Sterling Diff.

I have a 2000 Sterling LT9500 Dump Truck. The rear most differential is coming apart and needs to be replaced. The one in the truck is a remaned unit with the rebuilders own tag on it with a serial number. I called them to find out what type of Diff. it is but they were not wanting to tell me. My question is, does the Vin. tell you what axles are in a truck? I think it may be a Meritor but not sure.

VIN will tell you assuming the suspension or rear ends haven’t been changed. Any good rebuilder can identify it to exchange it for you. Is there a legible tag on the front diff? If you know what it is, that info will identify the rear diff.

The little triangle piece on top the dash 3 screws take it off under there is a tag that will tell you what they are if they havent been swaped

Why would anyone swap drives in a sterling?

Why would anyone swap drives in a sterling? But with that, about 95% possibility Meritor 20/40-145.

Good pictures of the front and rear diff, and someone here will be able to identify it. Pictures of the housing tag would be nice, there's usually 2. Jacking up the rear and spinning a tire , while counting revolutions of the axle/wheel and the drive line will give you the rear ratio.

Or. * https://dimnsa.com/catalogos/descargas/PB9147%20Eje%20Motriz%20RT40.pdf

If it's Eaton the front drive housing will more than likely have a bolted cover on backside instead of welded. * https://www.redramgear.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/eaton-ds405-specifications-guide.pdf

N Truck Shop said: Why would anyone swap drives in a sterling? But with that, about 95% possibility Meritor 20/40-145. Click to expand... Not swapping to a different axle. The rear diff is torn up and needs replacement.

I found out it is a Meritor. Attached is a photo of the tag on the axle.

JTWAT said: N Not swapping to a different axle. The rear diff is torn up and needs replacement. Click to expand... My point was--the replies before me saying if possibly swapped, I'm not implying your going to swap it. JTWAT said: I found out it is a Meritor. Attached is a photo of the tag on the axle. Click to expand... Just what I thought you would find, Meritor/Rockwell, the primary for Ford/Sterling. * But that is a housing tag, you need the tag on center drive unit. Or look through the description in link I posted #7.

Truck Shop said: My point was--the replies before me saying if possibly swapped, I'm not implying your going to swap it. Just what I thought you would find, Meritor/Rockwell, the primary for Ford/Sterling. * But that is a housing tag, you need the tag on center drive unit. Or look through the description in link I posted #7. Click to expand... Easy on the sterlings TS some of us like them!!!!!

Tyler d4c said: Easy on the sterlings TS some of us like them!!!!! Click to expand... I didn't Dis anything, make fun of, poke a stick at. But if a Sterling had a Two Stroke well that's two strikes.

Ha that would be a sight if the op was close id tell him he could have the rears out of the roll over

It's always the wrong tag, the one you need will be knocked off. It's easiest for me to look at the front diff for a visual identification. The 20-145's have a real sharp square casting at the top/front area .

As depicted on page 3 of this link. * https://dimnsa.com/catalogos/descargas/PB9147%20Eje%20Motriz%20RT40.pdf

Thanks for the tips and information. I called Weller and gave them their serial number and they have one in stock Jacksonville Fl. As soon as I get the old one out I can call them and they will deliver next day. Sorry I didn't catch your pun Truck Stop, but I get it.

Truck Shop said: I didn't Dis anything, make fun of, poke a stick at. But if a Sterling had a Two Stroke well that's two strikes. Click to expand... The cab rattle and the engine rattle will cancel each other out for a smooth ride

Shining like a 18 year old penny

I've never seen that grill on a Sterling before. It looks good. Too bad Ford quit making big trucks. I think the Aeromax was one of the best looking trucks on the market. Freightliner should have kept the Ford designs like the Aeromax and LTL too. I thought Ford trucks were pretty popular.