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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 01:20 PM
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im new here i have a 1984 f250 i want to make it a solid front axle. what axles will fit better? a 79 f350 or a 96 f350 axles
 
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85.5 up are a bolt in. 79 requires some lift to clear the pumpkin, and they are hard to find in the Dana 60 version. All 85.5-up solid axles are Dana 60. Most 79 axles are Dana 44 axles.
 
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so the 96 axles would bolt on?
 
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You will need the springs, as F250's use a reverse arch, and the steering components, tie rods, drag link, etc. F350's also use a track bar, but some say they're not necessary unless you off-road or have it lifted.
 
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its not my daily but when my powerstrokes down it gets used for work and thats alot of off road and bumps
 
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