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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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hi.i've got an 86f150/5.8 c6 4x4.it has a 9" rear and dana 44 front.was the 9" still avail that year on the 1/2 ton or is it a transplant?the gvw pkg is 1 or 2 up from base.has 4 leafs on rear spring.i've always thought the 9" was done in 85.any thoughts would be appreciated-thanks,

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My 86 F150 4x4 w/ 5.0 4spd OD has a 9" under it from factory. I understood use tapered off during the last half of the 80's so nothing would surprise me. Seemed like they were waiting a few years to see how the 8.8 would hold up or be rec'd by customers.
 

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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 08:11 AM
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