solid axel in a 85 f150

pwrranger88 · 03-25-2011, 07:16 AM

i just bought a 85 4wd f150 and found out it has 3.08s for gears i was wondering what would be involved to swap a solid dana 44 from a 79 f150 ive heard its bolt in but dont want to tear my truck apart to find out if its true or not.

Chevelle Kid · 03-25-2011, 11:27 AM

Damn near bolt in. Gotta make a trac bar bracket and relocate the rad arm brackets. Could be done in a weekend if you plan it right.

03-25-2011, 07:16 AM	#1
pwrranger88 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: rhode island Posts: 389 Rep Power: 10	solid axel in a 85 f150 i just bought a 85 4wd f150 and found out it has 3.08s for gears i was wondering what would be involved to swap a solid dana 44 from a 79 f150 ive heard its bolt in but dont want to tear my truck apart to find out if its true or not. __________________ 1994 ranger extra cab 4wd 4.0 automatic stock but not for long

03-25-2011, 11:27 AM	#2
Chevelle Kid Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 616 Rep Power: 12	Damn near bolt in. Gotta make a trac bar bracket and relocate the rad arm brackets. Could be done in a weekend if you plan it right. __________________ 1993 Ranger: Single cab, Steppie, 4cyl 5speed. 1995 Ford Bronco 3" BL and 35s, BL coming out soon and a 5.5 Deaver lift going in.

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