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1985 for 4+4 swap from gas to diesel

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Old 02-17-2012, 11:50 PM
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Default 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
 
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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
 
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thanks idk the grear ratio though
 
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Old 02-18-2012, 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..
 
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Old 02-18-2012, 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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