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Dec 14, 2008 | 11:38 PM

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From: raymond alberta

ford rear axle question

i was wondering if ford ever had an 8.8 or 9 inch rear axle with limited slip and if so what years and whats the code? i might to do that with the d44 solid in the front an maybe a selectable in front

Dec 15, 2008 | 06:38 AM

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Yes but they sucked, go aftermarket if you can.

If you have an 8.8 now, there not worth investing in, get a 9"

Dec 15, 2008 | 07:09 AM

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they were both available with a limited slp, but as stated the factory units were not to good.
An aftermarket unit would be your best bet.

Dec 16, 2008 | 12:04 AM

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From: raymond alberta

yeah i was hoping for a junkyard deal cause theres no way i can afford anything aftermarket to do with axles cept gears so i guess ill just stick with the 8.8 untill i can afford a selectable and a 9"

but im doing a d44 front hopefully by next summer but i gotta get the rest of the stuff out of the way first

Dec 16, 2008 | 01:16 AM

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There's lots of junk yard 9"s that will bolt right in.

Dec 16, 2008 | 11:29 AM

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From: raymond alberta

exactly but ill wait till i can afford a selectable locker in it too my 8.8 will hold up fine till then

Dec 16, 2008 | 01:48 PM

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my buddy did a D44 sas on his 95 F150 and plans on a sterling 10.25 in the rear. His plan is to swap to biger hubs and axles in the D44 and then swap in the 10.25 and have it all 3/4 ton 8 lug...

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Dec 16, 2008 | 05:07 PM

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If the AXLE code on the Warranty Plate or Certification Label begins with a letter, the vehicle has Limited Slip.

If the AXLE code begins with a number: No Limited Slip.