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rear diff
Hello all,
I have a 86' F260 that im parting out. It has a Dana 60 rear end. I was thinking on replacing the Dana 60 on my 65' F250 with the more modern unit.
Im unsure the gears in both rear ends the tag in unreadable on the 86' and missing on the 65'
My reasoning is use the 86' rear end because changing the breaks dont require removing the axel to take the drum off, (that is what I was told).
what would be the pro/cons on this swap? is it worth the time and money to do it?
Thanks for the help
I have a 86' F260 that im parting out. It has a Dana 60 rear end. I was thinking on replacing the Dana 60 on my 65' F250 with the more modern unit.
Im unsure the gears in both rear ends the tag in unreadable on the 86' and missing on the 65'
My reasoning is use the 86' rear end because changing the breaks dont require removing the axel to take the drum off, (that is what I was told).
what would be the pro/cons on this swap? is it worth the time and money to do it?
Thanks for the help
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Hello all,
I have a '86 F260 (Type/GVW/MODEL code F260 = F250 4WD) that im parting out. It has a Dana 60 rear end. I was thinking on replacing the Dana 60 on my '65 F250 4WD with the more modern unit.
Im unsure the gears in both rear ends, the tag in unreadable on the '86 and missing on the '65.
My reasoning is use the '86 rear end because changing the brakes doesn't require removing the axle to take the drum off, (that is what I was told).
You have been misinformed.
what would be the pro/cons on this swap? is it worth the time and money to do it?
I have a '86 F260 (Type/GVW/MODEL code F260 = F250 4WD) that im parting out. It has a Dana 60 rear end. I was thinking on replacing the Dana 60 on my '65 F250 4WD with the more modern unit.
Im unsure the gears in both rear ends, the tag in unreadable on the '86 and missing on the '65.
My reasoning is use the '86 rear end because changing the brakes doesn't require removing the axle to take the drum off, (that is what I was told).
You have been misinformed.
what would be the pro/cons on this swap? is it worth the time and money to do it?
AXLE code stamped on the Warranty Plate (1961/79). 1963/79: Riveted on the left door face below the latch. Post what the code is.
1965 F250 most likely will be either 3.73-1 or 4.10-1 as 3.54-1 wasn't available until 1966. 4.56-1 & 4.88-1 somewhat rare.
AXLE code printed on the Certification Label (1980 to date) that is glued on.
1986 F250 4WD could have a Dana 60 or Dana 61 or Sterling 10.25.
1961/72 F100/350, 1973/77 F250 4WD (High Boys), 1973/79 F350: Cab & Chassis, Crew Cabs and Regular Cabs on the 140" wheelbase have 33 1/2" inner rear frame rails behind the cab.
ALL other 1973 and later F100/350's have 37 1/2" inner rear frame rails behind the cab. So, you cannot swap rear axles without changing the spring hangers and shock mounts.
There are other factors to consider, the difference in driveshaft lengths due to different wheelbases, different companion flanges.
You need to get ahold of FTE member "Squire" Don (camperspecial65) who lives nearby. Don knows these trucks better than most. rott_weiler33@yahoo.com
I sent you an email with Don's cell number.
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Thanks again ND you sir are always a wealth of knowledge and help.
sadly the warranty plate on the 65' and the sticker on the 86' are missing so I dont have that info available.
It sound like it would be the best to let it be as is.
Thanks,
Sam
sadly the warranty plate on the 65' and the sticker on the 86' are missing so I dont have that info available.
It sound like it would be the best to let it be as is.
Thanks,
Sam
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2nd AK cruise/tour, 5th AK cruise since 2004.
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Sure. I saw the Zuiderdam parked with us at Juneau and Skagway. I was on the Celebrity Solstice. We got up to the end of the Tracy Arm Fjord and got a good view of a glacier there. Cool stuff. Actually cold stuff. Dang, if I'd known I'd have tried to contact you. This was the Zuiderdam in Juneau, I believe. Although there were two Holland ships there at the same time so this might be the other one.
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We had verandah (balcony) #5081, starboard side, just above lifeboat #7.
Ashore next to the first dock is a memorial to the USS Juneau (CL52), an anti-aircraft light cruiser sunk off Guadalcanal November 13, 1942.
All 5 of the Sullivan brothers perished. In 1943, the destroyer USS The Sullivans (DD537) was commissioned.
Ashore next to the first dock is a memorial to the USS Juneau (CL52), an anti-aircraft light cruiser sunk off Guadalcanal November 13, 1942.
All 5 of the Sullivan brothers perished. In 1943, the destroyer USS The Sullivans (DD537) was commissioned.
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You will have to change the location of the spring perches.
The later rear end should be wider and be closer to the width of the front end on your 66.
No more often than you will have to service the brakes pulling the axles is not a big deal.
I had a 65 F-250 a 88 F-350 a 95 F-350 and now a 66 F-250 and I had to pull the axles on all of them to service the brakes.
The later rear end should be wider and be closer to the width of the front end on your 66.
No more often than you will have to service the brakes pulling the axles is not a big deal.
I had a 65 F-250 a 88 F-350 a 95 F-350 and now a 66 F-250 and I had to pull the axles on all of them to service the brakes.