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Dec 16, 2013 | 12:39 AM

75Three90

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leaf spring ttb

My 1989 f250 4x4 has the leaf spring ttb I was just wondering how strong of a setup it is. I go wheeling from time to time on the beach and I have to go through cow/horse pastures when I have to use the 4x4. Since I have to rebuild the motor I'm wondering if it would be a good time to think about a SAS or not. The 4x4. Works flawlessly but I want to avoid future problems. What would I need to do a SAS?

Dec 16, 2013 | 12:43 AM

75Three90

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I forgot to ask if y'all think the ttb would be just fine in my application of what I have to do with this truck

Dec 16, 2013 | 06:52 AM

Daniel5.0

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You're not rock crawling, you're fine. Keep your ball joints and axle bushings in good shape and you'll be good to go.

Dec 16, 2013 | 07:17 AM

tjc transport

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ttb axles have a bad habit of breaking rite above the driver side spring.
if you are rebuilding the truck, putting a dana 60 under it only an extra days work.

Dec 16, 2013 | 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tjc transport

ttb axles have a bad habit of breaking rite above the driver side spring.
if you are rebuilding the truck, putting a dana 60 under it only an extra days work.

Dont forget the extra 1K minumum for a decent D60. I've only ever heard of the TTB cracking on dedicated plow trucks and trail rigs.

The leaf sprung D44 is just as strong as a solid D44. It just has MUCH less suspension travel and a rough ride.

Dec 16, 2013 | 04:26 PM

tjc transport

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i had at least 20 come through the body shop when i had it. and none of them were plow trucks.
the one F-250 i had (1989) broke the D-50 there, it never plowed, and the only off road driving it ever did was on job sites at low speeds.
it did however have close to 200,000 miles on it when i noticed it. and it was a fresh crack, there was just a very faint rust in the crack when found.

Dec 16, 2013 | 05:20 PM

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My entire front end was rebuilt in 2003 along with the rear end and transfer case. It cost one of the p.o's 6000 dollars to get it all done I have a stack of service records in the glove box I just didn't know if the d44 would hold up for what I wanted it to do.