Rear end question.

[fourwheelford]

Just wonder what the bolt pattern is supposed to be on the rear end of these trucks. Is it an 8 bolt or 10 bolt rear end? I thought it was 8 bolt but the one on my truck is a 10 bolt but the tag says 8.8 I think, its kinda hard to read though. I don't know much about gear ratios and stuff so if you could just bear with me thanks guys

 

[Beanmachine7000]

Why do you care how many bolts are on the outside?

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Axles.html

 

[Toms01PSD]

Look on your door jamb under the word "axle" there will be a code. Compare that code to the codes on the link above that Bean posted. That will tell you what you have.

 

[fourwheelford]

Ah, thanks guys.

 

[Shamus]

The 8.8 is a measurement of the main differential gear in inches. Its cover has 10 bolts.