97 rearend

[fordF250]

i have the 97 in my signature and the rearend went and wrecked the housing. i know this rearend is a 4.10 LS. how do I know if it's a full floating axle. im searching for a used one and need tips on exactly what i need and what years will fit. help is greatly appreciated need to get this truck back on the road asap

[mkeith54]

If it's a 7.3 and a 3/4 ton then unless someone did some real rigging. it is a full floater. A quick way to tell is to look at the axle portion that extends through the wheel. If it has a cover held on by bolts then it's a full floater. Another tell is the fact it has 8 lugs on the wheel.

[351fifty]

92-97 all have the sterling 10.25 on f250-f350 and used the vss to communicate to the speedometer, and 85?-91 all used same axel but speedo did not go off the rear, the 88-91 is capable once the tone ring and sensor are installed iirc but best bet is any 3/4 to 1 ton ford 92-97 single rear wheel will work for you with no issues

[fordF250]

thanks for the help. just hopefully the one i found is in good shape

[STROKED_NY_023]

Another option is swapping in an SD rear. Get the hubs machined to 8x6.5 and you will have a stronger axle with disc brakes!!!!

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[slandry786]

fordF250 what part of the country are you in, i have a 410 limited in the houston area

[Diesel_brad]

I also have a 4.10 LS in NEPA

[fordF250]

im in SW Pa but i found one and just got it put in. just glad the truck moves again.

[fordF250]

what is the difference between a posi rearend and limited slip.

[sgg93]

None to speak of, they are essentially the same thing.