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Jun 7, 2013 | 10:27 PM

cory8325

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What do I gotta do to make it work

Hey guys, I'm restoring my 79 F150 and I've got her down to the frame. Looking at the axles its got the stock Dana 44 front/ 9" rear. I've got a guy who will give me a Dana 70 DRW out of a 72 F350 two wheel drive. Will this swap be possible since the 72 is a narrow frame and the 79 is the wider frame truck? And if so what all will I be needing to change over other than the hubs to get this going?

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Jun 7, 2013 | 10:49 PM

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Yes it is possible. All ya gotta do is relocate the leaf spring pads.

Jun 7, 2013 | 10:53 PM

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Yea, like HIO said, just move the leaf spring location and your golden.

Jun 7, 2013 | 11:14 PM

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Sweet! Thanks for the info guys.... now if I can come across a free dana 60 front like i did this one I'll be golden.

Jun 7, 2013 | 11:17 PM

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If you come across a free D60 front end you better make sure he has 2 because them things don't sell cheap. Lol.

Good luck!

Jun 7, 2013 | 11:25 PM

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I hear ya. Every one I run into around here wants 750 to 1000 for their Dana 60 their willing to part with but hey a guy can dream right

Jun 7, 2013 | 11:40 PM

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Hahaha thats right! I wanna throw one under my Highboy but here in a few years I'm gunna restore it and it will no longer be on the trails so I guess I really don't "need" it but who doesn't want one!