Front Axle?
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FORD in their service info just calls it a 8.8 Ford. These quotes are from the FORD manual.
"An embossed metal tag, bolted to the rear face of the RH axle tube, contains front axle identification information."
"SECTION 205-03:
Front Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear"
Get the model ID off of the tag and I may be able to find in in my reference. This tag is off of my rear axle and a code # like "S-869-B" is the thing you'll be looking for. It'll probably be a 31 spline though.
"An embossed metal tag, bolted to the rear face of the RH axle tube, contains front axle identification information."
"SECTION 205-03:
Front Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear"
Get the model ID off of the tag and I may be able to find in in my reference. This tag is off of my rear axle and a code # like "S-869-B" is the thing you'll be looking for. It'll probably be a 31 spline though.
Last edited by ncranchero; May 19, 2007 at 01:18 PM.
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The front 'axle' is a Ford 8.8 IFS. It uses reverse cut gears, and the ring gear is 8.8 inches in diameter (hence the "8.8"). Im not sure on the spline count, but it's probably somewhere around 28 on the CV shafts.
The 9.75 has 31 spline axleshafts.
The 9.75 has 31 spline axleshafts.
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Originally Posted by ATC Crazy
The front 'axle' is a Ford 8.8 IFS. It uses reverse cut gears, and the ring gear is 8.8 inches in diameter (hence the "8.8"). Im not sure on the spline count, but it's probably somewhere around 28 on the CV shafts.
The 9.75 has 31 spline axleshafts.
The 9.75 has 31 spline axleshafts.
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Originally Posted by 98infinity
I read somewhere that it was a 34 spline the 9.75, also is the bolt patturn on the front facing 8.8 the same a a rear one?
And the Front IFS uses 28 splines
Last edited by ATC Crazy; May 22, 2007 at 10:37 AM.
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also is the bolt patturn on the front facing 8.8 the same a a rear one?
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Wicked so you think I could put a diff skid plate on there? such as this? http://www.warn.com/truck/mounting-s...al_plate.shtmlThanks
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Why? your diff is hidden behind the suspension crossmembers. Its tucked in out of harms way, you can't even see it.
Theres no need for a differential skid plate on the front of these trucks, unless you get a 4 or 6 inch lift, and those usually include a big skid plate that protects alot more.
That cover you see is meant for a Solid front or rear axle in which the diff cover is exposed.
Theres no need for a differential skid plate on the front of these trucks, unless you get a 4 or 6 inch lift, and those usually include a big skid plate that protects alot more.
That cover you see is meant for a Solid front or rear axle in which the diff cover is exposed.
Last edited by Amtek; May 25, 2007 at 03:36 AM.
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It is not hidden, it is behind the crossmember but is abit lower than it.
I knew it was for a solid 8.8 I was just wondering if I could fit it on the front, I dont think I could because the diff has a attachment on the front of it with a bushing.
I knew it was for a solid 8.8 I was just wondering if I could fit it on the front, I dont think I could because the diff has a attachment on the front of it with a bushing.
