Axle Code Info
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Axle Code Info
I have an axle code of 18 on the door info sticker. Can someone point me in the right direction to find out what that means (ratio, etc) to me? Already know I have the Mazda M5OD tranny (code M). Been driving it for 138K miles so pretty sure it's a manual by now. 
Just curious what the dif ratio is on my truck, because it's always seemed like it's a long-legged truck. Takes a little while to get it's rubber bands wound up.
Gonna give the ol' girl a bath tomorrow, and post a pic in the gallery. Since I've owned it, I've only seen a total of 6 on the road (including mine) with the striping package mine has. Would be interested to see how many more there out there.
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Never mind on the code info, assuming the axle codes didn't change between '86 and 92, I've got a 3.08 dif. Knew it was long-legged.
Just curious what the dif ratio is on my truck, because it's always seemed like it's a long-legged truck. Takes a little while to get it's rubber bands wound up.Gonna give the ol' girl a bath tomorrow, and post a pic in the gallery. Since I've owned it, I've only seen a total of 6 on the road (including mine) with the striping package mine has. Would be interested to see how many more there out there.
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Never mind on the code info, assuming the axle codes didn't change between '86 and 92, I've got a 3.08 dif. Knew it was long-legged.
Last edited by Old_Paint; Aug 27, 2006 at 12:37 AM. Reason: Found it, thanks!
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Fordman, what size tires are you riding on?
I've got a 3.55 gear in my 2wd, and it will light them up at every take off with little more than half throttle.
I've also got 235/75 tires on the back.
Truck is a 1992 Supercab, 5.0/M5...
was once a nice truck, til i put 230,000 miles on it.
I've got a 3.55 gear in my 2wd, and it will light them up at every take off with little more than half throttle.
I've also got 235/75 tires on the back.
Truck is a 1992 Supercab, 5.0/M5...
was once a nice truck, til i put 230,000 miles on it.
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Originally Posted by FordTruckFreeek
Fordman, what size tires are you riding on?
I've got a 3.55 gear in my 2wd, and it will light them up at every take off with little more than half throttle.
I've also got 235/75 tires on the back.
Truck is a 1992 Supercab, 5.0/M5...
was once a nice truck, til i put 230,000 miles on it.
I've got a 3.55 gear in my 2wd, and it will light them up at every take off with little more than half throttle.
I've also got 235/75 tires on the back.
Truck is a 1992 Supercab, 5.0/M5...
was once a nice truck, til i put 230,000 miles on it.
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axle code
My service manual says that code is for a 3800 lb axle with 3,08 ratio. There is another way to check, just look at the service tag on one of the rear cover bolts.the ratio will be the number on the lower left portion of the tag. It will look like 3.08 for an open diff
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Originally Posted by bayviewrich
My service manual says that code is for a 3800 lb axle with 3,08 ratio. There is another way to check, just look at the service tag on one of the rear cover bolts.the ratio will be the number on the lower left portion of the tag. It will look like 3.08 for an open diff
