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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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Need info about decoding vin on 77 dent side
 
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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just go here https://www.ford-trucks.com/vin-decoder/index.php, type in the VIN #, and change the year range to the appropriate range.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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Thanks a lot
 
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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You can post all the info here or send it to me.

I've decoded over 600 VIN's & the codes from the Warranty Plate for members.

The decoder isn't always right, and some info isn't even listed.

I use the appropriate Ford parts catalog, not some bought off the shelf ref book.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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I was getting info for someone else and I will see if he has his info yet, if not I will be back and post the vin number. Thanks ND
 
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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The vin # has been decoded, however he has a question about the axle code:
His message: I got the vin but now im trhying to find something to read the axle code. It is h21. I dont know if the h is for the front or rear, but there is an h for front, but not a 21 for rear and there is an h2 for the rear but no 1 for front but I know the rear is 9 " for sure just from looking at it.

(this is garble to me.....can you make heads or tails out of his question?)

Thanks
 
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MessengerII
The vin # has been decoded, however he has a question about the axle code:
His message: I got the vin but now im trhying to find something to read the axle code. It is h21. I dont know if the h is for the front or rear, but there is an h for front, but not a 21 for rear and there is an h2 for the rear but no 1 for front but I know the rear is 9 " for sure just from looking at it.

(this is garble to me.....can you make heads or tails out of his question?)

Thanks
The first two digits refer to the rear axle.

H2 = Ford 9" / 3.50-1 / with Limited Slip / 3750 lb. Rear Axle Capacity.

The third digit refers to the front axle.

There is no number 1 listed.

There is the letter I listed, but that's for 1978 or 1979 only.

Are you sure this is a 1977? Post the last 6 digits of the VIN for me to verify.
 
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