leaf sprung 70s f250 dana 44

[mazdamama]

i got a great deal on one of these axle and i would really like to use this kind because it is high pinion with disks, and strong axle shafts, but i have a few questions from anyone who might have allready done this swap. what leafsprings and shackles did you use, i want to make this a mild rockcrawler yet road safe. so how can i get a good aproach angle and flex, but reliability with this setup.

 

[Tbmitchell]

http://therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65654

there mine its that axle with expore springs with lift shackles from the zone

 

[mazdamama]

oh, i thought thats what that was, good luck with that, r u pioneering the trail on this one or have you seen others do it before.

 

[bobbywalter]

they are around.

 

[mazdamama]

that one looks good, is it yours ? are there more pics?

 

[Tbmitchell]

myself i have built several a few with ford axles and some with chevy i have also done some chevy blazer to. this is my first with the explorer leafs in the front i half to say i like them so far im not sure what ones im gonna use for the rear. everything on mine tho i build what i can of it. its more fun that way.. but good luck with yours