TTB- Dana 60 conversion question

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Jan 24, 2006 | 08:08 PM

99ranger4x4

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TTB- Dana 60 conversion question

I want to switch the TTB in my 1990 Ford F-250 4X4 to a dana 60. I found this axle on ebay. It has the right gearing, but it is out of a 1995 F-350. Will it work or will it be too wide, short ect...

eBay Motors: FORD DANA 60 FRONT AXLE (item 8032434357 end time Jan-29-06 11:15:50 PST)

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Jan 24, 2006 | 09:06 PM

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The issue isn't really width, but front suspension type. If you have coil springs, get ready for a lot of work (see my gallery). However, if you have leaf springs, then it's just an unbolt the TTB and bolt in the D60. Also, you'll need 8-lugh wheels.

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Jan 24, 2006 | 09:45 PM

DaveBowman

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Well since his is an F250, it will have leaf springs. It will also have the 8 lug wheels too. So your in luck, just bolt the axle in

Jan 24, 2006 | 11:10 PM

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DOH! Didn't see that...ok, just bolt the sucker in.

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Jan 25, 2006 | 06:15 AM

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did the same conversion on my truck. very easy. all bolt on.

Jan 25, 2006 | 02:47 PM

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I've heard that it is important that the dimension from the center of the axle to the flange on the yoke is the same, otherwise you may have to shorten the front driveshaft.

Jan 25, 2006 | 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by beattle55

I've heard that it is important that the dimension from the center of the axle to the flange on the yoke is the same, otherwise you may have to shorten the front driveshaft.

Shouldn't matter too much. The driveshaft might only push the slip shaft in or out 1/8" for different differential positions on the earlier and later Dana 60 axles.