crazy 4x4 front axle idea!

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Mar 13, 2011 | 09:17 PM

FchasE

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crazy 4x4 front axle idea!

i had an good ole boy tell me today that i could take a limited slip carrier out of a dana 44 rearend and put in my front dana 44 in my '66 f250 4x4! is this possible? if it is that would make my truck an actual "go anywhere i want" truck, but i imagine it would be next to impossible to steer when i am in 4 wheel drive! do any of you guys think this can really be done? thanks guys!

Mar 14, 2011 | 08:19 PM

rogue40

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Yes, it is possible but you have a bunch of reading up to do. Setting up gears in Dana's can be a hassle and there is plenty to know.
A limited slip will allow you to turn as easily as a open carrier.

Mar 14, 2011 | 09:54 PM

FchasE

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i am going to look into this cuz when i was a kid my father had a '60 chevy with a limited slip front axle and i remember that thing going anywhere you wanted to!

Mar 15, 2011 | 07:13 AM

sgettin

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haven't gotten to it yet but another option may be aftermarket. google detroit truetrac. don't know yet though if the application will go way back to a 1963 dana 44.
edit 65 not 63.