Where is the front axle code

[SwampMaster]

I know I should already know this, but you know what they say. I know everything, but I just can't remember it all at once. Here's the deal. I just bought another Bronco and it has the H2J rear axle code. I want to know where the code is for the front axle to see if this thing has factory L/S in the front. This truck was actually a pretty good one in it's day. Front and rear sway bars, quad shocks, tilt, AC, Cruise and it was/is a free wheelin with the XLT package. Too bad the body is so trashed. It's been a plow truck for a long time. It actually runs pretty well and holds good oil pressure. Somewhere along the line someone put a new gate on it and it is still in good shape.

Swamp

[Ranger429]

The tag on the axle itself should have LS right after the gear ratio if it is a limited slip. If there is no tag try and find the BOM # on the driver side of the axle tube next to the center section.

[Squid]

H2J should be the complete axle code, for both front and rear.

[SwampMaster]

Thanks Ranger and squid. So squid, you are saying that since the rear axle code says it is a 3.50 L/S w/tilt column, that the front axle is also a L/S?
Swamp

[Squid]

No, the front is probably open, unless it specifically says it's a l/s.

[blythe_mechanic]

the tag could be missing, or torn off
the f150 custom could be ordered with a limited slip in the front

[cuse]

I don't think they ever came with limited-slips on the front axle on the half-tonners.

[Highhorse78]

I don't think they ever came with limited-slips on the front axle on the half-tonners.

Mine had the factory Trac-lock in the front as well as the rear. It had a seperate tag on the front cover designating LS.

[cuse]

Mine had the factory Trac-lock in the front as well as the rear. It had a seperate tag on the front cover designating LS.

Thanks. I read somewhere they didn't. ?>:<?

What axles, F/R? Ratio? Type of veh?

[Highhorse78]

Thanks. I read somewhere they didn't. ?>:<?

What axles, F/R? Ratio? Type of veh?

On my 78 bronco, stock d44 an 9" with a 4.10 ratio.

[blythe_mechanic]

most of the f150's did not get the l/s opption but some did, it was big $$ to get back then

[MIL1ION]

Note to users: Front axles on 4x4's are of the same ratio or one point off than the rear axles of which the code is on the Rating plate

ie:" Rear axle code 34 =Dana 60 3.54

That means the front axle is also 3.54 but in Dana 44F

ie: Rear axle = 4.11
Front axle = 4.10

Rear axle 4:10
Front axle 4.09

Rear axle 3:73
Front axle 3.73

[SwampMaster]

Thanks million. I knew that from the factory the ratios would be the same. I just want to know if my new one or any of the other ones I have with factory L/S in the rear came with L/S in the front.
Swamp