Axle Swap
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Axle Swap
I have a 78' 1/2 ton short bed with a 400. I would like to put 3/4 axles on it....with a 4'' lift (manufacturer to be determined). What is required for this transformation? Will 3/4 springs bolt up to the existing spring hangers? Drive lines match, etc.?
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Clint
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Clint
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From: eaton ohio
if it was me i would use a sterling rear end.they are heavier built than a dana 60,have out board drums and bigger brakes.for the front axle i would keep the stock suspension and swap the hubs and brake hangers and calipersfrom a 3/4 ton with a 44.i have done that in the past so it does work some say you cant do it but you can.
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it dependes on how big of a tire you want to go to. If larger than a 35" go with a d60 in the front. you can put a d44 out of a 3/4 ton. Go to wwwBroncoGraveyard.com they have the wedges to weld to your axles and they are a direct bolt in. your should have a d44 now if you want 8 lugs just change your knuckles and spindels and rotors.
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From: Semper Fi tell I die!
if it was me i would use a sterling rear end.they are heavier built than a dana 60,have out board drums and bigger brakes.for the front axle i would keep the stock suspension and swap the hubs and brake hangers and calipersfrom a 3/4 ton with a 44.i have done that in the past so it does work some say you cant do it but you can.
sterlings are crap.. they have weak pinions. go dana70U
