FORD Axle tag
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anyone know what make, year, this tag came off of.....top line....S 2 2 3 C
second line....2 L 7 3..........88.........4 L 0 2 ?????
any information would be of help. I picked this axle up to put under a pre-65 econoline pick-up, but not wide enough, lacks about two inches on either side....maybe off-set wheels, IF the axle is worth the effort. Thanks Paul
second line....2 L 7 3..........88.........4 L 0 2 ?????
any information would be of help. I picked this axle up to put under a pre-65 econoline pick-up, but not wide enough, lacks about two inches on either side....maybe off-set wheels, IF the axle is worth the effort. Thanks Paul
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From: Easton,Ks
Originally Posted by rocking-b
anyone know what make, year, this tag came off of.....top line....S 2 2 3 C
second line....2 L 7 3..........88.........4 L 0 2 ?????
any information would be of help. I picked this axle up to put under a pre-65 econoline pick-up, but not wide enough, lacks about two inches on either side....maybe off-set wheels, IF the axle is worth the effort. Thanks Paul
second line....2 L 7 3..........88.........4 L 0 2 ?????
any information would be of help. I picked this axle up to put under a pre-65 econoline pick-up, but not wide enough, lacks about two inches on either side....maybe off-set wheels, IF the axle is worth the effort. Thanks Paul
So would think the axle was made Nov 4, 1992 at the Sterling Plant.
It is an LS rear end with a ratio of 2.73:1 with a 8.8" ring gear.
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Thank you for your reply..I did not know what "L S" stood for, but now that I see it, makes sense.
I think I have been had.....I was told that it was a "Detroit locker" when I bought it, but the little voice in my head told me not to believe it. Is this axle a Dana? [I KNOW, I KNOW....all these questions. I will have to find a resource book on all the rear ends ford makes ] but until then....I have knowledgeable people such as your self, to ask. Thanks in advance for your help, it is appreciated.
I think I have been had.....I was told that it was a "Detroit locker" when I bought it, but the little voice in my head told me not to believe it. Is this axle a Dana? [I KNOW, I KNOW....all these questions. I will have to find a resource book on all the rear ends ford makes ] but until then....I have knowledgeable people such as your self, to ask. Thanks in advance for your help, it is appreciated.
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this is a ford 8.8 rear axle they are inall f-150's and other they startedusing this rear somewhere around 1982 after stopping using the old standard 9" which would also be a great choice for the truck you are working on {probably what came in it}!Subford is correct on saying it is a locking or limited slip this is used by auto manufacturers because it is a generic term with no copyright infringements as Detroit Locker is a locker that is a trademark brand name
