straight axla conversion
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straight axla conversion
i have an 82 f150 and i would really like to swap out the ifs for a straight axle i wasthinking i could use the same year truck but possible f250 if any one knows how to do this or nows what axle to use it would be great help
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justin
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You'll have to use a Dana 44 high pinion from a 78-79 F-150. you can use back to a 73 f-150, but they are low pinion. They don't regular many mods.
F-250 or F-350 axles will not fit without severe mods.
F-250 or F-350 axles will not fit without severe mods.
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i discourage those b/c they just want your money. I bought a D60 front out of a DRW F350 for $1000...came with everything including tires/rims, shocks, steering, track bar, brakes, 4wd hubs, and leafs(check out my gallery). That's what you need to look for. don't go pay $2500 for a kit when you can do it all for a heck of a lot less than $1000. A D44 will prolly run ya $400-$500. and if ya need any parts we have plenty laying around over here...give me a holler!
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Last edited by fishmanndotcom; Jan 28, 2004 at 01:24 AM.
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i am not looking for a kit of any kind i want it to be built how i want it and all im going to rebuild the whole thing locer axles and all thanks a lot
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Originally posted by mustange70
Ball joints are way better then kingpins in this instence.
Ball joints are way better then kingpins in this instence.
just like Bremen said...everything bolts stright up to 3/4 and up...even the trac bar surprisingly!
1/2's have coil springs and are a lil trickier!
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fishmann:
when you remove the passenger pivot bracket, the trackbar mount goes in its place, right?
btw, which are better? I know kingpins are a b%4ch to change, but being they are steel, they probably take a little more abuse?
when you remove the passenger pivot bracket, the trackbar mount goes in its place, right?
btw, which are better? I know kingpins are a b%4ch to change, but being they are steel, they probably take a little more abuse?