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Senior User
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 266
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From: Michigan
Eh, who needs A/C anyways, lol!
I'm surprised my truck doesn't have A/C, since it the the top model offered.
But i love the vent windows and the sliding rear window.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 4,990
Likes: 6
From: Florida
It was a different time back then, most trucks did not come with air conditioning, as it was an extra cost option.
Today, it's a different story.
It's only hot in inland CA in the summer, late spring and early fall. Along the shore, it rarely gets any hotter than 85 degrees.
And since most of SoCal is a desert, it's a DRY HEAT.
You cannot say that about sub-tropic Florida!
The Big Dummy was born in Santa Monica, and now resides about 40 miles east in bee-u-ti-ful Hacienda Heights, another of the 60 or so suburbs of LA.
Today, it's a different story.
It's only hot in inland CA in the summer, late spring and early fall. Along the shore, it rarely gets any hotter than 85 degrees.
And since most of SoCal is a desert, it's a DRY HEAT.
You cannot say that about sub-tropic Florida!
The Big Dummy was born in Santa Monica, and now resides about 40 miles east in bee-u-ti-ful Hacienda Heights, another of the 60 or so suburbs of LA.
Hey,maybe you saw my truck on the lot.lol.Just kiddin.
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 785
From: Simi Valley, CA
If the AXLE code begins with a letter: Limited Slip.
If with a number: No Limited Slip.
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B = EOTZ5310B .. Front Spring / Load Rate 2650 lbs.
D = E2TZ5560D .. Rear Spring / No Load Rate listed.
After March 1981, Ford no longer lists the spring load rates in the parts catalog (the SOB's!).
If the springs part number was used before that date, I can find the load rate. After that date, I'm SOL.
This was the case originally, and today, it's the same old sad story.
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Tape 2 = Regular & Super Cab.
Two stripes run the length of the upper side of the fender/door/cab corner/bedside.
The lower stripe is much thicker than the upper. Several different combo colors were available.
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The GVWR depends on the TYPE-GVW code, not by the engine size.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 4,990
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From: Florida
I had asked someone about this but I never got an answer.My axle code is 13,which means I have No limited slip.And I know it doesn't have a posi.So,does this mean that my left rear axle spins freely?And if my Right rear wheel loses traction,say if I got stuck on a wet dirt road,does that mean i'm screwed?I'm thinking so.
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 785
From: Simi Valley, CA
Posi, or Posi-Traction are GM terms. Originally the term Posi-Traction was used by Packard (not a GM car!) in 1956, as this was the first vehicle to offer it (as an option).
Ford uses the term Limited Slip, which covers a wide range of axles like: Traction-Lok, Equa-Lok, whatever.
Ford introduced Limited Slip (Equa-Lok) in 1959.
Logistics Pro
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From: Florida
There is no such thing as a Posi, or Posi-Traction axle on any Ford.
Posi, or Posi-Traction are GM terms. Originally the term Posi-Traction was used by Packard (not a GM car!) in 1956, as this was the first vehicle to offer it (as an option).
Ford uses the term Limited Slip, which covers a wide range of axles like: Traction-Lok, Equa-Lok, whatever.
Ford introduced Limited Slip in 1959 on passenger cars and F100's initially.
Posi, or Posi-Traction are GM terms. Originally the term Posi-Traction was used by Packard (not a GM car!) in 1956, as this was the first vehicle to offer it (as an option).
Ford uses the term Limited Slip, which covers a wide range of axles like: Traction-Lok, Equa-Lok, whatever.
Ford introduced Limited Slip in 1959 on passenger cars and F100's initially.
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 785
From: Simi Valley, CA
Some of my posts have all sorts of Ford trivia in them...and one thing you should do is...
Read the same post after an hour elapses (the time FTE allows for editing).
I'm the editing KING of FTE, and within that hour, the entire post may be different!
Read the same post after an hour elapses (the time FTE allows for editing).
I'm the editing KING of FTE, and within that hour, the entire post may be different!
Last edited by NumberDummy; Feb 3, 2009 at 07:31 PM. Reason: LOL!!! Since when do I need a reason?
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Logistics Pro
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Florida
I'll keep that in mind.lol.
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 266
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From: Michigan
Are you aware that H9 is a Limited Slip rear axle?
If the AXLE code begins with a letter: Limited Slip.
If with a number: No Limited Slip.
--------------------------------
B = EOTZ5310B .. Front Spring / Load Rate 2650 lbs.
D = E2TZ5560D .. Rear Spring / No Load Rate listed.
After March 1981, Ford no longer lists the spring load rates in the parts catalog (the SOB's!).
If the springs part number was used before that date, I can find the load rate. After that date, I'm SOL.
This was the case originally, and today, it's the same old sad story.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Tape 2 = Regular & Super Cab.
Two stripes run the length of the upper side of the fender/door/cab corner/bedside.
The lower stripe is much thicker than the upper. Several different combo colors were available.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The GVWR depends on the TYPE-GVW code, not by the engine size.
If the AXLE code begins with a letter: Limited Slip.
If with a number: No Limited Slip.
--------------------------------
B = EOTZ5310B .. Front Spring / Load Rate 2650 lbs.
D = E2TZ5560D .. Rear Spring / No Load Rate listed.
After March 1981, Ford no longer lists the spring load rates in the parts catalog (the SOB's!).
If the springs part number was used before that date, I can find the load rate. After that date, I'm SOL.
This was the case originally, and today, it's the same old sad story.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Tape 2 = Regular & Super Cab.
Two stripes run the length of the upper side of the fender/door/cab corner/bedside.
The lower stripe is much thicker than the upper. Several different combo colors were available.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The GVWR depends on the TYPE-GVW code, not by the engine size.
Yup, i was aware that it is an limited slip axle.
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 410
Likes: 0
From: Norfolk, VA
Additional Info:
It has a 302 EFI, AOD Tranny, 4" Inch Rough Country lift, 15" Pacer Wheels mounted on 31" BGF All-Terrains, Bedliner, Lights mounted in the fenders, amber front/red rear, fog lamps, factory marker lamps on roof. and in shipping, a used but nice tailgate finish panel.
Future Ideas:
Installing a double/single chrome roll bar w/ off-road lights, 4x4 conversion, also changing the 4" lift to 6" lift with Sky-Jacker springs and shocks (Using existing brackets from the lift now), 35" Mickey Tompson Baja Claws mountedf on Classic Locks, finish restoring my interior colors, possible re-paint (Same colors)
Last edited by Built_Ford_Tough_757; Feb 3, 2009 at 11:03 PM. Reason: Additional Info
