1970 front axle

[joe hermanek]

I have a 1970 f-250,not a 4-wheel drive, i stopped by the parts store to ask about replacing the tie rod ends & shocks they told me they need to know the front axle rating if it was 3000 or 3500 pound axles where do i find ,that info for them all i have is the twin I beam in the front

[HIO Silver]

Go look at the 1970 factory literature (linked above in the toolbar) and go to page 16. Yes, the front does have a weight rating even in 2WD.

Here's the path: http://www.fordification.com/library/ma ... ewsIndex=1

[basketcase0302]

To add to above won't the VIN plate on the door also have it listed? I know the rear axle code and GVW is listed there:
http://www.fordification.com/tech/vin_find.htm