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Jan 27, 2004 | 07:42 PM

82f1504x4

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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

Jan 27, 2004 | 09:15 PM

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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.

Jan 28, 2004 | 12:45 AM

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there's also a company I think it's fabtech that makes the kit for doing that I think it's a lift kit also

Jan 28, 2004 | 01:15 AM

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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!

-jason-

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Jan 28, 2004 | 04:59 PM

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hey, how about an 84 f-250 straight axle conversion? what kinda hoops would i have to jump through and what would be a good donor truck?

thanks,
James

Jan 28, 2004 | 08:35 PM

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Easy. get a donor F-350 85.5-97 F-350 4x4 and get to work. everything bolts up.

I think 92 and up have balljoints instead of king pins. I don't know if that is good or bad though.

Jan 29, 2004 | 05:55 PM

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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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Feb 1, 2004 | 02:36 PM

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Ball joints are way better then kingpins in this instence.

??????????????????????????? since when?

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!

-jason-

Feb 1, 2004 | 05:37 PM

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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?