lindstromjd
Black Sheep
Can you use a Dodge straight axle with an F250 to replace the TTB Dana 50?
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iirc the dodge axle drops on the passenger side and the ford on the driver's side.
jaluhn83
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Short answer? Anything's possible it's just a question of how much time/effort/money you're willing to put into it.
I'd say getting a proper ford axle would be much easier and more reliable.
I'd say getting a proper ford axle would be much easier and more reliable.
'94IDITurbo7.3
HAMMER DOWN!
The ford d60 is practically a bolt in affair if you already have a TTB 50 in there........
If your going after coil springs, i'd use an '05+ superduty axle.
If your going after coil springs, i'd use an '05+ superduty axle.
Why don't we hear about guys putting a Dana 44 under our trucks. I just picked up one from a 78 F-250. Will need some slight mods to make it work but nothing crazy. I would like to have a dana 60 but, the 44 was cheaper and will be much better then the TTB 50 that is under my truck.
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lindstromjd
Black Sheep
I've asked that question in the past, too, because Dana 44's are stupidly cheap around here, and Dana 60's people think are made of gold even when they're a piece of junk. But even the Dana 44HD straight axle, seems just isn't a strong enough axle to be worth the trouble.
Ya that's true but having a straight axle then the TTB is better in my opinion.
Rebuild your TTB and get it aligned, and you are on your way to recovery from being a TTB hater. They give a better ride than a solid axle and will holdup fine for 99% of truck owners that use their trucks as they were intended. I have heard the only reason Ford brought back the dana 60 was for commercial snowplow use and other unusual severe duties. If you think your intended use needs a dana 60, by all means get one. But most people want one so they can say "I have a dana 60 under my truck". I guess saying "I have a solid axle dana 44 under my truck" doesn't give the same impression, must be why they are cheap.
NO_SPRK
User & Abuser
id swap in a 60 any day. less moving parts. trunnion bearing/link pin. no ball joints. no uneven tire wear. no need for lift to clear larger tires (up to XX)
