decoding axles again
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Mountain Pass
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From: Kernersville, NC
decoding axles again
Hi,
I'm trying to figure out the towing cap. on my new truck, and since the truck was up north for a long time, any codes stamped on the axles are almost impossible to locate and/or read.
It's an F250 4x4, GVWR is 8600lbs which I believe makes it a HD truck? The axle code is a 39, which I have not seen mentioned anywhere. I read that my front axle is either a Dana 44 or 60, and the rear end should be a Ford unit, 8.8" maybe? Does anyone know specifically where to look for the codes on the axle, I may be able to get to them with a wire brush....just don't know where exactly to begin looking.
Thanks,
Bryan
I'm trying to figure out the towing cap. on my new truck, and since the truck was up north for a long time, any codes stamped on the axles are almost impossible to locate and/or read.
It's an F250 4x4, GVWR is 8600lbs which I believe makes it a HD truck? The axle code is a 39, which I have not seen mentioned anywhere. I read that my front axle is either a Dana 44 or 60, and the rear end should be a Ford unit, 8.8" maybe? Does anyone know specifically where to look for the codes on the axle, I may be able to get to them with a wire brush....just don't know where exactly to begin looking.
Thanks,
Bryan
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I Didn't See The Year Of Truck Listed. Look At The Front Drive Unit. If It Is One Piece It Is Not A Dana 44. The Dana 44 Ifs Is The One That Looks Like Independent Suspension. My Guess Is If It Is A F250hd That The Front Axle Is A Dana 60.
The Rear Is Either A Dana 60 Or A Ford 10.25. Look At The Metal Tags Attached To The Differential Covers-front And Back. Hopefully They Are Still There. Another Way Is To Look At The Vin # And The Data Plate On The Drivers Side Door Column. They Will Tell You What You Have And The Gear Ratio.
The Rear Is Either A Dana 60 Or A Ford 10.25. Look At The Metal Tags Attached To The Differential Covers-front And Back. Hopefully They Are Still There. Another Way Is To Look At The Vin # And The Data Plate On The Drivers Side Door Column. They Will Tell You What You Have And The Gear Ratio.
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Mountain Pass
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Oh, the truck is a 94' model. I thought it was an HD b/c the GVWR is 8600lbs, which lists me as a HD truck on my insurance. I couldn't find any tags on either differential, but the front looks to be independent so I'm guessing it's a Dana 44. The axle code on the door I've been unable to decode anywhere thus far.
Thanks,
Bryan
Thanks,
Bryan
