Atlenane
Registered User
Hi guys,
I'm new to the site, this is my first post. I have a 1990 F350 2wd, with a N/A 7.3 and a ZF5, and it has recently given me a few axle issues. I've sorted it out for now, but eventually it will need a full rebuild. I'd like to swap in a S/D 10.5 to gain rear discs while keeping the E-brake, but I'd like to keep the same wheel bolt pattern on all 4 corners. The truck is primarily used as a tow rig for mine and my friend's toys, and I frequently find myself on trips far from home. I'd prefer to not have to carry two spares, and I'd like to avoid adapters, unless I don't have another option. I'm hoping there's a way this is doable without any fabrication, just mixing and matching parts. My questions are as follows;
1. Can I swap S/D front knuckles onto my beams to convert the fronts over to 8x170 and gain larger S/D brakes? If not, can I just swap a whole S/D ITB setup under my truck? I'm not sure if the mounting points are different.
2. If that's not possible, can I swap E350 ends (hubs and brakes and such) onto a S/D 10.5? The E-series kept the 8x6.5 bolt pattern native to the truck.
3. If I'm able to swap the front out, would sorting out the steering be the same as sorting it out on any S/D solid axle swap?
Unfortunately I don't have access to a 2wd S/D for reference, otherwise I could probably figure most of this out myself. I've attempted to find an answer with google, but I've had very little to no luck. I've used existing posts for reference and to help with issues tons of times, and it seems somebody on here always has an answer. I really appreciate any help. If this is in the wrong area, please let me know.
Thanks!
I'm new to the site, this is my first post. I have a 1990 F350 2wd, with a N/A 7.3 and a ZF5, and it has recently given me a few axle issues. I've sorted it out for now, but eventually it will need a full rebuild. I'd like to swap in a S/D 10.5 to gain rear discs while keeping the E-brake, but I'd like to keep the same wheel bolt pattern on all 4 corners. The truck is primarily used as a tow rig for mine and my friend's toys, and I frequently find myself on trips far from home. I'd prefer to not have to carry two spares, and I'd like to avoid adapters, unless I don't have another option. I'm hoping there's a way this is doable without any fabrication, just mixing and matching parts. My questions are as follows;
1. Can I swap S/D front knuckles onto my beams to convert the fronts over to 8x170 and gain larger S/D brakes? If not, can I just swap a whole S/D ITB setup under my truck? I'm not sure if the mounting points are different.
2. If that's not possible, can I swap E350 ends (hubs and brakes and such) onto a S/D 10.5? The E-series kept the 8x6.5 bolt pattern native to the truck.
3. If I'm able to swap the front out, would sorting out the steering be the same as sorting it out on any S/D solid axle swap?
Unfortunately I don't have access to a 2wd S/D for reference, otherwise I could probably figure most of this out myself. I've attempted to find an answer with google, but I've had very little to no luck. I've used existing posts for reference and to help with issues tons of times, and it seems somebody on here always has an answer. I really appreciate any help. If this is in the wrong area, please let me know.
Thanks!
