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Feb 5, 2011 | 08:36 AM

red2002FX4

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Axle Build Up

I need to know what are some good parts for my 2003 F150. I want to build the axles up this summer, Im wanting to to run 4.56 gears, stronger axle shafts for the rear, stronger CV axles for the front. I allso want to run a locker in the rear and some sort of limited slip for the front. I just want some feed back on some parts that you guys have used good or bad. Any info would help thanks

Also how do you post pictures on new threads? lol

Feb 5, 2011 | 08:56 AM

steve(ill)

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start with an F250

Feb 5, 2011 | 09:07 AM

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I wouldn't worry to much about the rear!
Ive been running 4.10 gears and hitting it with 600RWHP + a 100 shot of nitrous off the line at the drag-strip with slicks.
Only thing I ever had a problem with so far was the pinion bearing.

Feb 5, 2011 | 06:36 PM

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start with an F250

I cant afford the price of repairs with a F-250, I just broke my truck tonight, The driver side CV axle let go when I was playing in some mud. I guess its time for an upgrade!

Feb 5, 2011 | 09:55 PM

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if you cant afford the repaiars, i would stay out of that mud !! LOL

Feb 6, 2011 | 06:40 AM

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Better do some research on "Death Wobble" before doing a solid axle swap.

Feb 6, 2011 | 07:06 AM

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The rear end is pleanty solid. the 9.75 comes well beefed from the factory. Adding gears and locker would be a nice upgrade.

The ford 8.8 up front is also a decent front end, but im not sure what to do about the half shafts. Im sure someone builds a stronger one for it.

Unfotunatly the LS from the rear of your truck will not go in the front axle. but if you find a LS from a 8.8 at a junk yard it should go in. I have been looking at this swap for awhile. Although im not sure what it will do to the front end vacuum disconect.

Good luck bud.