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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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Front Gear Change

Changed the rear gear in my 1992 F250 4X4 E4OD to 4.10, wanting to change the front. Dana 50 do I need to change the case. I know you have to on the Dana 44. Any help or advice would be appreciated.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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I have been wanting to put 4:10's in my truck for some time now for pulling. I am also interested in this question!
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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No you don't have to change the external case.. on either of these axles. What you have to change is the differential, it's the part inside the case that the ring gear is mounted on, and which contains the differential gears.

 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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Thanks Guys! this will help alot.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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i thought they made a gear specially cut for the dana 44 case? that you didnt have to change the differential?
 
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The D44 front axles require a special reverse cut gearset, and the stock differntial housing(aka carrier) will not accept ratios beyond 3.73:1.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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ok now that thats cleared up. What is the best economic upgrade if i want to go up to 410 - 488 gears, this is a everyday driver/ weekend warrior truck.

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