I need some advice.
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I need some advice.
Where would be the best place to look for a Front axle for a 87- 96 F-350. none of the salvage yards around here have one for less than 1500.
also i am changing the rear main seal in my 80 f-350, with a 400, four speed. Should I go ahead and pull the engine out, or just drop the pan while its in the truck? I dont have a lot of time. ( maybe two days.) Any hints, tricks or knowledge is appreciated.
also i am changing the rear main seal in my 80 f-350, with a 400, four speed. Should I go ahead and pull the engine out, or just drop the pan while its in the truck? I dont have a lot of time. ( maybe two days.) Any hints, tricks or knowledge is appreciated.
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I personally would pull the engine. That's because I have a engine hoist, and a concrete floor under roof. I hate working overhead, laying underneath the truck, with oil dripping in my face. I could do it in two days if I had the whole day. The only problem with my way of doing it is the exhaust manifold bolts. It's a roll of the dice whether the bolts on the y-pipe will come loose or break off. But you may have to loosen them anyway to lift the engine to get the pan out, so that part may be a wash no matter which way you choose to do it.
I went to www.car-part.com and plugged in a 89 f350, Texas, front axle housing, 3.54 ratio, without ABS, and found this.
1991
Front Axle Assy.
Ford Truck F350 7.3L,5SP,4X4 HE003 $750 Flores Automotive USA-TX(Del-Rio) Request_Quote 1-877-584-4567 / 1-830-775-1993 Request_Insurance_Quote
No 4.10 ratios would come up. If you live near another state, or are willing to drive a little bit, plug in some other areas and see what comes up.
I went to www.car-part.com and plugged in a 89 f350, Texas, front axle housing, 3.54 ratio, without ABS, and found this.
1991
Front Axle Assy.
Ford Truck F350 7.3L,5SP,4X4 HE003 $750 Flores Automotive USA-TX(Del-Rio) Request_Quote 1-877-584-4567 / 1-830-775-1993 Request_Insurance_Quote
No 4.10 ratios would come up. If you live near another state, or are willing to drive a little bit, plug in some other areas and see what comes up.
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Thanks, I dont mind driving to get an axle. I just dont want to dive a long way just for a part I am going to ghave to replace the ring and pinion in. I dont have to have an axle right now. mine drives just no 4x4. but as for the engine I have a shop and lift. as for the y pipi it has straights. but they I have the feeling they are just as froze up as the y pipe would be. I guess I will find out in the morning. 
