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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 01:02 PM
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differential ratio

Can someone can help me please, I have a ford f-100 custom 1979 2x4 and I need to know the differential ratio.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 01:09 PM
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 01:14 PM
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Where's that site for interpreting the codes on the door plate? Isn't the differential ratio on there?
 
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 01:28 PM
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Just click my web site link in my sig.

The axle ratios are determined engine & truck use not by year and model

Look for the code on the door & post it.

I guess 13,16, or 19
 
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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The tag may still attatched to one of the housing bolts.

Another way to determine/verify the ratio:

Get both rear wheels off the ground with truck in neutral. Using a chalk mark or some other such reference, turn both wheels one full revolution the same way at the same time (you will need a friend or extraordinarily long arms ). The number of turns of the driveshaft will be the ratio. There may be other methods, but this is what I was taught. GL
 
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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There is a good ratio determination method outlined in the Read First: FAQ thread above.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 11:18 AM
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I have checked my door sticker and the only code number I have see is my serie number who is F10BCDC5635 and a two lines code under the essential informations of the pick-up. this code is F0063 T0523
 
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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Look in the Drivers doorjam itself and not on the door. There should be a sticker with trans, axle and other codes on it. It is usually near the striker bolt.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 10:27 PM
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The door plate should look like this

http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion...ruckCodes.html
 
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 07:48 PM
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Ecuri has a good idea, if you still have the tag on one of the upper housing bolts then type the #s in and we could tell you what your gear ratio is and if you have a limited slip.
 
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