Should I just get a D60 for my 4x4 conversion?

[6 Nebraska IDIs]

Well, I have a TTB F250 axle out of a 94, that has the correct 4.10 gear ratio.
But its been sitting outside for a while, and a few things along with the calipers will need replaced on it now.
To top it off both my dad and my brother have used the thing for parts for their trucks now, and so its missing other pieces as well. The thing SHOULD have new ball joints installed before it goes into my truck, as the ones it has are non greasable, and they are'nt feeling that great. And I would also be installing new bushings in the pivot joints. Also, after pulling the hubs off to get some parts for my brother off of it I noticed that BOTH spindles have grooves worn into them, and there are rough spots on the bearing surfaces of it as well that almost look like copper deposits.
At this point, if I have to go through that much work to get this axle ready for install, I'm seriously considering throwing down a couple hundred and getting a complete D60 from somewhere. Eliminating the swing joint, and having to drill the swing joint holes correctly, and upgrading to a superior axle. But at the same time adding another PITA with the drag link.
Around these parts you cant pick up a Ford D60 of any kind for less than $1400-1600, so I'd probably be looking into buying one from out of state and shipping it here.
But at this point, Im just wondering what your guys thoughts are.

 

[sle2115]

D60...never look back! My truck drives MUCH better with it, and it's just a better axle in my book. I hate TTB's though, just too much to wear out. I don't know what your intended use is, but mine gets work, on and off road, and I wouldn't trade my D60 for 5 D44's or the like!

 

[69dieselfreak]

d60 are 1000 to 1600 here in az for that kinda moeny
just for an axle im going to try to get a complete parts truck even if its a 460 but diesel would be better

 

[In2Fords]

D60 and never look back. I've dealt with D28/D30/D44 and the D50 TTB's, never liked one of them on a rig that wasnt only for the street.

Junk yards here are all qouting $1000-1300 for a king pin 60!! Look for a whole truck that needs work, got my 86 F350 with D60 and 6.9 for $800!!

 

[Cat_Rebel]

Better off to find the whole truck & swap front ends on it then resell it. My buddy did that to a F350 gasser & put the 60 on his F250 then turned around & sold the F350 with the TTB & made a few bucks. Unless you can find a 60 cheap enough your better off finding the whole rig.

 

[NJGearhead666]

I've had my eye on this guys ford f-350 that is slowly being run into the ground and my friend who drives a tow truck knows to keep an eye out for guys scrapping any f-350 and let me know asap. the TTB in front of my truck has seen better days and I plow with the truck so the soild will help alot.

 

[BROWNIEBOY525]

tires will last longer with the straight axle up there, tire wear with the ttb is horrible.

were you located in jersey njgearhead.

 

[Ottoparts]

We swapped out the TTB for a D60 on a friends truck. He loves it and has stated that it seems to tow better as well. No wondering feeling.

 

[6 Nebraska IDIs]

The king pin style has a better longevity than the ball joint style correct?

 

[In2Fords]

YES, and dont go for the newer ones with the unit bearing hub, like my jeeps axle it is a pain in wallet.

 

[towcat]

The king pin style has a better longevity than the ball joint style correct?

ball joint style is easier to service but the kingpin does last longer between servicing.

 

[zpd307]

when did these trucks go to 4 wheel abs? was it in 92 or 94.

 

[towcat]

when did these trucks go to 4 wheel abs? was it in 92 or 94.

if these trucks went 4wabs that's news to me. i figured 4wabs didn't appear until '99 and up.

 

[subway]

my 94 sure doesn't have 4wabs

if you are keeping the truck i would would go for the 60 but then its not my money. i wouldn't be to scared of the ball joints either, they may not be quite as nice but are not weak by any means.

 

[forcefed]

I did the D 60 swap on my truck and would never think about doing it again. I bought mine off of e-bay (king pin style) and it was a out of a dually truck. After I got the axle I sold the bud adapters and sold my ttb out of my truck and maybe had 500 total in my swap.