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Apr 22, 2017 | 02:13 PM

ofullard

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front axle swap

I have a 95 250 7.3 and I also have a 97 350 7.3(parts truck only)

the 97 has a solid axle with 4.10 gears (code C5 on the door)

the 95 is stock with the 50ifs and apparently 3.55 gears (code 39 on the door)

can I make the swap easily?

Apparently the actual swap is rather simple, I am concerned about the different gears

Apr 22, 2017 | 02:21 PM

rock15t

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Swap the rear axle too. It's not that bad of a job.

Apr 22, 2017 | 02:22 PM

ofullard

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So no concerns regarding gear ratios?

Apr 22, 2017 | 02:24 PM

ofullard

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oh I get what you are saying... if I swap the rear as well it shouldn't be a problem

Apr 22, 2017 | 03:31 PM

rock15t

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Yes, that's correct. If money permits, I would replace all the brake components and seals when you swap.

Apr 22, 2017 | 03:32 PM

rock15t

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The f350 isn't a cab chassis truck is it?

Apr 22, 2017 | 04:11 PM

Red97350

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With the 4.10's you will be turning your engine faster on the highway, but they will be much better for towing. Make sure you change your front leaf springs too (unless you want it to ride like a tank).

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Apr 27, 2017 | 03:54 PM

Brian Donoghue

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Ive done a SAS on a F350 2wd truck not F240 4x4 ifs. But definitely change the leaf springs up front. I would recommend a reverse shackle kit because the solar axle trucks ride rough. You don't need to change that much out because you already have leaf springs. You also have to add the f350 springs onto the rear and the helper springs. This will make your truck pretty much a f350 and able to tow more. Also Id paint what I can when it they are all out. It lessons the chance of rusting and breakage in the future.