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Old Jul 29, 2023 | 12:35 AM
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Why would you do this? You'll still have a half-ton frame. If you have access to all this F250 hardware, why not just take the whole F250 and be done with it?
 
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Old Jul 29, 2023 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by lbicknese2005
how could a guy tell the difference?
Besides the size of the hubs, the number ‘50’ is embossed on the bottom of a Dana 50 differential.

There are lots of threads here on this topic.

here’s a good thread by Goinboarding - Hybrid of the 44 and 50. (Dana 50 third member)
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-half-ton.html


Imho, There is no way I’d change out a coil spring TTB for a leaf sprung TTB.
 
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