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Kid,
A small bit of information I found below. It's referring to a 2000 F250 but it's a start.
It seems to at least confirm that no axle code on the pillar sticker was semi normal back in the day and that the tag on your rear differential should answer your original question as I figured it would. I just hope the damn tag is still there. Sometimes mechanics or owners take them off when servicing the dif and forget to or just don't put them back in place where they belong!
Q) Is it normal to have no code on the VCF under the axle portion of the label?
A) Not "normal", but common on trucks built back then.
On an F-250, you know it's a 3.73 ratio and you know it's a Ford-design axle with 10.5" ring gear.
You can check the metal tag under one of the bolt heads on the dif to see if you have LS or open differential. If it's an SRW truck, it will have 3.73 gears. The tag will say "3L73" if it's LS and "3 73" if it's an open diff.
Rick...
A small bit of information I found below. It's referring to a 2000 F250 but it's a start.
It seems to at least confirm that no axle code on the pillar sticker was semi normal back in the day and that the tag on your rear differential should answer your original question as I figured it would. I just hope the damn tag is still there. Sometimes mechanics or owners take them off when servicing the dif and forget to or just don't put them back in place where they belong!
Q) Is it normal to have no code on the VCF under the axle portion of the label?
A) Not "normal", but common on trucks built back then.
On an F-250, you know it's a 3.73 ratio and you know it's a Ford-design axle with 10.5" ring gear.
You can check the metal tag under one of the bolt heads on the dif to see if you have LS or open differential. If it's an SRW truck, it will have 3.73 gears. The tag will say "3L73" if it's LS and "3 73" if it's an open diff.
Rick...
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im having the same problem on mine. No axle code on the door sticker. i have a 2000 f250, the metal tag on the diff itself (as far as i can tell) states that i have a 4.10 LS all though its hard to see the first number because of the bolt.
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If all else fails, Ford will send you a copy of the original window sticker if you give them the VIN.
In the case of the Chassis Cab, does Ford ever ship the truck without a rear axle?
In the case of the Chassis Cab, does Ford ever ship the truck without a rear axle?
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From: Slatington, PA
The only reason I could see is for a railroad truck with custom narrow axles.
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You have a 3.73 limited slip (the 3L 73 part) 10.5" sterling axle.
Thats a normal practice. Having a LS up front can make for some interesting steering when the hubs are in. That's why you usually see an open or locker in the front.
Thats a normal practice. Having a LS up front can make for some interesting steering when the hubs are in. That's why you usually see an open or locker in the front.
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A locker is a differential that locks both axle shafts together. Some are automatic, others are selectable (off or on). The downside to this is its difficult to turn since both wheels turn the same speed.
A LS up front would give the same pull since it trys to stay locked up. It'll slip eventually though. I'm not sure exactly how it feels since I've never driven a vehicle with a LS up front.
A LS up front would give the same pull since it trys to stay locked up. It'll slip eventually though. I'm not sure exactly how it feels since I've never driven a vehicle with a LS up front.
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