1950 Ford F3 Frontend swap question

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08-05-2016, 03:35 PM

gtotiger65

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1950 Ford F3 Frontend swap question

Hello,
I am restoring a 1950 Ford F3 truck and want to upgrade the front suspension / axle. Does anyone know what years of ford F250 trucks will fit in the 1950 frame? Either 2wd or 4X4 info is greatly appreciated!
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Jim

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08-05-2016, 03:38 PM

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I don't know if any F250 will fit. crown Vic and Jaguar front ends fit well. I put a Jag XJS in mine. I'm sure someone that knows will help you soon. Have fun.

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08-05-2016, 11:47 PM

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The CV suspension only fits if you narrow it.

Worth reading the "sticky" on front ends: Front Suspension Alternatives for 1948 - 1960 Ford Trucks, Part One - Ford-Trucks.com
There are eleven parts, not clear how you get to the other ten...

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08-08-2016, 10:55 AM

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I don't know what your build plans are but to get any significant improvement you would have to go to an IFS. Otherwise the parts are available to rebuild what you have. Is your system worn badly? On my F2 the manual steering box was the main culprit.

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