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May 7, 2021 | 08:59 AM

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Wadesf68

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I’m also thinking about doing power steering for my f68 so if anyone can steer me in the right direction after reaching out to a couple of different guys I’m being told to do an electric power steering kit and before I purchase that I want to be sure that’s the best way to go so my list of needs are
brakes all around all four corners prefer to go to discs a conversion kit
power steering - should I go electric or mechanical? Where to get it?

May 7, 2021 | 09:30 AM

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EBEAR

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From: Swan River Valley M.B Can

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Hey guys I’m new to this and need some help I have a 1950 f68 I believe is a one ton truck it has a 1977 inline 6 300 ci engine out of a Ford truck runs really good but I would like to upgrade brakes all four corners so I can feel good about my son driving this someday soon it’s an 8 lug truck and I’m having a hard time locating a conversion kit for it any help would be really appreciated guy thanks in advance

Welcome . We like pics . It would probably be better if you started a thread of your own so the answers you get won't be intermixed with the op's thread and will make it much easier for you . I am no expert on the older trucks so I'm sure someone will be along to help . I believe from other conversations that the aftermarket disc brake kits will fit up to the 1 ton . Your differential does not appear to be a ford unit , most likely a Dana but someone will be along to verify . As far as the power steering the electric is looking like a nice option that I would certainly investigate but there's not allot of experience yet . Did I mention we like pics ? LOL .

May 7, 2021 | 11:10 AM

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Wadesf68

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I did post pics are you not seeing them?

May 7, 2021 | 01:16 PM

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I did post pics are you not seeing them?

Yes but for some reason I can only see the underside of your truck . LOL

May 7, 2021 | 09:31 PM

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Neither Ford's 8" or 9" differentials have a pan on the back side.
Both of those also have 5 lug wheels.
Your F68 should have 8 lug bolts.

May 7, 2021 | 10:35 PM

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Wadesf68

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Yes my truck has 8 lugs so what rear do you think this is that I have?

May 8, 2021 | 11:21 AM

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mtflat

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EBEAR, he has tagged onto 2 different old threads. Here
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-thread-4.html

Wadesf68, I don't recognize that rear end. It looks heavier than Ford F2/3 rear ends. I'm thinking maybe Eaton mfg.
Also, you should start a separate thread for your truck. It will be easier for all of us to follow along.
Tim