1985 for 4+4 swap from gas to diesel

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Feb 17, 2012 | 11:50 PM

6.9l man

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1985 for 4+4 swap from gas to diesel

do i have to change ratios and is a dana 50 front and dana 60 rear heavy duty enough to handle a 7.3 with a 5 speed

Feb 18, 2012 | 12:01 AM

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a 7.3 weighs around 900-950lbs i believe. What gears are you running? those axles are what come under the front ends of a lot of diesel trucks, but for heavier hauling Id go with a bigger rear

Feb 18, 2012 | 12:02 AM

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thanks idk the grear ratio though

Feb 18, 2012 | 12:06 AM

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thanks idk the grear ratio though

4.10s would probably be a good gear for towing but still high enough for daily driving in my opinion..

Feb 18, 2012 | 12:07 AM

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i really wouldnt be pullin much i jus puttin bigger tires on it and towin my pullin tractor to the pulls

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