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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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I have an 87 F-150 and am looking to put 1 tons under it and make the front a straight axle. any suggestions to what year my donor truck should be? thanks.
 
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86 to 92 F350 will still have a king pin design, and 92 to 97 (HD) will have a ball joint.
Most desirable is 86 to 92. Its the way to go.

 
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Thanks for the info. I just need the $$ And time to do it.
 
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Show pictures of your progress..
 
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Well seeing as how he says he needstime and money, it doesn't sound like he'll be doing the SAS real soon lol.
 
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