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Jul 18, 2011 | 02:19 PM

Pebs99

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rear end compatibility

Hey Guys I am considering a rear end swap due to a leaking pinion bearing seal and some metal in the oil and wonder if any of you know of any compatibility info between a 2005 4wd 6.0 ltr., of the same gear ratio to an early 99 F250 2wd 7.3 ltr
also are there any other ways to get this info?
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Jim

Jul 18, 2011 | 02:52 PM

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Some of the early Super Duty rear axles had one of the brake calipers on the forward side of the wheel. Not sure if this would be a problem though, from what I can see it should still bolt up fine. Are you wanting to put a 99 axle in a 05 truck or the other way around?

Jul 18, 2011 | 02:59 PM

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rear end compatibility

Thanks for the reply. I am trying to put the 2005 in my 99. and yes you are right about the left brake caliper but just need a new line setup is all for that.
Mainly interested in dimensions spring attachments things like that.
Jim

Jul 18, 2011 | 03:22 PM

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I have always thought the axles were the same length but not positive. I think 2005 was the first year for coil springs up front so the wheel offset changed and possibly the wheel stud bolt pattern and size as well. I think you are safer to find a 2004 or earlier axle for the swap. Seems like you will have a few issues to resolve if you try and stab a 2005 in your 99 truck. Maybe someone else will add some comments based on their own experience.

Jul 18, 2011 | 06:09 PM

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If I remember correctly the bolt pattern for the rims changed between the years on those axles. I don't think you will be saving much when you get the new rims, and you can kiss rotating your tires goodbye after that.