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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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88 F250 spec help!

I have an 88 F250 XLT Lariat with a 5.8L 351w. My question is what is the stock axles on there? Or how do I find this out? And what is the ratio? Turning her into a mud runner but I was wondering if I needed to upgrade the axles or not.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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check the axle code on the door sticker
 
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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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Alright. I'll have my truck back from my ex's on saturday. I'll look then. THANKS!
 
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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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oh and here bud

Axle Decoder Chart

Code Ratio

12 2.73
17 3.25
17 3.31
18 3.08
19 3.55
25 4.10
29 3.55
35 4.10
36 3.73
39 3.55
45 4.10
49 3.55
65 4.10
69 3.55
72 4.63
73 5.13
H5 4.10
H7 3.31
H8 3.08
H9 3.55
B5 4.10
B9 3.55
C5 4.10
C9 3.55
D5 4.10
F5 4.10
W5 4.10

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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 08:14 AM
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That chart sure would help huh? Lol. I have C9's on there. Thanks for the help!
 
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