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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 03:24 PM
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Solid front axle swap
I have a 1991 Ford F2 5.8 L 4 x 4
What exactly does a axle swap entail and how is it different from when I have already
 
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 03:30 PM
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What you currently have is a TTB front axle which allows each wheel on the front to flex individually. If you swap to a solid axle, when one when goes into a hole the front axle flex's in a different way. It compresses the suspension on the opposite side of the truck in the front.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...swap-info.html contains some information.

And fullsizebronco.com has a whole forum dedicated to solid axle swaps.

Solid Axle Swaps - FSB Forums
 
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 03:54 PM
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if i was doing a 6" lift i was told that a swap would be a good idea but i personally dont like that idea
 
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by kidkyle21
if i was doing a 6" lift i was told that a swap would be a good idea but i personally dont like that idea
Why not? Solid axle rides better, is more durable, looks better, won't eat ball joints, it's a win in every direction.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Jarryd
Why not? Solid axle rides better, is more durable, looks better, won't eat ball joints, it's a win in every direction.
how does it ride better i always though independent suspention was the way to go
 
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by kidkyle21
how does it ride better i always though independent suspention was the way to go
TTB binds up a lot.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 04:44 PM
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what do u mean sorry if im annoying just looking to educate myslef
 
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The angle of a TTB can cause binding if you make it "flex" too much while you are off roading since the axle flexes in the middle and on the spindles. I straight axle only has flex on the spindles/ball joints and the whole axle moves.

Simple terms, less moving parts to break.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 04:52 PM
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awh ok that makes sense thanks so now that i under stand that what would u recomend as a swap
 
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 05:49 PM
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Swap in a Dana 60 from a F350.
 
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Originally Posted by rla2005
Swap in a Dana 60 from a F350.
The cheaper swap is a dana 44 from a 78-79 f100 or bronco. That's the route I'd probably go because it's setup for coils not leaves.
 
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The cheaper swap is a dana 44 from a 78-79 f100 or bronco. That's the route I'd probably go because it's setup for coils not leaves.
The OP has a 4x4 F250, it already has leaf springs. Plus it already has 8 lugs.....
 
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Originally Posted by rla2005
The OP has a 4x4 F250, it already has leaf springs. Plus it already has 8 lugs.....
Didn't catch that. Yea do the dana 60.
 
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Didn't catch that. Yea do the dana 60.
I had to look twice myself!
 
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I always get a kick out of all the misinformation thrown around when this subject comes up.
 
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