I got a question. Will a front axle from a 78 F350 fit a 95 F250 7.3?

 

possible, i'd try and find one from a 94- 97 f350. make sure it's complete with everything you need. i did this on my old 94 250 and i only had to drill the frame for the sway bar brackets.

 

Not without a LOT of work.

The spring perches are closer together on the older axle and you will run into issues especially on the left (driver's) side.

 

Thanks, i didnt think it would, been looking for a f350 axle but there pricey.

 

yeah the d60's aren't cheap. even a good used one is pretty expensive. i'm assuming you don't like that IFS you have?

 

Well i changed the rear gearing and iam trying to match the front except i cant find a gear set for the IFS. So, i can either by a IFS with the right gear ($200-300) or find a Dana 60 with the right gear ($1000-1500). Iam thinking of swapping the gear, pinion, shims from a used IFS.

 

Where is the truck for that axle? 1979 is the first year for the 1 ton 4x4. I would give my left ******** for another 1979 F-350 4x4. I still have the original brochure for the 79 fords.

 

oh makes sense. what gears did you go to?

 

Just the axle was on craigslist.

I changed to 3.55's

 

What gear ratio did you have. I'm wanting to change my 3:55s for some 4:10s. Maybe a trade could work if shipping isn't to bad