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new owner..maybe
Hello. First time posted to this section.
I've got a lead on a 1970 F250...as far as I know it's a "highboy" it's got a 360 with a 4speed np235 transmission.
The rear axle is a dana 60 and the front is a "closed knuckle" dana 44. He claims it has 4.10 gears from and rear...I've always been under the assumption that axles were generally the same for front and rear...am i wrong in thinking this?
Does anyone have any experience with this setup?
I've got a lead on a 1970 F250...as far as I know it's a "highboy" it's got a 360 with a 4speed np235 transmission.
The rear axle is a dana 60 and the front is a "closed knuckle" dana 44. He claims it has 4.10 gears from and rear...I've always been under the assumption that axles were generally the same for front and rear...am i wrong in thinking this?
Does anyone have any experience with this setup?
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rs, There are others much more up than me, but the front is mostly a roller, not a puller like the rear. I believe the combo is correct.
Don't know if you need a big truck, but 4.10s behind a 360 make a bulldozer with a very bad drinking habit. This is a 5-7 mpg truck on the hiway that will pull stumps all day long.
John
Don't know if you need a big truck, but 4.10s behind a 360 make a bulldozer with a very bad drinking habit. This is a 5-7 mpg truck on the hiway that will pull stumps all day long.
John
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Jowilker. The truck itself is going for $500, that's kinda why I want it. Plus I really like the body style.
I currently have a 93 f150 with the 5.8L (351w).
It's gonna be beneficial for me to go from a 1/2 ton to 3/4 ton as well.
I will be looking to sell my current truck.
I currently have a 93 f150 with the 5.8L (351w).
It's gonna be beneficial for me to go from a 1/2 ton to 3/4 ton as well.
I will be looking to sell my current truck.
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I believe the front will actually have 4.09 if the rear is 4.10. PartsDummy can back me up on this if he catches this thread. Difference being because one axle is a puller while the other is a pusher. Teeth ground opposite on the ring & pinions. As long as you stay out of 4X4 on solid ground it will never be a problem.
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So I went and looked at the truck and it's a lot rougher then the guy made it out to be.
The interior is torn apart and has to be reassembled and the engine needs some minor work to even be made a runner. Also needs a windshield
However...the guy selling it, is gonna throw in a 3.87 or 3.78 (don't quite remember) additional rear end.
With the truck only being $500, it's hard for me to pass it up, and since it doesn't run, I don't know if my 93 F150 could even tow it with a trailer.
I dunno what to do!
The interior is torn apart and has to be reassembled and the engine needs some minor work to even be made a runner. Also needs a windshield
However...the guy selling it, is gonna throw in a 3.87 or 3.78 (don't quite remember) additional rear end.
With the truck only being $500, it's hard for me to pass it up, and since it doesn't run, I don't know if my 93 F150 could even tow it with a trailer.
I dunno what to do!
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