strange axle code door tag
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3 digit AXLE code ~ 1980/89
The first two digits are the rear axle code: 16 = 3.50-1 / non Limited Slip / 3750 lb. Rear Axle Capacity
The third digit in this case decodes to this: 3 = Power Steering Delete.
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The axle codes third digit translated:
2 = 1980/89: Limited Slip Front Differential / 3 = 1983/89: Power Steering Delete / 4 = 1983/89: Power Brake Delete / 5 = 1983: Power Brakes.
Info source: Pages 39 & 41 from the General Information Section of the 1980/89 Ford Light Truck Parts Catalog.
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If the axle code begins with a number: no Limited Slip.
If the axle code begins with a letter: the vehicle has Limited Slip.
If the axle code begins with a letter: the vehicle has Limited Slip.
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