D44/D50 differences
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D44/D50 differences
Hey all, just wondering what I would need to turn my 44ttb to a D50 while I look for a D60 to swap under my 84 F-250. Is it just spindles & hubs, or stub shafts, too? Or is there a lot more than that? Donor vehicle is a 94 F-250.
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It's my understanding that the tiny u-joints on the D44 are the weak link in those diffs. The 50's got the big joint. If you're considering going with a 60, skip the 50 install but buy it if you need parts (rotors, calipers, hubs). I got one from a bord member for $50.
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Yea, that's what I'm thinkin. Thanks for the input, guys, much appreciated! Btw, how "late" did ford use "kingpin" 60's before switching to ball joints? And why exactly does a later model 60 have a trac bar but a 70's truck doesn't, is it THAT neccessary, or just some overkill from the suits?
