Which axle do i have

If in doubt, consult one of our differential experts at ! Professional technical support is available Monday thru Friday from 8am to 5pm Pacific Standard Time. Differential tags can easily be used to identify Dana and Ford differentials. The BOM will identify the model number, the gear ratio, the type of differential, and all component parts. For instance, you might see for the BOM, but the 60 has been dropped, and one would need to use Numbers stamped into the long tube of the axle housing are often faint and hard to read.

Using a metal scraper will typically reveal the numbers most easily. However, the Dana Aftermarket Media Library can be used to identify all aspects of a particular axle using the Bill Of Materials number.

Need help identifying your differential or not sure which replacement or performance parts you need? Call our staff of differential experts at Ford differential tags are very straightforward, as indicated above. Not sure what the part you need is called? You can also use our Generic Exploded View Diagrams to identify the part you want by name. Without an ID tag, differentials are identified by the number of cover bolts, the distinctive shape of the cover, the number of ring gear bolts, and ring gear diameter.

They can also be identified by whether the center section is an integral or dropout design. Dropout differentials are also referred to as 3rd members or pumpkins. Use the images below to Help Identify Your Differential.

AAM 9. AAM AMC Model Chrysler 7. Chrysler 8. Chrysler 9. Dana 28 IFS Front. Dana 28 Parts Catalog. Dana 28 IRS Rear. Dana Dana 30 Parts Catalog. Dana 35 Parts Catalog. Dana 44 Parts Catalog. D44 HD Aluminum. D44 HD Parts Catalog. Dana 50 Parts Catalog. Dana 50 TTB. Dana 60 Parts Catalog. There are several relatively easy ways to identify a Dana axle. The cast centersection and pressed-in tubes are common for many axle manufacturers, but the stop sign-shaped differential cover is the dead giveaway for identifying an early Dana axle.

Both the Dana 44 and Dana 60 have similar stop sign-shaped differential covers. 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.

The number can be used to identify the axle, the year of manufacture, and the model vehicle the axle originally came from. This info is especially handy when looking for replacement axleshafts and brake parts for swapped-in axles. The bill of materials number can even tell you what gear ratio the axle originally came with.

You'll find a manufacturing date stamped into the axle in the same area. Unfortunately, it's not all that unusual for the bill of materials number and manufacturing date to be hard to find or unreadable.

Larry Shumaker says: November 18, at pm. Jerry says: November 1, at pm. Juan says: November 22, at am. Joe Bob says: August 31, at pm. Lori Sams says: February 24, at pm. Graham Bergey says: December 22, at pm. Any way to get in as a poster? Or is there a high resolution one available anywhere? Gary A. Anderson says: March 7, at pm.

Gt Warner says: March 9, at pm. Longoria says: March 23, at pm. Michael Carnes says: March 29, at pm. Bob Clevenger says: March 29, at pm. Scott says: March 30, at pm. Dana says: November 18, at pm. Dustin Denner says: October 23, at pm.