1992-1997 Dana 60 Front Axles in Ford F-350 4x4 Trucks will typically have the Ford Build Code on a mylar decal affixed to the right axle tube. Also, the Dana Bill of Material Number (BOM) and Ford Build Code are stamped on a Build Tag (red arrow) attached to the differential by two of the differential cover bolts (yellow arrows) when the vehicle was shipped from the factory but, unfortunately, these tags are often missing on trucks that had prior differential service. The Dana BOM number is also stamped on the front side of the right axle tube. The BOM number is a 6 digit number beginning with a 6 plus a dash number (ex: 610604-2). They can be used to determine not only the axle model, but also what components the axle was originally built with. We often ask for this number to insure we provide you with the exact parts you need for your truck.
Each different BOM number signifies an engineering part change which may be minor or major and may involve one or more parts. The dash number indicates the axle ratio and, for some years, the front wheel hub style (for single or dual rear wheel models). 1992 Bill of Material Numbers 610371 1993 Bill of Material Numbers 610432 1994 Bill of Material Numbers 610445 1995 Bill of Material Numbers 610460 1996-1997 Bill of Material Numbers 610610, 610741 1998 Bill of Material Numbers 1997 was the last Model year in U.S.A. for this body style F-350, however, production continued until the 1999 F-350 Super Duty was released in early 1998. A 1997 model year F-350 built in 1998 should have BOM number 610741.
1992-1997 Ford F-350 Dana 60 front axles have a unique to Ford, reverse spiral ring and pinion set available in either 3.54 or 4.10 gear ratios. The reverse spiral gear sets are not interchangeable with standard gear sets. Cover: 10 Bolt, 12" high Ring Gear: 9-7/8", 12 Bolt
Suspension: Leaf spring
Axle Shafts: Outer Axle Shafts are 1-5/16" 30 spline and the 1-3/8" axle u-joint cups are retained by c-clips that seat against the inside of the axle shaft yoke ears.
Knuckle Mounting: Ball Joints
Wheel Hub: 1992-1997 Ford Model 60 axles have an internally splined hub in which a splined lockout hub assembly fits into. The wheel hub will vary by year and if vehicle has single or dual rear wheels.
1992-1997 Dana 60 Front Axles in Ford F-350 4x4 Trucks will typically have the Ford Build Code on a mylar decal affixed to the right axle tube. Also, the Dana Bill of Material Number (BOM) and Ford Build Code are stamped on a Build Tag (red arrow)...
Starting around 1965, Dana started using metal tags affixed to the differential cover by two of the cover bolts. Each tag has a Bill of Material Number (BOM) stamped on it and it is affixed to the axle before it is shipped from the factory. The photo...
Since the mid-1960's Ford Dana monobeam front axles have been built with a Bill of Material (BOM) Tag affixed to the differential cover by two cover bolts. Typically, the BOM tag will be stamped with the Dana Axle Bill of Material Number, the Ford Axle...
You will often see a 4x4 beam-type front axle referred to as a "Closed Knuckle" or "Open Knuckle" axle. What does this mean? In simple terms, the steering knuckles are the parts that pivot at the ends of the axle beams when you turn your steering wheel...
1992-1997 Dana 60 Front Axles in Ford F-350 4x4 Trucks will typically have the Ford Build Code on a mylar decal affixed to the right axle tube. Also, the Dana Bill of Material Number (BOM) and Ford Build Code are stamped on a Build Tag (red arrow) attached to the differential by two of the differential cover bolts (yellow arrows) when the vehicle was shipped from the factory but, unfortunately, these tags are often missing on trucks that had prior differential service. The Dana BOM number is also stamped on the front side of the right axle tube. The BOM number is a 6 digit number beginning with a 6 plus a dash number (ex: 610604-2). They can be used to determine not only the axle model, but also what components the axle was originally built with. We often ask for this number to insure we provide you with the exact parts you need for your truck.
