i want to put a Dana 60 in my front and take out the Dana 50 on my 95,250.but i have a question.since my lift kit is for a 250 will i have to buy new springs in the front for a 350? or can i keep it the way it is? some guy told me ill have to buy an f 350 lift kit for the front and take out what i have but I wanted to check here first. I know it will raise my front a few inches but how do I make it level with the rear of the truck? Thanks...

 

you need the lift blocks for the rear of a f350. i got a set here if you need the part #. you can get them threw ford. cost around $150

 

If you have a standard (4 to 6") lift kit on your '95 IFS F-250, you will be able to reuse the front leaf springs when you install the straight axle. You should be able to use the dropped pitman arm too. I think that the drop brackets for the front stabilizer bar will work with the monobeam axle - may be wrong on that one. The front shocks should work too.

The rear end lift components should not need to be changed unless you want to modify rear end height when you finish with the front end.

You will need a different front drive shaft (one from and F-350) and a replacement front transfer case yoke from an F-350. If your F-250 has a replacement front driveshaft with the CV joint at the transfer case end, you will not need to change anything.

Depending on the lift height, you will need a track bar extension bracket too.

All of the above assumes that you have the stock suspension components (track bar, etc) from a donor F-350.

Opinion. If you would be happy with a 4 to 6 inch lift and 33 or 35 inch tires, the Dana 50 IFS will work well. My '95 f-250 IFS has provided 115K trouble-free miles with a 4" Skyjacker lift. I use it for moderate off-roading and heavy duty towing.

If you do go with a straight front axle, life will be easier if you can locate a donor vehicle where you can get both the axle and the rest of the components.

Lou Braun

 

that's true oh i forgot to say that i have a 6" skyjacker suspension lift and a 3" performance body lift and i have 39" iroks.i still have a lot i wanna do to this truck like regearing it air lockers and the straight axle conversion.but one thing at a time no money to do it all at once.hehe..so that dana 50 you have holds up.well?..i was told i may break it i hope i really dont .lol...i almost have 200k on my truck it use to be an old landscaping truck so i was worked kinda hard i guess.sounds like you know your stuff Lou i see your in CT like me maybe if i get a the parts ill have you help me out...hint hint..lol

 

Your Dana 50 should hold up OK until you add air locking to the front differential. An F-250 is a fairly heavy beast will put a lot of stress on the front driveshaft and u-joint yokes when locked - especially in a tight turn. Even a straight axle could break u-joints when run hard in a turn.

The 10.25" rear end should stand up well with an air locker installed and your 39" tires.

Connecticut does not seem to have any real demanding off-road locations so a front air locker isn't really needed. I'm located in the Northwest corner of the state where off-roading is possible. Mud, tree stumps and steep hills are common around here. There are swampy areas too, but F-250's and swamps do not go well together. Good ground clearance and decent tires are all one really needs to go about anywhere in Connecticut. Rear lockers would help too.

Lou Braun

 

got ya.a guy i know has a pretty big truck he has 44" swampers and a rear locker but the front is open.but he did change the front to a dana 60.theres a few places to go down here too.would love to check out where you go oneday..