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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 11:49 PM
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Which axle?

Just wondering which rear axle would be in my 2005 F-350 SRW 4x4 diesel?
The code on my door jam sticker is 3L

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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 12:21 AM
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Sterling 10.50 probably.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 08:11 AM
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According to the SD tech folder, the "3L" means that you have a 3.73 limited slip rear axle.

And, as Robs06SuperDuty said earlier, it should be a 10.5" Sterling rear axle.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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kinda a vague question...
 
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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Visteon (Sterling) 10.50" rear axle. See Page 23 in link below:

https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas...essd-exlbb.pdf
 
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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Thanks guys, i needed to know to order a bearing kit for it - great link Furian!
 
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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Glad to help!
 
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