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Front Axle Identification? D250

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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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Guys,

I am about to order a set of Eaton Springs for my D250 and have an issue with which ones I need. Problem is this, they show 3 to 4 different springs, based on the axle that you have in the truck.

A sheet that I have from the dealer shows it has a 5,500# front axle, but that doesnt appear to be an option with any springs out there, the largest showing 4,000#. Any ideas??

My vin is as follows:
1B7JE26Y8KS104726
 
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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Look at the top of your steering knuckle. The Dana 44s have a pressed in ball joint with one big cotter pinned nut with the grease fitting on the bottom. The Spicer 60 has an upper king pin assembly that is identified by a cap that is held on by 4 bolts and the grease fitting is on top.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by SEAL
Look at the top of your steering knuckle. The Dana 44s have a pressed in ball joint with one big cotter pinned nut with the grease fitting on the bottom. The Spicer 60 has an upper king pin assembly that is identified by a cap that is held on by 4 bolts and the grease fitting is on top.
A D250 is 2wd so it will not have a front "axle"


VIN Number: 1B7JE26Y8KS104726

1 Country of Origin USA
B Make Dodge
7 Type of Vehicle Truck
J GVWR 7001-8000#
E Truck Line 2wd
2 Series 250 or 2500 for 94 & later
6 Body Crew Cab or Conventional Cab for 90 & later
Y Engine 318/5.2L 8 Cyl. EFI or MPI for 94 & later
8 VIN Verification
K Model Year 89
S Assembly Plant Warren Main Plant or Dodge City for 88 & later
104726 Sequential Serial Number
 
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 11:51 AM
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I took a quick look at the Moog listing and it shows 1 set with IFS-4000 and 1 Except IFS-4000. The Raybestos listing I looked at showed the same with and without 4k front susp.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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My bad. I missed the D.
 
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