Swapping wimpy 8.8 to a Dana 60 thoughts?

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Dec 19, 2012 | 03:56 PM

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Diesel_Brad

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The front is NOT a direct bolt in, you actually have to cut a chunk of the frame out for the front spring hanger/shackle

And NO, the stock F350 will NOT sit as high as your 6" lifted half ton

Dec 19, 2012 | 04:25 PM

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GNR22

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Oh yeah, I forgot about the front hanger operation there. Are you sure it won't be as tall? His truck only has a 4" lift if I remember right from his build thread. It also has a 3" body lift. So I'm pretty sure it'll be just as tall, if not taller.

Dec 19, 2012 | 05:43 PM

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firerescue9

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Okay, ill look into the sas more and not clog up this thread because i want to utilize coils up front instead of leafs for more flex. As for the rear, my truck has quad shocks in the rear, those will be used too? Ill take some pics tomorrow morning.

Dec 19, 2012 | 06:03 PM

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Puddy

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SAS and coils.... Sounds expensive.
Just get a rsk kit for the front, and stick with leafs.
IMO, just go to a pick and pull, find a 350 or 450 take everything the axles are connected to.

Dec 19, 2012 | 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Puddy

SAS and coils.... Sounds expensive.
Just get a rsk kit for the front, and stick with leafs.
IMO, just go to a pick and pull, find a 350 or 450 take everything the axles are connected to.

I jus said 3 posts ago im getting a f350 friday, 1990 f350 7.3 std cab long bad. There has to be threads on it and how its done, im positive people do a SAS w/ coils

Dec 19, 2012 | 06:16 PM

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White 97 xlt

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Somehow I think we are going to see 2 trucks turned to crap before this swap is complete..

Dec 19, 2012 | 06:28 PM