i have an 86 xlt and i would like to know what axle is in the rear any one know or know where i can find out
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, Nov 18 2004 07:29 PM
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Posted 20 November 2004 - 12:19 AM
I am not sure what year Ford stopped using the 9" in the full size trucks...
If your rear diff has a removeable rear cover, you have an 8.8.
If your diff has bolts on the front of the housing, with a front loading carrier, you have a 9"
If your rear diff has a removeable rear cover, you have an 8.8.
If your diff has bolts on the front of the housing, with a front loading carrier, you have a 9"
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Posted 23 November 2004 - 11:06 PM
More than likely it is a Ford 8.8" with 3.00 or 3.55 gears. Ford Broncos had the 8.8" beginning in 1983, but some had the 9" up thru 86. If you find the axle code on the door jamb, post it here and we can decode it. Easy way is just to look for the removable rear inspection plate like posted.
Here's a pic of a Ford 8.8" rear axle:
Here's a pic of a Ford 8.8" rear axle:
1984 Bronco XLT, 351W H.O., C-6 AT, Ford 9", SkyJ 6" lift, 35" tires on MT Classic rims, S&W Racecars 10-pt cage kit, custom "shaker" assembly.
1988 Bronco Custom, 302 EFI, C-6 AT, Ford 8.8". parting out
1986 Bronco Custom, 300I-6, NP435
1988 Bronco Custom, 302 EFI, C-6 AT, Ford 8.8". parting out
1986 Bronco Custom, 300I-6, NP435
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Posted 23 November 2004 - 11:33 PM
well unfortunatlythe last owner repainted it and never replaced the info tag. this is what i have
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Posted 24 November 2004 - 07:50 PM
Consider yourself lucky, that is a Ford 9". You might still have a tag on the front side under one of the carrier bolts (next to the driveshaft /pinion.) It's the silver strip in this pic:
1984 Bronco XLT, 351W H.O., C-6 AT, Ford 9", SkyJ 6" lift, 35" tires on MT Classic rims, S&W Racecars 10-pt cage kit, custom "shaker" assembly.
1988 Bronco Custom, 302 EFI, C-6 AT, Ford 8.8". parting out
1986 Bronco Custom, 300I-6, NP435
1988 Bronco Custom, 302 EFI, C-6 AT, Ford 8.8". parting out
1986 Bronco Custom, 300I-6, NP435
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Posted 26 November 2004 - 05:26 PM
If you do a little research on the Ford 9", you'll find out why I said you are lucky, compared to if you had the fORD 8.8". It's much easier to change gear ratios by just swapping the carrier assembly which makes it popular with the racing crowd. Keep in mind that it is a 31-spline half-ton axle, and can still break if you put oversize tires on it. But in my opinion, it is stronger than the 8.8" and a little easier to work on. I'm lookin at installing a spool in mine to make it a full-time, locked axle.
1984 Bronco XLT, 351W H.O., C-6 AT, Ford 9", SkyJ 6" lift, 35" tires on MT Classic rims, S&W Racecars 10-pt cage kit, custom "shaker" assembly.
1988 Bronco Custom, 302 EFI, C-6 AT, Ford 8.8". parting out
1986 Bronco Custom, 300I-6, NP435
1988 Bronco Custom, 302 EFI, C-6 AT, Ford 8.8". parting out
1986 Bronco Custom, 300I-6, NP435
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