Pros/Cons 91 straight axle
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Pros/Cons 91 straight axle
High, As some of you know I have a 91 F150 4x4 now. Would it be feasable to swap to a solid axle,
What would be a good donor truck?
Pros and Cons?
The truck will be used primarily for fun off-road, mud/trails mostly. And some towing, well a decent amount of car towing. At least once a month.
What would be a good donor truck?
Pros and Cons?
The truck will be used primarily for fun off-road, mud/trails mostly. And some towing, well a decent amount of car towing. At least once a month.
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From: Atlanta GA
Pros/Cons 91 straight axle
Late model F-350s, most likely.
How much are you willing to spend?
How much strength do you need?
Are you doing all the work yourself?
You could have a brand new 9 inch fabricated for a few thousand dollars.
How much are you willing to spend?
How much strength do you need?
Are you doing all the work yourself?
You could have a brand new 9 inch fabricated for a few thousand dollars.
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Pros/Cons 91 straight axle
The problem with using the D60 (or d50 in 99-01) out of a late model f350 is that they have the 8 lug hole pattern. You would need the rear axle as well if you don't want them to be different.
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Pros/Cons 91 straight axle
If you're doing a one-ton swap, a 78-79 Ford Dana 60 is in your future. If you want to stick with a half-ton setup, a 77-79 Dana 44 out of a F150 or 78-79 Bronco is what you need. I did this swap in my 94F1504x4. jlcsjh@aol if you want more info. Steve
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Pros/Cons 91 straight axle
78f3504x4
Roughly how much was it to do? And is there a book or anyhtign to use for help? II knwo it is more than just a simple bolt on, I will need to replace the whole suspensio steering? and some more prolly Thanks
Roughly how much was it to do? And is there a book or anyhtign to use for help? II knwo it is more than just a simple bolt on, I will need to replace the whole suspensio steering? and some more prolly Thanks
