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Old 02-06-2011, 10:51 AM
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2011 Axle Upgrade Option?
When comparing XLT and FX4 models on Fords website under Power/Handling - Handling there is an option for Axle Upgrade (Optional) what is this axle upgrade???
 
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Old 02-06-2011, 11:28 AM
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Gear ratios and LS/e-locker. The housing is the same. However, it is rumored the Ecoboost trucks has stronger internals to deal with the torque.
 
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Old 02-06-2011, 11:54 AM
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Gear ratios and LS/e-locker. The housing is the same. However, it is rumored the Ecoboost trucks has stronger internals to deal with the torque.
If any would have it, it would be the 6.2. More torque than the EB. And I do not think any do. The 9.75 is sufficient to handle anything these engines put out.
 
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Old 02-06-2011, 12:31 PM
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If any would have it, it would be the 6.2. More torque than the EB. And I do not think any do. The 9.75 is sufficient to handle anything these engines put out.
The F250 use the same 9.75'', but with stronger parts inside.


During the teardown live chat, the engineer did say the EB had a stronger rear axel.
 
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Old 02-06-2011, 12:43 PM
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Stronger pinnion & bearings...

axle "upgreade in order guide refers to stepper gears.

3.55 to 3.73 is called an "upgrade".
 
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Old 02-06-2011, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by °°Pat°°
The F250 use the same 9.75'', but with stronger parts inside.


During the teardown live chat, the engineer did say the EB had a stronger rear axel.
F250's have a 10.5" sterling, it looks the same as a 9.75" sterling but it is all different.
 
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Old 02-06-2011, 03:46 PM
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from what i understand the vehicles that come equipped with the 6.2L (including the raptor) get the "mexican service" axle. its the same 9.75, just with thicker axle tubes, and obviously the raptor is 6" wider
 
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