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Old May 27, 2009 | 12:33 AM
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serial numbers??

Earlier today i discovered that my drag link on my 71 f-100 had quite a bit of slack in it,i went to my local parts store and even prepriced it online,both of my sources said i would need to know the serial number "before m000001 or after m000009" what does this number mean and where is it located? the only thing that my parts guy and myself could figure is the shape of the draglink because there is a notable diffence between the two.i even went as far as crawling under the truck and measuring the thing,that was about the only way to be sure we ordered the right part.but any help on solving this mystery would be great ,thanks to all!
 
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Old May 27, 2009 | 05:09 AM
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1965/72 F100 Draglink

Originally Posted by parrd729
Earlier today i discovered that my drag link on my 71 f-100 had quite a bit of slack in it. I went to my local parts store and even pre-priced it online.

Both of my sources said I would need to know the serial number: before M00001 or FROM M00001 what does these numbers mean and where are they located?
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The last six digits of the eleven digit VIN is the serial number.

The VIN will be found on your registration.

1971 examples: F10YRJ70001 ~ F10YRM30000

C5TZ3304C .. Draglink / Marked: C5TA-3305-A

Fits: 1965/70 F100/250 2WD / 1971 F100/250 2WD before serial number M00001
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D2TZ3304C .. Draglink / Not marked.

Fits: 1971 F100 2WD from serial number M00001 / 1972 F100 2WD.

Also fits 1971/72 F250 2WD from serial number M00001 with a GVW of 6200 lbs. & 12 1/8" x 2" brakes.

 
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oh,well heck ,you learn something new every day i suppose.the reason i was stumped is that my vin didn't jive with the numbers it offered,but the new one came today and it is a perfect fit.thank you for solving the brain teaser though.
 
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