Drivetrain Question?
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Drivetrain Question?
I have a 1979 F250 Ranger XLT 4x4. It has a Dana 44 front and Dana 60 rear both with 3.54 gears and open differentials. I want to put a Dana 60 up front and Dana 60 with limited slip in the rear. I also want to change my ring and pinion to at least a 4.10 (4.56 preferably). What years would work in my truck? Could I bolt on a mid 90's dana 60 front and rear. Would I run into steering assembly issues up front? I know in the rear I could just change my diff. and gears, but I would like to bolt on a ready made assembly if possible. Any help would be much appreciated.
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From: west central florida
you would be better off with a 78-79 dana 60 front, it bolts right in, you will need the spring plates with the axle, the 44's plates you have are smaller.
as for the rear, i got an 88 ford 10 1/4, it will bolt in too, the u-joint was a 1330 so that might be the same as your 79, to me it is a better rear than most 60's, all 10 1/4's have 1.5" 35 spline axles and the drums pull off without removing bearings, plus its newer so less wear. a 60 rear will need to be from a two wheel drive or a late 77-79 4x4. I hope i didnt forget anything
as for the rear, i got an 88 ford 10 1/4, it will bolt in too, the u-joint was a 1330 so that might be the same as your 79, to me it is a better rear than most 60's, all 10 1/4's have 1.5" 35 spline axles and the drums pull off without removing bearings, plus its newer so less wear. a 60 rear will need to be from a two wheel drive or a late 77-79 4x4. I hope i didnt forget anything
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From: Spokane, WA
Originally Posted by Go Zags!
Could I bolt on a mid 90's dana 60 front and rear.
Btw, welcome! Good to see another Spokanite here. I'll get your NW membership approved tonight.
