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Old Oct 12, 2023 | 04:11 PM
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Seeking axles

Looking to start the process of axle swapping my 97 f-250. What are some of the best places to try and find donor axles. Thanks for the help.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2023 | 05:36 PM
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Are you trying to do a dana 60 swap and keep your stock rear axle or are you doing a super duty axle swap?

Either way I imagine fb marketplace and craigslist will be your best bets.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2023 | 06:23 PM
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I think I found my Dana 60 on Craigslist, but that was years ago. It might be worthwhile to buy a donor truck so that you have all of the suspension and everything. That stuff can get expensive quickly.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2023 | 09:22 AM
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pick n pull if you have the tools and time
 
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Old Oct 15, 2023 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Exwhyze
Are you trying to do a dana 60 swap and keep your stock rear axle or are you doing a super duty axle swap?

Either way I imagine fb marketplace and craigslist will be your best bets.
Super duty swap just because it will end up allowing me to have a lot smoother ride. thanks for the help
 
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Old Oct 15, 2023 | 02:05 PM
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What year axles are you looking for 99-04 or 05 up axles and out of curiosity are you anywhere near Missouri. As I have couple complete rolling chassis for 99-04 if your interested.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2023 | 02:07 PM
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I got a PMF RSK when I did mine, and I recommend it!
https://www.pmfsuspension.com/1992-9...-Kit_p_13.html
 
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Old Oct 17, 2023 | 12:37 PM
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Second the RSK. Don't forget drop pitman arm and drop track bar bracket, or you will have noticeable bump steer. I gather the 250 solid axle swaps require new front springs anyhow, so this is the time to do RSK with Superduty springs.

 
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Originally Posted by Jack C Thompson
Looking to start the process of axle swapping my 97 f-250. What are some of the best places to try and find donor axles. Thanks for the help.
don't know where you live but I have an 04 f250 6.0 I would part with.
I am in central AZ.
 
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