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Aug 9, 2013 | 08:26 PM

kwopper1

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Dana 80 hub interchange???

I have a 95 F-350 that I just installed a different rear axle in. I installed a Dana 80 dually axle with disc brakes. The new axle was out of a 99 F-350 super duty, got it all installed with no major issues, But my problem is my wheels will not fit now. I was not aware that the pattern changed in 99. My question is will pre 99 hubs interchange with post 99 on the Dana 80 Ford axle. No one including the local dealer seems to know. I would like to find out before I spend a lot on parts to try. Thanks

Aug 9, 2013 | 08:56 PM

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Ford did not offere a D80 with 8 lugs prior to 99. The F-superduty had a dana 80 but they are 10 lug.

POSSIBLY a Dodge Dana 80 would work but then you would be going back to drum brakes.

Why did you take out the Sterling 10.25?

Aug 10, 2013 | 07:42 PM

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Dana 80 interchange

It did not have a sterling it had a Dana 70 with drum brakes when I got it about 15 yr. ago.

Aug 10, 2013 | 07:59 PM

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Use Dodge parts, Dodge never went metric. Because they are still & now the only American Truck.
PROUD TO OWN A DODGE. I have a Dana 80 in my 99 Dodge 2500 SRW 4x4.

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Aug 10, 2013 | 08:07 PM

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Erm... just recently the F-150 was named the most american vehicle currently in production, with over 80% american made parts, just above the Toyota Camry, which was last year's champion. Btw, the Imperial Systems SUCKS... Just ask any engineer.

Aug 10, 2013 | 08:15 PM

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I think I am going to have these hubs redrilled to the pre 99 lug pattern, seems to be the simplest solution.

Aug 10, 2013 | 11:33 PM

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I just had to razz everyone a little. I don't like the newer Ford trucks. I think it has been Dodge 1500 that has won Motor Trend truck of the year two years straight. Pre. 96 F150s & 1997 F250-F750 was the last Ford trucks I cared for.
Sadly if I was to buy a new truck (which I won't) it would be a Dodge. I wouldn't even look at any others. I'd go straight to Dave Smith in Idaho & get the best deal I could.

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I think I am going to have these hubs redrilled to the pre 99 lug pattern, seems to be the simplest solution.

Have you talked to a machine shop about doing it? Will there be enough room to do it without weakening the hubs?

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Aug 11, 2013 | 07:26 AM

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Yes there is plenty of room to offset the existing holes inward approx. 1/8" an install 5/8" studs. My local machine shop says he has done it before and it will not weaken them at all. So I guess that is the route I am going to go. Thanks for the info. JIM

Aug 11, 2013 | 08:14 AM

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It did not have a sterling it had a Dana 70 with drum brakes when I got it about 15 yr. ago.

? Ford has not used a D70 in a pickup since 1985, yes 85. The vans still use the D70 but they are a narrower axle. Your truck left the factory with a Sterling 10.25

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I think I am going to have these hubs redrilled to the pre 99 lug pattern, seems to be the simplest solution.

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have a read 10.5 SuperDuty Rear Hubs to 8 on 6.5 - PowerStrokeNation : Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum

Aug 14, 2013 | 08:07 PM

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Would any one happen to know where I might be able to find a set of hubs reasonable . They tell me I need a set from 1999-02 F-350 Super Duty dual rear wheel. Thanks JIM

Aug 14, 2013 | 08:25 PM

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I agree the metric system is much easier. The problem is the United States for years has used two systems wish has made life HELL for Mechanics, & Engineers alike. For years half of most US vehicles have been half metric & half SAE. This started in the 80s. That was one reason I got out of the Auto industry as a mechanic. Crap I was forced to by another complete set of tools.
I have said for years if the US is going to use METRIC then lets completely change over. But like most things in this Country things are made to be as confusing & complicated as possible. That way nobody is responsible for anything including their own behavior. The US is a Country full of people that blames everything on someone else.
I shouldn't get started on this so I'm through.

Craig