What are the differnces?

[4xquadrod]

Are the rear axle housings on the early 3rd Gens different on the 10. 5 vs. the 11. 5? Or is it just the internal parts?

(I tried a search, but didn't find what I was looking for. )

 

[rbattelle]

The axle housings are different. The 10. 5 looks quite a bit smaller than the 11. 5.



First photo is 10. 5. Second photo is 11. 5. Marked difference when viewed in person.



Ryan

 

[RDietze]

rbattelle,



what is "3. 73 ETH/DEE" on your rig (in your signature <ETH/DEE>)



thanks

 

[rbattelle]

what is "3. 73 ETH/DEE" on your rig (in your signature <ETH/DEE>)

I should probably edit that out of there. Only the "old timers" will understand it.



3. 73 is my rear axle ratio.



ETH/DEE are the old ordering codes that indicate a high-output engine (ETH) and 6-speed transmission (DEE).



In the old days, that's how many people would give their engine and transmission specs without using up a lot of signature block space. I didn't start it, the 1st & 2nd gen guys did.



I always thought of it as sort of a "secret handshake".



Ryan

 

[RDietze]

Lsd?

Yeah; I knew what the 3. 73 meant.



How does one know if they have a LSD (limited slip diff)? I think they were far-and-few between on the 2003s.



I can't find my old window sticker.



Thanks!

 

[TCDiesel]

Yeah; I knew what the 3. 73 meant.



How does one know if they have a LSD (limited slip diff)? I think they were far-and-few between on the 2003s.



I can't find my old window sticker.



Thanks!

Back Cover of Glove Box.

 

[Bob4x4]

Yeah; I knew what the 3. 73 meant.



How does one know if they have a LSD (limited slip diff)? I think they were far-and-few between on the 2003s.



I can't find my old window sticker.



Thanks!

PM me the lst 8 of your vin I can ck it out... ... ... ... .



Bob

 

[4xquadrod]

Thanks Ryan