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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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How to Identify drivetrain components

Okay so I was on the amsoil web site looking at fluid capacities and such and the list of drive train components is seemingly endless. Different transmissions, differentials etc. I know that I have a limited slip differential with 3.53's. But how do you identify which type of components they are. Are there identification plates, or stamps in the housings??? I am just trying to get all of my truck info put into my computer so I have it for quick reference. Sorry for the newby question, this sort of technical stuff is way above my head. I just want to really know what my truck has, or doesn't have. Thanks in advance!!!

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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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Dana 60 front axle, Dana 80 rear with the Manual trans. Transfer case could be either 241 DHD or DLD, check side to see if it has a PTO cover, if so, it is a DHD.
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!!! Thanks again, I do have a PTO cover. What is the difference in dana rear and front axles? Just curious.

Would my tranny be the NV4500?

Thanks a bundle..

BTW got ahold of the SSI guys and I am going to get the steering stabilizer. My track bar that is on there right now is only about a year old so I am going to have to wait a while for the track bar upgrade, but thanks for the info on those guys, great customer service.

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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by wyododge
YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!!! Thanks again, I do have a PTO cover. What is the difference in dana rear and front axles? Just curious.

Would my tranny be the NV4500?

Thanks a bundle..

BTW got ahold of the SSI guys and I am going to get the steering stabilizer. My track bar that is on there right now is only about a year old so I am going to have to wait a while for the track bar upgrade, but thanks for the info on those guys, great customer service.
Nope, your tranny would be the NV5600. the 4500 was the 5spd.
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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Your tranny is a NV5600
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 08:59 AM
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Not sure what you mean by the differences in the axles?

All had Dana 60 fronts ( until 3rd gen in 2003 ) Automatic equipped trucks had Dana 70 rears, and Manuals had 80's.

Basically, just as the numbers go up, they get stouter.
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:29 AM
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It should also give you some info inside the glove box.
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by patdaly
Not sure what you mean by the differences in the axles?

All had Dana 60 fronts ( until 3rd gen in 2003 ) Automatic equipped trucks had Dana 70 rears, and Manuals had 80's.

Basically, just as the numbers go up, they get stouter.
That is actually what I was getting at, what the numbers indicated. Thanks for the info and the help. You guys are great!!!
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