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Axle sawp
Hi everyone.
Got a quick question about some work I wanna do on my truck. I have a 2002 F250 7.3 with a few go "fast" parts. Has 6'' lift and 37'' tires. Open up front and has the LSD in the rear that's worn out. Would like to add a selectable locker.
Been searching the web and it seems Ford started adding them as an option for the 2011 year and up. Can find a few that came out of 6.2L gas engine trucks.
Are these axles the same strength as the diesel axles? I have some fab skills so relocating mounts and perches won't be a problem. Also same wheel pattern?
Got a quick question about some work I wanna do on my truck. I have a 2002 F250 7.3 with a few go "fast" parts. Has 6'' lift and 37'' tires. Open up front and has the LSD in the rear that's worn out. Would like to add a selectable locker.
Been searching the web and it seems Ford started adding them as an option for the 2011 year and up. Can find a few that came out of 6.2L gas engine trucks.
Are these axles the same strength as the diesel axles? I have some fab skills so relocating mounts and perches won't be a problem. Also same wheel pattern?
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The '05+ axles are a few inches wider than the prior years, so it will make your wheels stick out a couple inches, but..
The '05+ axles also have bigger brakes, which require 17" minimum wheels, so if you have stock 16" stock wheels they won't fit. The stock e-locker UNlocks at 35 mph.
So, you are probably better off getting a new locking diff for your rear axle and if you want an air locker up front, for occasional use.
The '05+ axles also have bigger brakes, which require 17" minimum wheels, so if you have stock 16" stock wheels they won't fit. The stock e-locker UNlocks at 35 mph.
So, you are probably better off getting a new locking diff for your rear axle and if you want an air locker up front, for occasional use.
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Basically all the axles are the same D60 up front. Ford 10.5 rear....Few changes in 05..
You might wanna change your gears? Also throw a detroit in the rear and never look back..esp if you like to have fun.
You might wanna change your gears? Also throw a detroit in the rear and never look back..esp if you like to have fun.
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The '05+ axles are a few inches wider than the prior years, so it will make your wheels stick out a couple inches, but..
The '05+ axles also have bigger brakes, which require 17" minimum wheels, so if you have stock 16" stock wheels they won't fit. The stock e-locker UNlocks at 35 mph.
So, you are probably better off getting a new locking diff for your rear axle and if you want an air locker up front, for occasional use.
The '05+ axles also have bigger brakes, which require 17" minimum wheels, so if you have stock 16" stock wheels they won't fit. The stock e-locker UNlocks at 35 mph.
So, you are probably better off getting a new locking diff for your rear axle and if you want an air locker up front, for occasional use.
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