Hello everyone I am new to the Ford world... I have a 3/4 ton van 1985 and the rear gears are crap.. I want to change out the entire rear... What years van/ pickup will bolt right in??? what is compatible???

Can I even use the rear from an f-250?? is it the same?? any tips???

any help is greatly appreciated!!! Thanks

Jeb

 

you should be able to bolt in any 80 up model rearend even from a f250 or f350 truck

 

The van's axle is approx. 68" wide and it's leaf spring perches are welded as far outboard as possible at 51" apart.
The truck's axle is approx. 65 1/2" wide and it's leaf spring perches are welded 45" apart.
They are not interchangeable!
Good luck!

 

8 lugs is right.

I blew the axle on my 84 last year and tried using one from a 83 van. No way!
You are going to have to find a axle from a van to go to your van. I wound seriously think about changing out the gears instead.
P.S.: This probably should have went to Axle, Trans., Drivetrain forum. Just a thought.
Good Luck!!


Larry
1984 F250 4x4 w/460
1982 Mustang GT w/302
1993 Explorer 4x4 w/4.0L