Dana 60 Compatibility
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Mountain Pass
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Dana 60 Compatibility
Hey guys, my dad has a 69 F250 Camper Special 2wd with a 390 and C6. He came across someone selling a Dana 60 for a "pre 75" Ford. How can we tell if this will work in his truck? The guy wants $500 but I think that price is a little high...
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1973: Ford increased the width between the inner frame rails behind the cab from 33 1/2" used thru 1972 to 37 1/2" for F100 2WD/4WD & F250 2WD
This means that the 1973 and later rear axles are wider and the spring hangers are in a different location.
What is the rear axle ratio? It could be 3.54 or 3.73 or 4.10 or 4.56 or possibly 4.88. You need to find out before you buy the puppy.
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So your 1969 F250 is not a Camper Special if it has 4WD .. 1967/76 F250 4WD, 1977 F250 4WD before serial number Y20,001 are called High Boys.
These are lifted and have a divorced transfer case and in-cab fuel tank.
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May as well just find a new frame! The swap from personal experience is a PITA. The 2wd frame is different than the 4wd frame. I did mine but used aftermarket parts and 2002 axles. Start looking at 4x4 swap threads and you will quickly realize a frame swap is in order.
Frame swap isn't 100% bolt in either, still have the bed issue and narrow frame
Frame swap isn't 100% bolt in either, still have the bed issue and narrow frame
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If this is the case, why are you swapping in a 1975 F250 4WD front axle that has 12 1/8" x 2" drum brakes?
1976/79 F250 4WD, 1979 F350 4WD have dual piston caliper front disc brakes.
1976/79 F250 4WD, 1979 F350 4WD have dual piston caliper front disc brakes.
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500 is very pricey. 150 and only if I needed it. Find a donor 4x4. I have seen 67-79 4x4 frames and axles for 500 to 1500.
If you are going to fab the 2wd frame might as well start out with a better differential. I think the superduty axles are affordable and popular for axles swaps in the 4 wheeling crowd.
If you are going to fab the 2wd frame might as well start out with a better differential. I think the superduty axles are affordable and popular for axles swaps in the 4 wheeling crowd.
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Closed knuckle axles are almost worth nada. If you gotta have it, offer him $50. As ND says, look for a 76-77 D60or D44 low pinion open knuckle with disc brakes, or a 77.5-79 D44/60 with high pinion with and disc brakes. With the 2wd frame, you have the big hulking cross member to get around. Best would be a later model frame swap with a rolling chassis if you can weld and fabricate.