solid axle swap
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solid axle swap
I came across a good dana 60 front end that I got out of a 93' one ton.
It has the correct gear ratio I need(4.10) to match my rear in my 89' f250. I would like to know if there is any fabrication needed to swap my fisher price front axle for the solid one.Or is it just a bolt up deal?
I also have new brakes on the floppy front and I was wondering if they will carry over to the one ton axle. Will i need to lengthen or shorten my driveshaft too?
Thanks for the help
It has the correct gear ratio I need(4.10) to match my rear in my 89' f250. I would like to know if there is any fabrication needed to swap my fisher price front axle for the solid one.Or is it just a bolt up deal?
I also have new brakes on the floppy front and I was wondering if they will carry over to the one ton axle. Will i need to lengthen or shorten my driveshaft too?
Thanks for the help
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I haven't delt much with the Dana 60's, But It should be a direct bole up. The 89 and 93 frames should be the same length. Now the question is will you need a lift kit, or F350 springs to clear you crossmember. That I cannot answer.
You should be good on the drive shafts length wise, I'm not sure if they have different U-joints. your best bet is to just rob the drive shaft out of the 93 and use it.
If I was me, I'd get the complete Dana 60, the steering for it, with the suspension and drive shaft. with all the you should be good to go.
You should be good on the drive shafts length wise, I'm not sure if they have different U-joints. your best bet is to just rob the drive shaft out of the 93 and use it.
If I was me, I'd get the complete Dana 60, the steering for it, with the suspension and drive shaft. with all the you should be good to go.
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I have the f350 front springs and I am going to use them as well as the tie rods off the 350 too. I do not have the driveshaft off the 350 unfortunately. Will the one that I have on the 250 work? I would think so
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You need
-the axle
-F350 front springs and drivers side u-bolt plate
FULL steering linkage(including F350 pitman arm)
Track bar and track bar bracket
Some have gotten away with using the F250 driveshaft, I but everyone I have done(about 20) have a bad vibration and needed the F350 cardian shaft and companion F350 t-case yolk
-the axle
-F350 front springs and drivers side u-bolt plate
FULL steering linkage(including F350 pitman arm)
Track bar and track bar bracket
Some have gotten away with using the F250 driveshaft, I but everyone I have done(about 20) have a bad vibration and needed the F350 cardian shaft and companion F350 t-case yolk
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