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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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I have found a Dana 70 rear in an old truck that my uncle has. 79 F350 dually. Tell me if I am correct in thinking that i should be able to put it under my Bronco. I will check the measurements on it later today.

I know it is a newbie question but I have never dealt with anything like this.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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The dually axle will be wider I believe. I don't really like the look of the dually.

Would be interesting to see on a bronco though..
 
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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It will fit, but you will need to convert it to single unless you want the dual rear wheels.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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It looks like i will need the srw hubs for the rear.

I think it will be narrower untill i install the srw hubs. I have been looking at sites all day.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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Sounds like you got it figured robert...
 
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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I looked at the rear end yesterday. I think it will work as is. It is a cab and chassis truck. On a regular dually the inside tire lines up with front tires. on this truck the front tire is lined up between the duals. I have always heard that the cab and chasis rears were narrower.

This truck has been sitting for several years. It has a 400 in it that was rebuilt 5000 miles before it was parked. The engine is locked up from sitting. My uncle has given me the truck. I may be able to unlock the engine with marval mystery oil.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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how long has it been sitting?
Marvels might do the trick, wont hurt to try though.
Whats the most your out, couple bucks and a little bit of time?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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Worth a try. Why was a rebuilt engine parked? Lol.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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My guess is something else major, maybe the trans went out just after they put the money into the motor. Thought it would be easier to just get a new car... Who knows.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 12:03 AM
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That would suck. I see alot of things on craigslist for rebuilt motors with something else wrong with the vehicle.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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It was a welding truck. My uncle removed the welding machine and parked the truck because the body is rusted out bad. I don't really need the engine but figured it would be worth a try to free it up. It has the 4 speed tranny.
 
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