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Old 11-26-2011, 03:47 PM
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So i have the 97 f250 and it has the dual eyebeams in the front and its terrible. i want to get a stright axle(dana 60?) and i wanted to know what i need to get to have everything match up. It currently has a 4in lift on it right now. can anyone help?
 
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Old 11-27-2011, 07:48 PM
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it bolts up. i had to drill for the sway bar mounts but that's it.
 
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Old 11-27-2011, 10:11 PM
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would my leaf springs right now be enough for my lift size?
 
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Old 11-27-2011, 10:47 PM
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Make sure the Dana 60 you get is out of a 95-97 F350 it makes the job easier from what I hear. Check your lift mfg to see what it says but I'm guessing it's the same for a 250 and 350 so you should be able to just swap the lift over to the 60.
 
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Old 11-28-2011, 12:07 AM
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Im pretty sure you can use an axle out of a 92-97 F350. It just bolts right up. I bet if you use the springs you have now you will be closer to a 6 or 8in lift in the front.
 
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you will either need more lift in the back or less in the front. i helped my buddy take the lift off of his 94 250 and put it on his 95 350 and it dog asses bad.
 
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