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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 10:02 PM
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Front Axle Swap

Want to get rid of the auto hubs, and independant Dana 50 on my 97 250, got a line on a 93 350 solid axle what would it be and is it a bolt on or a little more in depth.
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 11:54 PM
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Do both of these front ends have leaf springs? If so, measure the distance between the center of the spring perches on each front end and see if they are the same measurement. If they are the same, it may bolt in. However, you'll also have to check your shock mounts, brake lines, sway bar mounts and even ABS sensors (if equipped) to see if they will work. Lots of little things, but they all add up.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 08:56 PM
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Yea the abs stuff is what I am mostly concerned with, I dont have access to the 350 kinda buying blind. Really want to get rid of those "Auto hubs" and the sealed bearings in the front.
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Old Dec 15, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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I think it should be a bolt in, you may need the steering off the F350.
And it should be a Dana 60 axle and it's worth right at $1000
maybe $1500 on the west coast.
 
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