New to me 85

[rodymartin]

Well I got the 85 XLT 4X4. Now I begin the investigation into what is there and what I have to fix.

The tag on the door says:

GVW = F268
Trans = K
Axle = G2
Spring = 9GK

Can some one decde this for me please?

 

[NCheek]

If you can give the full VIN I could probly tell you more, but:

Trans: C6 3-speed Auto
Axle: Dana, 4.10 Limited Slip, 6300lb GAWR
Springs: All I can tell is G code rears with overloads

 

[rodymartin]

Thank You
Now If I could find out what is the front axle?

I have to work on the hubs.

 

[NCheek]

If you can get the full Vehicle Identification Number, I can tell you a whole lot more...

Front Axle is probably a Dana 50 and Rear Dana 70

 

[rodymartin]

Vin is
1FTHF2615FPA7XXXX

 

[NCheek]

1FT: Ford Motor Company, USA, Complete Truck
H: Hydraulic Brake System, Class H, 9,001-10,000 pounds
F26: F Series, F-250, 4x4, Regular Cab
I: 6.9L V8 Diesel, International Harvester
5: Check digit for all vehicles
F: 1985
P: Assy. Plant, Twin Cities, St. Paul, Minnesota
A7xxxx: Production Sequence Number.

I have the paint codes and such if you want those too.

 

[Agnem]

Regular cab may be a Dana 44.

 

[subway]

Regular cab may be a Dana 44.

that would be my guess, if the hubs are almost the size of the wheel hole they are dana 50 (same size as dana 60 hubs). if the hubs taper down to about 3-4" it is a dana 44.

 

[rodymartin]

It has a 44 in the front and a 60 in the rear as far as I can see at this time.

This is going to be my farm truck mostly for hauling around home most of the time.

 

[Agnem]

That 60 may actually be a 70. See if you can find anything stamped on the pumpkin near the pinion or webbing.

 

[Dsl_Dog_Treat]

I'm guessin 44 front 70 rear. A pretty common configuration for 85's.

 

[rodymartin]

What is the largest size tire that will go on this truck?

 

[k_williams1982]

I have a '85 F350 4x4 and I'm clearing LT315/75R16 (35") tires without a problem. I want to put the 4" rearches springs from the '86 on this truck and upgrade to 38" tires when I wear these ones out.

 

[Papabear]

https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/vin_tools/default.asp
this is fords vin lookup site the one the dealerships use

 

[hesutton]

https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/vin_tools/default.asp
this is fords vin lookup site the one the dealerships use

That's a cool link. I'm bookmarking that. It'd be a good one to add the the FAQ's.

I also think you have a Dana 44 and a Dana 70. I'm pretty sure Ford never put a rear 60 on a diesel pickup. If it is not a Dana, then it should be a Ford 10.25 rear. I'm not sure when, but I think '85 was a transition year for the rear axles.

Heath