Axle Swap
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Axle Swap
Does anyone know how involved it is to swap from my TTB
system to a solid axle? Is there any drilling that has to be done and does the drive shaft have to be modified and the
front springs would they match up to the new axle?
system to a solid axle? Is there any drilling that has to be done and does the drive shaft have to be modified and the
front springs would they match up to the new axle?
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I did an SAS in an 84 F-250 using an axle from a 77 F250 Highboy. I had to make new perches out of 3" square tube, and I had to cut the crossmember to clear the driveshaft. I did about 6" of lift at the same time, and wound up using the stock driveshaft, even though it was a low pinion axle.
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Well I have a 89' f250 xlt lariat ext cab 4x4 with a 460.
Yah I was just wonderin if it was as simple as boltin one
up and there ya go. And the cost would be roughly if not
that simple? Its my project truck very good condition if
i say so myself, and some day when i figure out how to
post a picture i'll do so. Your guy's help is appreciated.
Yah I was just wonderin if it was as simple as boltin one
up and there ya go. And the cost would be roughly if not
that simple? Its my project truck very good condition if
i say so myself, and some day when i figure out how to
post a picture i'll do so. Your guy's help is appreciated.
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1dery - Check this link: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=377453. Bonechief just did a SAS on his 80's F-250. His has TTB with leaf springs. He indicated that it was pretty much a bolt on deal.
Covington huh? Used to be my stomping grounds many moons ago.
Covington huh? Used to be my stomping grounds many moons ago.
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I liked the area when I was there. Left in 88 to return to South Dakota for college. Went back to check the job market in 93, and decided there were too many people. Kansas is nice, kind of hot in the summer, but the sky is big and the people are friendly.
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I know watcha mean about hot also humid. I had to take a few
week school in kansas city for the railroad at jefferson county
cummunity college and i tell ya what dont know how you guys
do it.
week school in kansas city for the railroad at jefferson county
cummunity college and i tell ya what dont know how you guys
do it.
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It's the same deal as you guys and your 10 month rain showers. I used to kid the guys at college saying that I spent the summer in Seattle, and it was sunny BOTH days.
I don't recall Bonechief specifically mentioning a lift by name. From my recolection, it would seem that about any 78-79 3/4 ton lift would work. Then again, maybe you'd want a lift for a 1 ton the same year as yours.... Guess you'd better check with him.
I don't recall Bonechief specifically mentioning a lift by name. From my recolection, it would seem that about any 78-79 3/4 ton lift would work. Then again, maybe you'd want a lift for a 1 ton the same year as yours.... Guess you'd better check with him.
