Truck Axel Size?

[HD]

Do you guy's know where to find out what size your truck axle is?

I have a rusted through differential cover that is now leaking. It appears that the truck was made with 2 different size differentials...a 9.75 or a 10.25...one of which, the covers are different.

The truck is a 2006 F150 King Ranch with a 5.4
It's a 4X4, crew cab

Where would I find what it is? I tried "Google" and came up empty handed....

Thanks for the help,
HD

[mike89]

I'd go into the local salvage yard and have a talk.. there has to be one close by ya...  if nothing else pics and then goggle it??  don't know if that would work or not...  I also don't think it should be leaking, but that is life..

[HD]

I guess it's pretty common with Fords Mikey....I flipped a coin and ordered one...we'll see...

[dew2]

I have replaced axles and bearings on a few rears.Is there a make and number on the bell/driveshaft side of it? There should be as a reference # Or I ve taken the part with me to a junkyard That cover is easy to bring along to match up.Yah gotta remove it anyway

[mike89]

I guess it's pretty common with Fords Mikey....I flipped a coin and ordered one...we'll see...

hope ya got it right!!!

[Rebel SS]

You identify it by the metal differential housing tag on it.....if it's still there. Ring gear size, pinion, date code.

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[HD]

I didn't see a tag anywhere. I'll see if my friend will let me put it up on his lift and look around better.

[Rebel SS]

I didn't see a tag anywhere. I'll see if my friend will let me put it up on his lift and look around better.

 

Hokay...here ya go.....     

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[HD]

I called the Ford garage that worked on the truck last...(in Braham) an they said that I bought the wrong one (50-50 shot) The 9.75 and the 10.25 have the same bolt pattern....only a 1/2" difference....you wouldn't know it till you tried to put the wrong one on.....both have a 12 bolt pattern

 

Anyways, I'm trying to cancel the one from Amazon, cause I bought one from the Ford garage. (the only sucky part is, this one is not painted...and does not come with a gasket) ... 

[Rebel SS]

Isn't working on cars and trucks FUN?!         

[HD]

Isn't working on cars and trucks FUN?!       

NOPE! I figured I would have some time off to relax,and hunt with my daughter during turkey season....karma say's no! You gotta fix other stuff! 

[LPS]

Good luck HD.  You can always make a gasket.  You are handy as heck. 

[HD]

Thanks LPS... I did end up making a gasket (I have a set of hole punches) I got it all fixed up this afternoon. Thanks for the help boys!