I hear you sixbanger! I hate it when people do things halfassed! Thanks for the info, I am going to pick up both axles this week, but I won't be able to do the swap for a couple weekends. The guy says the axle rebuild and brakes all have about 5k on them with new calipers in the front and new drums and slave cylinders in the back! SCORE!

Does anyone have a picture or link to the skyjacker track bar drop bracket?

Thanks to all,

Mac.

 

Here it is, u might be able to make out pt# on it if you zoom



Got it:

http://www.jegs.com/i/Skyjacker/825/TB35/10002/-1

 

Dude you rock, that was the last piece of the puzzle! It is starting to sound like this could go pretty smooth. As soon as I have the axles in my grimy little paws I will order one. I am sure I could make one, but fifty bucks ain't bad. My time is worth that.

Thanks,

Mac.

 

Here it sat with 6" gasser skyjacker lift and TTB



Here it sat with same springs and d60




Gives you an idea how it looks,

 

Looks sweet! I am definately going to make this happen. My 50 is making funny noises, and I am not pouring any money into that parts pit!

 

if u lived closer i give u a hand i rember when i swaped a d60 in to my truck it rather easy do u have a track bar

 

I'd put a track bar in. Every solid front axle vehicle should have one in my opinion. I don't care that its leaf and leafs center the axle. The track bar will keep the axle from moving side to side. And also have it stay in place while turning. Mind you track bars are not perfect since the axle must move in a arc with the track bar.

 

Hey thanks for the offer Joe, I used to be a lot closer to you in Manteca. In fact I gave Oreo the blown 7.3 out of my 93 after I did the engine swap. I have a buddy to help me. I think it will go well, although I might need to do some fab work.

So I have had the chance to talk with this guy at length now, and the deal keeps getting better!

It turns out that he had these axles installed on a full size Bronco with 1 ton springs and a custom shackle reversal kit in the front, and a shackle flip in the back. He is going back to a long travel TTB so he is giving me everything except the rear springs.

Here are a few picks of the set up installed on his Bronco:




So I'll get the reversal mounts (which I might need to modify), The 1 ton springs, the Dana 60 axle caliper to caliper, the sterling 10.25 with the u-bolts and spring brackets, including new calipers/pads in the front and new drums, wheel cylinders, and shoes in the back, all for 1300 bucks, and the best part is my truck needed brakes! Ill probably throw on a new master cylinder while I'm at it. I won't be putting the track bar on with the shackle reversal. He cut off the track bar mount to flip his u-bolts over for more ground clearance, but it sounds like I really won't need it with the reversal. Keep in mind that this truck will be a DD with about 95% on road time, 4WD is to get to the difficult job sites in the winter, to the slopes on pow days and to keep my boat from washing my truck for me! I am pretty stoked, I hope it goes smoothly.

I'll make sure to post plenty of before, during, and after pics.

BTW if all goes smoothly, It sounds like I will have a complete and fairly new 4" lift for a Dana 50 F250 for sale!

Mac.

 

Wow that sounds like a great deal for certain!

Good luck with the swap.

 

Might want to strip that d50 before you get rid of it...or just keep the whole thing. The spindle and everything out is the same as on a d60 and swaps over, good for spare parts in case you blow a hub or whatnot...

 

yeah, but I am moving to Denver from CA next month, and I don't need the baggage. Besides, IDK the condition of it and I hate wondering. I'll look for someone here who needs it or craigslist it if need be.

 

i put it in my hord and store it for u

 

I would buy it off you. Too bad you weren't closer.

 

Yeah too bad I'm headed east not north. I went and picked up the new axles today and they are sweet! Super clean, painted, no grime anywhere! Cant wait to do the install! I will upload some pics tomorrow.

 

Yeah too bad I'm headed east not north! I went and picked up the new axles today, and they are sweet! Super clean, painted, no grime anywhere! I cant wait to do the install. I will post some pics tomorrow.

Mac.