PM

youngguy

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Axle ID needed.

Hey guys and gals,

Can you help me identify my front diff?
The tag reads as follows:

3.54 E4TA BEA
610230-1

Also, where do you get this info?

Thanks

Mar 13, 2004 | 07:32 PM

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THe vehicle and year model would be helpful to decode your numbers. If it's an 80-96 4wd Ford with the twin i-beam front axle, then it will be a DANA44, and the gear ratio would be 3.54 to match the 3.55 gears in the rear axle (Ford 8.8"). Try the search feature here, or a google search for DANA axle I.D. Some shop manuals and parts catalogs will also help you to ID an axle.

Mar 13, 2004 | 09:45 PM

youngguy

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Sorry about the lack of info. The truck is a 1985 F-250 with a 460 and C6. I am pretty sure it is a Dana 44 (it is ttb not solid axle) but I am wondering if it is the HD model. The rear axle on my truck is an Dana 70.

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Mar 14, 2004 | 12:10 AM

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Then it's probably a Dana50 TTB on the 3/4 ton, but it still has a 3.54 gear ratio. The half-tons (F-150) have the D44 TTB. The bottom row of numbers that start with a 6 can be used for ID, it's a "Bill of Materials" number that's used for parts that fit that particular axle.

Mar 14, 2004 | 06:28 AM

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610230-1 :
Dana 50 IFS
open differential (not limited slip)
3.54 ratio
85 F250 and F350
Snow Fighter package (heavy duty snow plow option)
source: Dana/ spicer catalog # X510-2DSD