How do I know what axle my Ford truck has?

How do I know what axle my Ford truck has?

How to Find Out the Axle Ratio on a Ford Pickup

1. Open the front door on the driver’s side.
2. Locate the Truck Safety Compliance Certification Label on the door pillar near the door latch.
3. Locate the two-digit code in the box labeled “AXLE,” which is just below the bar code.

How do I identify my rear axle?

To figure out exactly what axle you have, you can look for the Dana stamped bill of materials number. This stamped number can usually be found on the righthand side or on the longer axletube on the same side of the tube as the differential cover, facing the rear of the truck.

What VIN number is my rear end gear ratio?

Identify the VDS section, the fourth through eighth digits of the VIN. This section typically includes information such as the vehicle model, engine size and body type. While not every vehicle manufacturer includes gearbox ratio information in the VDS, this will be where the information is found if it was included.

How do I identify my GM rear end?

Identify your GMC or Chevrolet rear end gear ratio by the RPO Codes, usually located on the placard labeled “Service Parts Identification” inside the drivers door panel or glove box.

Can you change the gear ratio on a truck?

You can change the axle ratio, and you can do it rather easily. Quite a few members here have gone from one ratio to the next. People with 3.21 and 3.55s are going up to 3.92 and even sometimes 4.10. A lot of the 4×4 trucks you see here with lifts and larger tires have gone with 4.10 or 4.56.

Is a 3.31 axle ratio good?

Normally, the 3.31 would get you better gas mileage, on highway. But, with the 3.55 you will get a bit more pulling power so less time at higher RPM to get your trailer moving and when going uphill. If most of your towing is flat highway, the 3.31 should do you fine.

What gear ratio do I have by Vin?

How to Find Out the Gear Ratio With the VIN Number

1. Find the VIN of your vehicle.
2. Identify the VDS section, the fourth through eighth digits of the VIN.
3. Find a guide online, such as Edmunds.com or Decode This, or contact an automobile dealer to help interpret the VDS.

How do you identify a Ford rear axle assembly?

The last two digits of this code identify the exact day. Vehicles without a differential tag require visual identification of the assembly. On modern vehicles, 2WD vehicles have only one differential, and 4WD vehicles have two visible on the assembly.

Where do you find the Axle code on a Ford truck?

Identify Your Ford Truck Axle From The Door Sticker. There’s no question, the easiest way to identify the axle and gear ratio in your truck is from the door sticker. If you open the drivers door and look at the door jamb, you’ll see a sticker like the one shown below: You’ll see that the area labeled (F) is for the Axle Code.

What kind of differential do I need for my Ford truck?

Shop by your differential. Please select a rear end that matches your vehicle below. Ford has a wide range of front and rear ends! We carry everything from the 8″ IFS front end parts, to the large 10.5″ rear end parts for F-Series trucks.

Where are the Axles installed on a 1967 Ford?

The 1960s to 1967s still retain the dimples but also have an oil level plug in the back cover. The Ford 8.8-inch axle has a cast center section and the internal components are installed from the rear. There is typically a stamped steel cover that must be removed to gain access to the internals.

The last two digits of this code identify the exact day. Vehicles without a differential tag require visual identification of the assembly. On modern vehicles, 2WD vehicles have only one differential, and 4WD vehicles have two visible on the assembly.

Identify Your Ford Truck Axle From The Door Sticker. There’s no question, the easiest way to identify the axle and gear ratio in your truck is from the door sticker. If you open the drivers door and look at the door jamb, you’ll see a sticker like the one shown below: You’ll see that the area labeled (F) is for the Axle Code.

How do you find the rear end of a Ford?

The code chart tells the gear ratio and ring-gear size, denoting an 8- or 9-inch rear end. Locate the VIN tag on the rear face of the driver-side door—the primary identification tag for the vehicle. On it, look fora box labeled “axle,” containing the axle code, which requires consulting a code listing similar to that found on Drivetrain.

What are the axles on a 1972 Ford truck?

A 1868-1972 9-3/8″ rear with an open differential got the 31-spline axles with the 1-17/32″ axle bearing I.D. The 9-3/8″ rear end with a Traction-Lok differential got the larger 1-5/8″ axle bearing I.D. (The 9-3/8″ differential on cars had a hood over the pinion. Note how the webbing curves down on the 9-3/8″ housing)