WTB: 1993-1997 F350 DRW pickup axle w/3:55's

[FORDF250HDXLT]

WTB: 1993-1997 F350 DRW pickup axle w/3:55's

cannot be:
4.10 ratio.
cannot be:
from an f350 cab and chassis.
cannot be:
junk/core/requiring any work (besides brake work.missing brakes parts,even missing drums is ok.)
cannot be:
outside of years mentioned.
cannot be:
SRW axle with adapters (already have that lol.)

preferably with:
limited slip.
must be:
58" wide.
measurement between high points of both backing plates will be approximately 58"
if it's approx 54" its from an f350 cab and chassis and will not work.

 

[cbarm]

I am ust goin on a whim, but I dont think there was a factory built DRW pickup diff with 3.55's. 3.73 might be as high as they got from the factory.

 

[FORDF250HDXLT]

they're rare,i'll tell ya that.i had to take last Friday off work and just call salvage yards all over the US.
finally found one.
the 2nd gen sterling (93-97) DRW pickup axle with 3.55's is axle code 69
earlier first gen sterlings was axle code 49
i found one of each actually,so opted for the 2nd gen.
this is interesting:
49 3.55 7400 capacity
69 3.55 8250 capacity

in my quest i have discovered however LS was not an option for this rare axle.to get LS in the DRW axle,you had to get the common 4.10 ratio,then you had the option between open or LS.
so i'll have to add my own LS device latter on.

 

[cbarm]

Hmmm...well thats good to know that they are out there! I was thinkin of changin out my 4.10 to somethin higher, but what would be better, doin a rear end swap or adding a gear vendors? I tow a horse trailer sometimes that weighs 9000 lbs when loaded...other then that its haulin water or hay (up to 2500 lbs)

 

[FORDF250HDXLT]

the DRW axles are pricey.so if you do a gear swap,it may be just as cheap to pay someone re-gear for you.
if you don't already have an OD trans,that is the place to start imho.
a GV is pretty pricey,by the time your done,you might as well just swap in a fresh E40D or Zf5.
don't put one behind a C6.you'll still have un unlocked converter......WAY to old school these days with these fuel prices.
you can tow 9k with 3.55's ok.it wont be as nice as with 4.10's though.adding OD or GV (behind a manual 4 spd) is the ideal answer.

i just noticed your sig oops.you already have a Zf5.you should be getting decent fuel economy already?

 

[FORDF250HDXLT]

well,no luck after all.a guy had one (still wasn't confirmed to have 3.55's though) but it's been pulled apart for parts.
yesterday a yard didn't do their job,and shipped me a cab n chassis axle from WI.....man was i mad.
the axle im looking for measures 58" between backing plates.
i believe this rare gem (93-97) should be in a 9th gen dually pickup with axle code 69 if anyone can help me source one.
the first gen drw pickup axle is axle code 49 with 3.55's (iv found one of these,and it would work,but id prefer the 2nd gen 93-97) id take 49 if it wasn't 1k shipped.id prefer to get exactly what i want if im paying 1k total.
please keep your eyes opened for me! as far as i know,they do exists but can't find one (100% confirmed) thanks guys!
i may have to end up buying one w/ 4.10's and paying a shop to swap in my r&p,but the rear end would need to be cheap after shipping.
i'll need it shipped to yellow freight terminal 44 SHERIDAN DR FAIRFIELD, ME 04937 were i'll drive to and pick it up.
you'll want this:
http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

the 3rd position of the VIN must be a "T" (which means "truck" aka pickup) a "D" here,means the axle is too narrow.it's just the SRW axle in the c&c but with spring hangers placed close together cus it has a narrow frame.that's how c&c's can run dually rims.vin code "D" = no good for me at all.

10th position of the VIN = model year.im looking for:
P - 1993
R - 1994
S - 1995
T - 1996
V - 1997