Can you identify the rear axle of a car?
Seasoned car guys can often identify cars at first sight. But how many of us can easily ID a vehicle’s rear axle? It’s a handy skill to have for sure — especially when you’re scouring a junkyard for a replacement axle or evaluating a potential project vehicle.
Who is the author of rear axle ID?
Study up on rear axles with this infographic made by OnAllCylinders contributor Lori Sams. Author: David Fuller David Fuller is OnAllCylinders’ managing editor. During his 20-year career in the auto industry, he has covered a variety of races, shows, and industry events and has authored articles for multiple magazines.
Where is the axle identification tag on a Ford?
The axle identification tag is located at about the 3 o’clock position under the third-member mounting nut when you are looking straight at the front of the axle. These tags are typically quite beat up, twisted, and rusted over the years.
What does the number 4l11 mean on a Ford axle?
The code, 4L11, tells us that it is a 4.11:1 ratio with a limited-slip or Traction-Lok differential. It also has a 9-inch ring gear. The axle tag typically has two lines of numbers and letters stamped on it.
Seasoned car guys can often identify cars at first sight. But how many of us can easily ID a vehicle’s rear axle? It’s a handy skill to have for sure — especially when you’re scouring a junkyard for a replacement axle or evaluating a potential project vehicle.
What kind of rear differential does a Chevy 10 bolt have?
The rear cover’s shape and the number of bolts are identifying features for GM rear differentials. The round 10-bolt cover with a bulge for the ring gear identifies this axle assembly as an 8.5-inch 10-bolt.
The axle identification tag is located at about the 3 o’clock position under the third-member mounting nut when you are looking straight at the front of the axle. These tags are typically quite beat up, twisted, and rusted over the years.
The code, 4L11, tells us that it is a 4.11:1 ratio with a limited-slip or Traction-Lok differential. It also has a 9-inch ring gear. The axle tag typically has two lines of numbers and letters stamped on it.