90 250 rear axle
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90 250 rear axle
I need info on how strong a rear axle out of a 1990 F250 4x4 would be? It's not a full floater, axles end at the drum. Haven't seen it yet, only know what the seller has told me so far. 3.55's, not limit slip, says the pumpkin is about as big as that of a dana 70, sound right?
I'm currently running a dana 60 so how would it compair? Thanks!
I'm currently running a dana 60 so how would it compair? Thanks!
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It's a semi-float axle, but I honestly don't know how it compares to a full-floating Dana 60.
The full-floating version of the axle (which is a sterling 10.25" axle, BTW) is much stronger than a Dana 60 and it on par with a Dana 70. If you're looking for an upgrade to your Dana 60, I would hold out for a full-floater.
The full-floating version of the axle (which is a sterling 10.25" axle, BTW) is much stronger than a Dana 60 and it on par with a Dana 70. If you're looking for an upgrade to your Dana 60, I would hold out for a full-floater.
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Stick with what you have: the Dana 60 is hard to beat in terms of strength,
parts availability, reasonable prices, and selection of GEAR RATIOS, and l.s.
units.
The big problem w/ semi-floaters is when you break an axle, (not IF, in 4X4
applications), all to often they leave you in a precarious position on the road,
with the axle and/or wheel/tire passing you by down a hill, or worse, you
trying to stop on 3 wheels and severed brake lines, a.k.a. NO BRAKES!!
Trust me..........
The big problem w/ the h.d. Sterling is expensive parts and little gear selection, ( 3.55 and 4.10 are the only two readily available). I was
going to go w/ this axle until I found it would cost me 250% more to
rebuild and change gear ratios in the Sterling vs. my existing Dana 60.
parts availability, reasonable prices, and selection of GEAR RATIOS, and l.s.
units.
The big problem w/ semi-floaters is when you break an axle, (not IF, in 4X4
applications), all to often they leave you in a precarious position on the road,
with the axle and/or wheel/tire passing you by down a hill, or worse, you
trying to stop on 3 wheels and severed brake lines, a.k.a. NO BRAKES!!
Trust me..........
The big problem w/ the h.d. Sterling is expensive parts and little gear selection, ( 3.55 and 4.10 are the only two readily available). I was
going to go w/ this axle until I found it would cost me 250% more to
rebuild and change gear ratios in the Sterling vs. my existing Dana 60.
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From: Bonita Springs FL
The axle breaking problem that you're taking about has nothing to do with whether or not the axle is semi-floating or not. It depends on how the axle shafts are retained. A Ford 9" axle, for example, is a semi-floating axle but does not have this problem.
I also don't agree with you on what gear ratios are available. Randy's Ring & Pinion lists the following gears available for the 10.25" axle:
3.08, 3.55, 3.73, 4.10, 4.30, 4.56, 4.88, 5.13 and 5.38.
And that's just ONE site. I'm sure if you looked, you could find more.
The 10.25 has plenty of aftermarket support. Name a popular LS or locker that you can't get for it.
I also don't agree with you on what gear ratios are available. Randy's Ring & Pinion lists the following gears available for the 10.25" axle:
3.08, 3.55, 3.73, 4.10, 4.30, 4.56, 4.88, 5.13 and 5.38.
And that's just ONE site. I'm sure if you looked, you could find more.
The 10.25 has plenty of aftermarket support. Name a popular LS or locker that you can't get for it.
