Help with axle selection!
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Help with axle selection!
So I've got to replace the front axle in my '82 f150 4x4, and for obvious reasons my '85 2wd donor's won't fit 
So the truck will probably never see anything worse than a dirt road, and will need to handle 33's.......maybe 35's. what would be a cost effective and decent choice to go with?
So the truck will probably never see anything worse than a dirt road, and will need to handle 33's.......maybe 35's. what would be a cost effective and decent choice to go with?
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You mean brands of axles? Assuming it's a dana 44, I went to google shopping and found axle shafts for about 150 bucks and axle kits for 550 bucks, which includes both axles, and u-joints. hope that helps, if not let me know and I can do more research
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Here's some places in Arizona that have your front axle. I picked a 3.50 ratio, but they also offered a 3.00 ratio. If you want to look yourself, go to Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market
1981
Front Axle Assy.
Ford Bronco 3.50 161,425 A A211 $350 Motor Pro USA-AZ(Gilbert) Request_Quote 1-480-889-7700 Request_Insurance_Quote
1982
Front Axle Assy.
Ford Bronco Assm,-knu,spns 90 days,STOCK NO. 000437032 34,000 000437032 $280 Auto Part Locators USA-AZ(Tucson) E-mail 1-800-221-2749
1981
Front Axle Assy.
Ford Bronco 3.50 COMPLETE NOF $250 Auto Recycling Mall USA-AZ(Maricopa) Request_Quote 1-888-254-6766 Request_Insurance_Quote
1981
Front Axle Assy.
Ford Bronco B10056 $Call M and R Auto USA-AZ(Hereford) E-mail 1-800-362-0810
1982
Front Axle Assy.
Ford Bronco B10272 $Call M and R Auto USA-AZ(Hereford) E-mail 1-800-362-0810
1982
Front Axle Assy.
Ford Bronco Full Size Y,CHECK RATIO 08-062 $Call Apache Auto Wrecking USA-AZ(Apache-Junction) Request_Quote 480-982-3600 / 1-800-297-9494 Request_Insurance_Quote
1982
Front Axle Assy.
Ford Bronco Full Size *- 09-231 $Call Apache Auto Wrecking USA-AZ(Apache-Junction) Request_Quote 480-982-3600 / 1-800-297-9494 Request_Insurance_Quote
1981
Front Axle Assy.
Ford Bronco 3.50 161,425 A A211 $350 Motor Pro USA-AZ(Gilbert) Request_Quote 1-480-889-7700 Request_Insurance_Quote
1982
Front Axle Assy.
Ford Bronco Assm,-knu,spns 90 days,STOCK NO. 000437032 34,000 000437032 $280 Auto Part Locators USA-AZ(Tucson) E-mail 1-800-221-2749
1981
Front Axle Assy.
Ford Bronco 3.50 COMPLETE NOF $250 Auto Recycling Mall USA-AZ(Maricopa) Request_Quote 1-888-254-6766 Request_Insurance_Quote
1981
Front Axle Assy.
Ford Bronco B10056 $Call M and R Auto USA-AZ(Hereford) E-mail 1-800-362-0810
1982
Front Axle Assy.
Ford Bronco B10272 $Call M and R Auto USA-AZ(Hereford) E-mail 1-800-362-0810
1982
Front Axle Assy.
Ford Bronco Full Size Y,CHECK RATIO 08-062 $Call Apache Auto Wrecking USA-AZ(Apache-Junction) Request_Quote 480-982-3600 / 1-800-297-9494 Request_Insurance_Quote
1982
Front Axle Assy.
Ford Bronco Full Size *- 09-231 $Call Apache Auto Wrecking USA-AZ(Apache-Junction) Request_Quote 480-982-3600 / 1-800-297-9494 Request_Insurance_Quote
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so, to ask another question....is the axle assembly from my '82 a solid axle, ttb, something else? I really don't know what makes up a ttb, so I'm just not sure. there's a guy selling a complete ttb d44 from a bronco in my area, so I figure I'd check it out if its the right deal
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so, to ask another question....is the axle assembly from my '82 a solid axle, ttb, something else? I really don't know what makes up a ttb, so I'm just not sure. there's a guy selling a complete ttb d44 from a bronco in my area, so I figure I'd check it out if its the right deal
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ok, so I just talked to the guy, and he said its out of a '95 he thinks, but he's not sure of the gearing. Not a big deal, since I was going to regear anyways I guess.
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The only real item to check on the hubs, is if they are auto hubs. The later style auto hubs require a conversion kit when going to manual locking hubs.
The TTB isn't a highly sought after item, so the prices aren't ridiculously high. Most serious offroaders swap the TTB out in favor a straight axle, so there's plenty of them available.
If you plan to do much serious offroad stuff, or run big tires (requiring a lift over ~2-3"), you might be better off by finding a solid front axle from the start. The TTb is more of a casual use front axle that doesn't handle heavy abuse or huge tires very well.
The TTB isn't a highly sought after item, so the prices aren't ridiculously high. Most serious offroaders swap the TTB out in favor a straight axle, so there's plenty of them available.
If you plan to do much serious offroad stuff, or run big tires (requiring a lift over ~2-3"), you might be better off by finding a solid front axle from the start. The TTb is more of a casual use front axle that doesn't handle heavy abuse or huge tires very well.
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The only real item to check on the hubs, is if they are auto hubs. The later style auto hubs require a conversion kit when going to manual locking hubs.
The TTB isn't a highly sought after item, so the prices aren't ridiculously high. Most serious offroaders swap the TTB out in favor a straight axle, so there's plenty of them available.
If you plan to do much serious offroad stuff, or run big tires (requiring a lift over ~2-3"), you might be better off by finding a solid front axle from the start. The TTb is more of a casual use front axle that doesn't handle heavy abuse or huge tires very well.
The TTB isn't a highly sought after item, so the prices aren't ridiculously high. Most serious offroaders swap the TTB out in favor a straight axle, so there's plenty of them available.
If you plan to do much serious offroad stuff, or run big tires (requiring a lift over ~2-3"), you might be better off by finding a solid front axle from the start. The TTb is more of a casual use front axle that doesn't handle heavy abuse or huge tires very well.
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so the truck will get a max of 4'' lift, and probably 33's. and it won't see much off road, just dirt roads. I was reading somewhere last night that the ttb seems to get the blame for bad tire wear and handling characteristics, when it really is usually caused by something else in the suspension/steering. So hopefully I can make a ttb work and handle correctly for what I need then.
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Agreed. I was simply pointing out the fact that it won't handle lots of offroad abuse with 35-40"+ tires.
If you read the offroad & 4x4 section of this forum, the TTB and BFG A/T's are constantly belittled by the guys who are in serious offroad stuff......
If you read the offroad & 4x4 section of this forum, the TTB and BFG A/T's are constantly belittled by the guys who are in serious offroad stuff......