rear end id

I pulled these numbers off the tag on my rear end and i was wondering id anybody could make sense of them for me

WDW-AA 5A"B or 8"
2 79 8 530"B or 8"

These are the only numbers on the tags. Any and all info would help thanks.

 

2.79:1 ratio and 8" ring gear.
The rest is date codes and I would have to look them up.

PaulS

 

good morning,
is the " 1/2 maverick " you have your parts car?
...frank...

 

so i take it this is not a 9" rear end as I was told by the man i purchased it from.

 

According to your tag, it is an 8 inch.

 

Where is that tag located? Is it a real "tag" or a stamped number on a flat spot?

 

Never mind, I found that tag.

Next question...can anyone share a success story about converting a 2.79 8" to approximately 4.11 with some kind of locker? I need guidance in finding the right parts and instructions.

Thanks in advance.

 

it was a real tag bolted to the rear on thge pumpkin.

 

easiest way i know to tell an 8 inch from a 9 inch is the two bottom bolts on the pig, i.e. Carrier. an 8 inch you can use a ratchet and socket to take them off and on a 9 inch you have to use a wrench.