CAN REAR DIFFS BE SWAPPED?
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CAN REAR DIFFS BE SWAPPED?
1997 F 450 7.3 With ZF5
Well so much for swapping rear diff with 2000 + model, way too many parts to change along with front axle assy. so all rims and tires would match .
I found an exact year model donor truck except this one had an automatic tranny in it. My question is- will the diffs interchange? It surely can’t be any lower geared than what I currently have. Existing rear diff has had it. Anyone run into this? Thanks for reading and any intel!
Well so much for swapping rear diff with 2000 + model, way too many parts to change along with front axle assy. so all rims and tires would match .
I found an exact year model donor truck except this one had an automatic tranny in it. My question is- will the diffs interchange? It surely can’t be any lower geared than what I currently have. Existing rear diff has had it. Anyone run into this? Thanks for reading and any intel!
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-mention 1997 and most shake their heads and walk away anyhow! Really appreciate the feedback.
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4.62 and 5.13 seems to be the two gears available for those models but they used a Dana 80 axle so you should be able to swap in any ratio available for that axle providing you have the correct carrier for that gear.
My 04 F-450 came with 4.88 gears, I like it a lot better with the 3.73's we installed.
My 04 F-450 came with 4.88 gears, I like it a lot better with the 3.73's we installed.
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