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Jan 20, 2012 | 07:32 PM

Dunnrightmobile

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Solid axle swap

So iv decided to do this swap on my 95 flair side. Iv seen a few pictures and general instructions on doing this. I found my axle (78 bronco)already and will start this project in a month. Does any one have any tips or suggestions from previous experiance?

Jan 20, 2012 | 11:25 PM

Jhan85f150

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I would highly recommend heading over to fullsizebronco.com and checking out the sas forum over there, they have every answer, tip, and trick in the book from half ton to one ton from leafs to coils to 4 link.
I have been lurking over there myself trying to learn all I can so that i'm ready when the time comes for me to slap some one tons under my 85.

Jan 21, 2012 | 12:16 AM

Dunnrightmobile

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Are u putting 44s on ur truck or some thing??

Jan 21, 2012 | 06:27 AM

blucollar4xford

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Just some food for thought, check this thread out:

-1) https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...tb-thread.html

If you're still dead set, there is all sorts of info here:

-2) https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...ch-thread.html

And among that thread, you'll find these (among other useful info):

-2a) https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...wap-guide.html

-2b) https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...-write-up.html

...hopefully this helps!

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Jan 21, 2012 | 06:36 AM

blucollar4xford

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Also, I'm in the "gathering parts" phase of SAS'ing my 88 ranger to run 38's on it. Also running 78 bronco axles.

Jan 21, 2012 | 09:11 AM

Diesel_Brad

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You need at least 4" of lift to run the solid axle

Jan 21, 2012 | 09:57 AM

Dunnrightmobile

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Iv gotta a home made 6" lift in front. What kind of spring packs do u guys use inthe back to get these things higher.? Iv snapped a few springs in the back an want to replace the any way.....