Solid axle swap
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Solid axle swap
Looking to swap in a solid axle into my 97 F-250. Has anyone already dones this? If so how hard is it to do, and what problem might i run into if any? Not a fan in the ttb and kinda partial to a solid axel. Thinking that one from a F-350 should just bolt in its place. thanks for any help.
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They do it a lot and I would like to do it too if I can find an axle that isn't a millon bucks. Do a search for SAS and you will find plenty of info. One from a SRW F-350 will bolt right in with addition of a trac bar. brakes vary from year to year so you my not be able to use your same calipers.
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You'll need a DANA 60 from an 85.5-91 F350 (kingpin) or 92-97 F350 (ball joint). Also needed is the F350 track bar, track bar bracket, drag-link, tie-rod, and maybe the F350 driveshaft. I have the swap on my '95 F250 (pics in gallery). These frontends used can be $1500, but can be cheaper, usually $650-$1000 around here in new england.
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