Not sure if anyone tried this before. Could I put a set of axles from a 2004 F-350 under my 1993 F-250 ? I like the leaf spring suspension and disk brakes front and back. I got a lead on a well priced set.

 

Anything is possible. I've heard of swaps from newer trucks. You'll need the goofy metric bolt pattern wheels, backspacing may or may not be suitable. Check spring spacing perch to perch, they may bolt in or may need spring perches relocated.

There are disc brake conversions for the drum Sterling, though I know some give up the parking brake. Another option, if you can find one, is a van rear axle (E-350?) later vans had disc brake Sterlings with the standard bolt pattern, but I believe are not very common. Personally I haven't found any issue with drum brakes after converting to two-piece axle seals so the shoes aren't always coated in gear oil. If converting a TTB truck and need a D60 you might be able to get a good deal on newer axles that are presumably more common. You do give up king pins up front though, and I think the newer axles have those weak and expensive non-serviceable unit bearings. No good if the truck sees water or mud up to the wheel bearings from time to time... Though I've heard of a modification to add a zerk. If so, it could make them last long enough to be worth considering.

 

You definitely can but it will be much easier if you have a donor truck. You'll have to modify the spring mounts and box the frame up front for the shackle reversal.

 

Thank you for the replies. I'm sure it's a bit of a job but I'm starting from scratch with this build.

 

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1133951-super-duty-rear-axle-into-a-obs-with-8-on-6-5-a.html
http://www.powerstrokenation.com/forums/#/topics/136086
http://www.fordmann.com/F350.rear_disc_brakes.htm

 

I have 04 axles in my 92. But i was 4x4 to start. The -2011 vans are D60 with disc, 8on6.5. You can check my thread if you want, rear will bolt in, front axle, the spring pads are wider, all easily remedied by a RSK from precision metal fab, thats who i went through, great fit and finish. I got the 2.25" kit, with x code springs it sits dead level having put 4" (f350) blocks in the back.

 

Had a look at your thread. Looks great. Thank you for the info on the spring kits etc as well.

 

Driver side was easy , just movrd it over about 3/4”
Passenger side , cut the mounts off and moved 3/4”. Welded in place again.

 

Thats some serious rust. So you only moved the spring perch on the drivers side? Meaning the axle isnt centered under the vehicle?

 

The truck is very rusted for sure. It was sitting on a farm for some time. I bought it for $600 with the turbo with very low mileage. I got the engine running but it was not drivable with no brakes and seized up steering. I want to install the dodge body and see how it drives before ordering new springs, shocks, U bolts etc. The frame itself is rusted but solid including the spring mounts and shock hangers. I paid $300 for the new axles with , the brake pads and disks are very good. It would have cost way more to fix the old axles. I needed to buy new rims and tires anyways. The truck will have to be inspected by a certified mechanic and the RCMP police before I can license it. So everything has to be solid and safe. I want to have it all safe for my own piece of mind as well of course.

The new axle is centered. I drilled a new hole for the locating pin on the driver side. The spring perch is cast as part of the housing and is just wide enough On that side. The u bolts sit right up against the axle cover plate now.