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Title: What diff in 87 Ford Econoline Van
Post by: Matt4x4 on October 11, 2006, 04:01:53 PM

How can I tell what the rear diff is with this van 1987 ford Econoline.

Thanks

Title: What diff in 87 Ford Econoline Van
Post by: TJ54 on October 13, 2006, 04:10:30 PM

Take a pic and post it, Someone will be able to tell you.

On a 8.8'' the back is removed for servicing, like on the d44 and d35. On the ford 9'' the centre pumpkin containing the gears etc. is removed from the front leaving the housing on the vehicle


But you could google these axles and see if the pics look like the one in the van.

Title: What diff in 87 Ford Econoline Van
Post by: gsxtacy on October 13, 2006, 04:39:01 PM

you could also tell by the bolt pattern and the lug size on the axle.  if it's 12 ( ithink) then it's a 60.

Title: What diff in 87 Ford Econoline Van
Post by: Matt4x4 on October 13, 2006, 08:25:07 PM

It took me some time on googling it. I lost all my great websites that told me what diffs are in what vehicles. I think its the F8.8 with drums and 28 spline.
Is there a great difference in strength between the 31 spline and 28 spline F8.8?


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Title: What diff in 87 Ford Econoline Van
Post by: chrispl on October 14, 2006, 09:53:24 PM

hey,are you the guy interested in my ford econoline van? if u want to know its an e350

Title: What diff in 87 Ford Econoline Van
Post by: Matt4x4 on October 15, 2006, 12:37:10 AM

Yes I am chrispl

I need a beefier rear axle then the  D35.