solid front axle
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solid front axle
i have a 1991 f-250 custom four wheel drive with a 5 speed in line six. I want to find a solid front axle for it so i can do my lift and put tires on it. Right now it has the independent suspension up front and in order to lift it i have to buy the center drop hinge or a major camber adjustment and both of them are gunna be expensive. I have a set of 35x12.5x16 tires i wanna put on it but the front will rub the bumper if i dont do a lift. Does anyone know if any of the 1991 f series trucks had a solid front axle or what other axles would work.
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The drop brackets aren't that expensive. Are you buying a kit? It's the best way to go, as it covers all the little things you'll run into, like brake lines, shocks, etc.
You can use a Dana 60, or you can use a heavy duty Dana 44 from 78 to 79. The 60 is obviously a much stronger unit than the 44. Keep in mind it may need to be re-geared to match what you currently have in the truck, or both axles need to be re-geared to go with the bigger tires. Going to 35's from stock is a big change, and you will probably want to re-gear. Your truck will be very slow if you don't.
You can use a Dana 60, or you can use a heavy duty Dana 44 from 78 to 79. The 60 is obviously a much stronger unit than the 44. Keep in mind it may need to be re-geared to match what you currently have in the truck, or both axles need to be re-geared to go with the bigger tires. Going to 35's from stock is a big change, and you will probably want to re-gear. Your truck will be very slow if you don't.
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The 78-79 axle isn't a really good choice for swapping because the spring perches on the axle are too narrow (close together). The frames on the later trucks are roughly 4.5 or so inches wider.
The 87-91 D60 would be your ultimate choice.
Cody
The 87-91 D60 would be your ultimate choice.
Cody
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