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Mar 24, 2015 | 10:01 PM

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If you'd have to move spring pads it means the truck it came from has a wider frame, and thus the axle is wider. That's why a 1972 or earlier F-250 pickup, or iirc late '70s cab/chassis, Dana 60 is a bolt in swap. The 3.54/1 gear set might be great on the highway once you get it rolling but might really be an issue around town unless you swap in an engine with more torque. Depends on how you intend to use the truck. Stu

Mar 26, 2015 | 08:22 PM

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Stu, you are right again! I measured the mid 80s rear end and it is wider. There is a guy I know that has a 1972 F250 in his junk yard, I think I will get in contact with him to see if I can get that from him. Thank you so much for taking the time to look out for us new peeps. Thanks again, David

Mar 28, 2015 | 08:29 PM

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Hello again Stu, I got that 72 F250 rear end today. He wanted $150 for it and I got it for $100. I measured it and it is a direct fit. Yeah! It is a 373 gear ratio, a little better than the 354. I did check my rims today and I do have 3 f2 16" rims, all I will need now is 1 or 2 more. Thanks again for all your help Stu!

Mar 28, 2015 | 09:05 PM

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Glad to help. Good price, and I think you'll like the 3.73/1. Stu

Mar 28, 2015 | 09:18 PM

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Thank you so very much, you have saved me a lot of money and time with your help and knowledge. My hope is that some day I can do the same in return for you and for others. Do you have any suggestions on what to do with those widow maker rims and tires?

Mar 28, 2015 | 09:45 PM

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We were all newcomers once. What I'd do is let the air out of them either by standing to one side and pulling the valve cores or, safer yet, drill a 1/8" hole straight in to the tire tread area of each to let the air escape. Stand out of the line of fire of the side rings. Then have your tire shop pull and recycle the tires, and take the wheels to your local metal recycler. Stu

Mar 29, 2015 | 10:10 PM

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Sounds good Stu and thanks again, David

Apr 19, 2015 | 10:44 AM

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Hello, yes I am still here! I have been working on the rear end that I got out of the 72 f250. I sandblasted the whole rear end and have gotten most of it painted moving toward putting on the new hardware, wheel cylinders and brake shoes. It is a work in progress and a lot of it. I am also replacing all the seals and gaskets. As for the gears and bearings everything looks like new with no pitting. I will check back from time to time to keep everyone updated on my progress. Everyone have a great day, David