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axle swap
I have a 87 f150 and I want to swap out the front alxe for a solid axle. So far its got a 4'' lift with 36'' swampers and a beefed up rear end with stronger axles and a locker. and I just wanted any advice as to which axle to swap into the front end.I seen broncograveyard.com has a converstion kit that uses a high pinion dana 44 out of the 70's bronco and f-150s how strong would they be?
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The easiest to use is a dana 44 out of a 78-79 F150 or Bronco. There are alot of threads here about the swap. Search for SAS and you should find plenty. Heres one thread- https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...?highlight=sas
Here are some pics of the SAS I did on my 94 F150. I have 12 inches of lift and run 40's.
http://s111.photobucket.com/albums/n...ogress%20pics/
Here are some pics of the SAS I did on my 94 F150. I have 12 inches of lift and run 40's.
http://s111.photobucket.com/albums/n...ogress%20pics/
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A solid axle D44 with chromoly axle shafts can handle some abuse, but not as much as a D60. Thing is... D60s aren't cheap. a easy $1,000.
What are your plans for this truck. A stock D44 can't handle much more than what you have now, and your TTB is pasted it's max with 36s.
What are your plans for this truck. A stock D44 can't handle much more than what you have now, and your TTB is pasted it's max with 36s.
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a dana 60 front w/stock rear would leave you with 8 lugs front and 5 back...inconvientient. im doing same thing, but going with sterling 10 1/4 rear and Dana 60 front... that is soon as i find a D60 front...
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