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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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where is the stamp on the diff

trying to find out what diff is in this truck

 
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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There should be a tag on the diff cover, around the 12' oclock position.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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what size dose this mean ?

did not find a tag at 12 o clock but did find a tag on the back side








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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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Should be a code on the door jamb think Dana 135
 
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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This is where you should find the ID tag.

 
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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door jam

what am i look for i found a number but not shure


655/95




rim size 19.5x6
i think 10 studs
 

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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 10:13 PM
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It's a Dana 135. But I can't recall if the 550 got 4.30s or what... Anyone remember?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 10:21 PM
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thanks

i know that truck has 4.88 F D axel ratio

i need to replace p brake shoes and need to find you if you can get the roters off with taking the hub off or need a little help with the bearing reinstall

i could just hack in but i love my truck much to not fix it 110 % right the frist time

also have new thing to fix now the leaking seal at the yoke
 

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You can get the a lot of info on your rear axle here
http://www2.dana.com/pdf/AXSM-8941.pdf
 
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