Need HELP to identify parts
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From: West Middlesex,Pa USA
Need HELP to identify parts
Hello
I have located a 88 F250 4x4 6800gvw that i want to use to convert my 83 f250 to 4wd. I have been told that lite duty f250 have a dana 44 instead of a dana 50. Is the 44 too weak of an axle to use?How does one identify the difference? The truck has a 302 and 4 or 5 speed. What ratio is axle code 29? My 83 is a 8600 GVW with 1ton drivetrain. I also was told that 87-88 had bad hubs? What does that mean or did someone ruin theirs and now all have bad hubs? Just getting into the 4x4 world now!
Thanks GENE
I have located a 88 F250 4x4 6800gvw that i want to use to convert my 83 f250 to 4wd. I have been told that lite duty f250 have a dana 44 instead of a dana 50. Is the 44 too weak of an axle to use?How does one identify the difference? The truck has a 302 and 4 or 5 speed. What ratio is axle code 29? My 83 is a 8600 GVW with 1ton drivetrain. I also was told that 87-88 had bad hubs? What does that mean or did someone ruin theirs and now all have bad hubs? Just getting into the 4x4 world now!
Thanks GENE
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From: Billings, MT
Need HELP to identify parts
You can run your Dana 44 all day with stock tires without a problem. You can even put 35's on it, just go a little easy. I know a guy who ran 38's, then upgraded to 44's, and just last month blew apart his Dana 44 after several years of huge tires.
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From: Belgrade USA
Need HELP to identify parts
the dana 44 should be heavy enough to do most all applications. I really don't know your exact plans for the truck, but unless you are building a torque monster, you should be just fine.
