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What VIN number is gear ratio?

What VIN number is 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.

What was the Ford F 150 in 1987?

1987 Ford F-150 Specifications. by Michael G. Sanchez. The eighth generation of Ford’s F-150 debuted for the 1987 model year. The Blue Oval’s full-size pickup hit the late 1980s with a sleeker, more aerodynamic exterior design, anti-lock brakes for the first time, a lineup of fuel-injected engines and numerous minor upgrades and enhancements.

How to identify the axle on a Ford truck?

Identify Your Ford Truck Axle From The Door Sticker – Blue Oval Trucks 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:

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.

What was the Ford F Series in 1987?

1987 Ford F-Series Trucks Ford’s evolution of the eighth-generation F-Series took a key turn in 1987 with yet another refresh on the 1980 F150 redesign. This time, however, Ford took the equivalent of a giant leap in the styling department, and it helped make an already successful model sell even better.

How big is the axle on a Ford F-150?

1983-2006 Ford F-150 * Ford 8.8-Inch Heavy Duty – Starting in 2015 the 8.8-inch axle in the F150 is now an HD version. The new 8.8-Inch HD cover has 12 bolts. Ring & Pinions are different than the previous 8.8-Inch axle and are not interchangeable.

What kind of axles does a Ford truck have?

1976-1977 Models: Disc brakes, 297X/760X-sized U-joints. Five-bolt spindles are unique to 1976-1979 Ford 1/2-ton Dana 44 axles so crossover of brands (Chevy/Dodge/Jeep) not possible.

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.

How big is the axle on a Ford Ranger?

1983-2011 Ford Ranger (56.50-Inches WMS to WMS 1983-1992) (58.50-Inches WMS to WMS) All 31-Spline Axle Shafts Except 1990-2011 Ford Ranger (FX4 Models Were 31-Spline) 1991-2001 Ford Explorer (The Ford Explorer Sport still used the solid rear 8.8 until 2003) (59.50-Inch WMS to WMS)

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