Axle question
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Axle question
What type of axles do I have? I did a search didn't help much checked the owners manual didn't help. I have a f-350 psd 4x4. The code on the door is d-1. Do I ahve a Dana 50,60,80, or 135. I want to change the fluids in them to Amsoil what weight should I use? Mike
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99-01 SRW, front is a dana 50 rear is a sterling 10.5". 02 and up the front is a dana 60 rear is the same
99 and up DRW, front dana 60 rear dana 80
D1 means its a 3.73 limited slip in the rear
99 and up DRW, front dana 60 rear dana 80
D1 means its a 3.73 limited slip in the rear
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also like to note that the f-450's and f-550's have a dana 60 front axle and a dana 135 rear axle. for those of you who havent seen one, its massive. no thats not the right word, its just PLAIN HUGE!! ill have to get a picture of our 550's axle when the bed is up.
i believe you use 75w-90 in the front, and 75w-145 in the rear, and add 8oz of ltd. slip frictionifier, because you have limited slip.
i believe you use 75w-90 in the front, and 75w-145 in the rear, and add 8oz of ltd. slip frictionifier, because you have limited slip.
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Originally Posted by strokin_it7.3
.........i believe you use 75w-90 in the front, and 75w-145 in the rear, and add 8oz of ltd. slip frictionifier, because you have limited slip...
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no, actually you have to drop the rear cover to drain the fluid. or at least that is what i have heard.
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A Dana 135.
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Originally Posted by mjtpolice76
To change the fluid out pull the plug in the bottom let it drain? Then fill from a plug in the top using some type of pump? How much do you put in the front and rear?
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Originally Posted by JOE-M
guzzle,
excellent write up with pics and a beautiful powder coat job, I'm jealous.
Joe
excellent write up with pics and a beautiful powder coat job, I'm jealous.
Joe
Gonna try and tackle the front tomorrow unless the snow gets too deep.....It's quite a bit rustier and will prolly take a whole lot longer to sandblast.
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Guzzle you should take those excellent writeup's and submit them to FTE. They have an offer for some goodies or some cash for your effort.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/a...ement.php?f=31
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Originally Posted by Kwikkordead
Guzzle you should take those excellent writeup's and submit them to FTE. They have an offer for some goodies or some cash for your efforts.
Kwik! Just noticed that you changed your avatar... I like this one better, can see more of the pretty lady in the back and less of you..
