I've got a 93 F350 cclb 4x4 with the 3.55s.
260k on the odo and noticed the pinion bearings in the back have play and leaking out the seal and is developing a howl. The front has a bad seal along with choccy milk fluid and metal shavings.
Found a set of SD axles (tires, wheels, brakes springs and all) for $400 3.73 LS that look to be in great shape off what I believe to be an 04 250 that's been wrecked. (Dude says it's an 04 but also says it's got the 7.3) I'll need to confirm.
I know there's a million kits out there going for upwards of a grand but they're not in the budget now.
Ideally I'd like to do the reverse shackles up front and run SD springs without having to shell out big $$$ on kits. Only thing that concerns me is the wider perches and hangers for the SD's and then the centering of the new axle in the wheelwell.
Other than that I think I could figure the rest by myself but wanted some input from those who've been there and done that.
As far as the job goes I'm hoping to accomplish better braking, bigger gears, softer ride, better stability in back as well as avoid dumping money into my current ones...Or should I just break down and save up for the kit?
Pic is of the potential donor truck
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260k on the odo and noticed the pinion bearings in the back have play and leaking out the seal and is developing a howl. The front has a bad seal along with choccy milk fluid and metal shavings.
Found a set of SD axles (tires, wheels, brakes springs and all) for $400 3.73 LS that look to be in great shape off what I believe to be an 04 250 that's been wrecked. (Dude says it's an 04 but also says it's got the 7.3) I'll need to confirm.
I know there's a million kits out there going for upwards of a grand but they're not in the budget now.
Ideally I'd like to do the reverse shackles up front and run SD springs without having to shell out big $$$ on kits. Only thing that concerns me is the wider perches and hangers for the SD's and then the centering of the new axle in the wheelwell.
Other than that I think I could figure the rest by myself but wanted some input from those who've been there and done that.
As far as the job goes I'm hoping to accomplish better braking, bigger gears, softer ride, better stability in back as well as avoid dumping money into my current ones...Or should I just break down and save up for the kit?
Pic is of the potential donor truck
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