Changing the front wheel assembly
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Changing the front wheel assembly
I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to swap out the front wheel assembly on a 1953 F-350? I’d like to get away from the 6x7.25 wheel pattern and maybe go to discs on the front.
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Not sure what you are asking not because what you are asking isn't clear, I just am not sure I familiar with the problem you are trying to solve.
Maybe this is what you are looking for? I have this on my 55 F250 and it was a very clean and simple installation. This says for F2 and F3 trucks. 1948-56.
https://www.rusticdiscbrakes.com/pro...disc-brake-kit
Maybe this is what you are looking for? I have this on my 55 F250 and it was a very clean and simple installation. This says for F2 and F3 trucks. 1948-56.
https://www.rusticdiscbrakes.com/pro...disc-brake-kit
Last edited by 8pack; May 17, 2026 at 06:47 AM.
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The conversation linked here makes it sound like you would need to get an axle assembly from a lower weight class truck.
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This link shows the method I and several others have used to convert to 8x6.5 bolt pattern. You do however still run the factory drum brakes.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-raytasch.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-raytasch.html
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The conversation linked here makes it sound like you would need to get an axle assembly from a lower weight class truck.
F350 Disc Brake Conversion
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I agree, he did say he wanted to get away from the current bolt pattern, looks like you would need a new hub or get his current hubs drilled for a new bolt pattern.
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Not sure what you are asking not because what you are asking isn't clear, I just am not sure I familiar with the problem you are trying to solve.
Maybe this is what you are looking for? I have this on my 55 F250 and it was a very clean and simple installation. This says for F2 and F3 trucks. 1948-56.
https://www.rusticdiscbrakes.com/pro...disc-brake-kit
Maybe this is what you are looking for? I have this on my 55 F250 and it was a very clean and simple installation. This says for F2 and F3 trucks. 1948-56.
https://www.rusticdiscbrakes.com/pro...disc-brake-kit
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The 48-52 F1-3 trucks used the same front suspension parts, axle, spindles, steering, etc. Hubs and brakes will interchange, so what fits an F1 will also fit an F2 or 3. The 53-56 trucks were different. F100-250 will interchange, but the F350 is a different beast and everything is larger. F250 8 lug hubs and brakes won't bolt on F350 spindles. The easiest way to go 8 lug on a F350 is to swap out the front axle and spindles with F100/250 parts, and replace the rear axle with a later, up to '72, F250 Dana 60. Then you can utilize the Rustic Brakes F250 disc conversion kit and have all modern brakes.
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The 48-52 F1-3 trucks used the same front suspension parts, axle, spindles, steering, etc. Hubs and brakes will interchange, so what fits an F1 will also fit an F2 or 3. The 53-56 trucks were different. F100-250 will interchange, but the F350 is a different beast and everything is larger. F250 8 lug hubs and brakes won't bolt on F350 spindles. The easiest way to go 8 lug on a F350 is to swap out the front axle and spindles with F100/250 parts, and replace the rear axle with a later, up to '72, F250 Dana 60. Then you can utilize the Rustic Brakes F250 disc conversion kit and have all modern brakes.
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