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Aug 4, 2008 | 08:57 AM

Blackwaterforge

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Radius Arms

What year did Ford switch from forged to stamped radius arms on F250's?
Thank You!

Aug 5, 2008 | 08:53 AM

65fordguy

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I dont know for sure but Ive been spending some time in the j. yards, Ive seen them with the newer syle arms from 73 up. Also I havent seen any 70 to 72 f250s. so not 100 percent on that. but I know my 65 f100 came with forged and when looking for a disc brake up grade I found that 73 to 79s used the stamped style.

My question to some of you parts guys is which is stronger? I would think the stamped?
hope so thats what ive got now!

Aug 5, 2008 | 09:36 AM

Blackwaterforge

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Thanks for your response. The forged arms are stronger.

Aug 6, 2008 | 11:56 AM

airharley

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Forged as in pour liquid steel in a mold or whittled down from one solid piece of steel? All the radius arms I have seen for 65-68 have the casting flash running the length of the arms.