Hello I have a 78 f-150 with a d44 I would like to go to a d60
I can get a complete Mid 80's f-350 with dually rear I was told that it has IFS and will not work in my 78 is it true maybe somebody can help Thanks.
Scott

 

If I was you I'd go back with a soild axle, The TTD axles in thos year trucks can be a headache. If you look thru the classifieds on this site you can find D60's at reasonable prices.

 

80-85 F350's have leaf sprung TTB Front ends, while 85.5.-97 F350's run a high pinion Dana 60 solid axle. If you could find a 78 or 79 250 or 350, you'd be better off, as the 80-up chassis is 4" wider, and the 85.5 up axle has the pumpkin and spring pads placed differently, and you'd have to go to leafs to get it under the nose of your truck.
Good Luck
Evan

 

The only D60 you will fit under there without major mods is one from a "plow special", or a camper special F-150. F-250 and up used leaf springs since there was an F-250+. But why ditch the D44? Some of those were modified ones, that were almost as heavy duty as a D60, and actually had D60 outers from the factory. Check the spec tag in the drivers side doorway- what is the gross axle weight rating for the front?

 

3150?