Front axle swap - anyone looking for extra $$$$$ ?

[BigIron]

Ok, while I was up in Seattle I bought a Dana 60 for my '89 F250. I want to swap out the front end asap (the truck currently has a Dana 50 IFS), but I am buried at work after being out of town all of August. Anyone interested in changing this out for me for cash?

I have a shop available with a pit in the Parker area and I have a compressor and all of the air tools. I bought the Dana 60 complete from hub to hub with leaf springs. I may need a new drag link, but I will get all of the parts there. The truck is not a daily driver, so if it takes a couple of weekends, no problem! Also, I'll take it in for alignment after the install.

I'm available by email at: rsimpson35@msn.com or by phone at (303) 944-8282.

Thanks!!

[mattadams]

I would but I dont really have the knowledge. If itw as just take one out, put new one in I could probably handle it, but if it involves any custom fab, nope!

[BigIron]

There is an article on the FTE site in the Tech Section about this swap. It's mostly bolt on. The article indicates a little grinding, but nothing major. I am actually leaving my leafs on because they are lifted. So basically, it's drop the drive line, disconnect brake lines, disconnect and remove the steering linkage, unbolt the U-bolts and then set in place the new front end and start hooking the new steering linkage back up. I will have to have the drive line shortened, but I can find time to put that in.

[clavos]

I've never done anything like that, but certainly have the time and could use the money.

[BigIron]

Here is the link for the tech article, take a look at it and let me know what you think.

http://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/buildup/dana60.php

[clavos]

I think I could do it. I know enough technical help if I were to run in to any problems. Shoot me an e-mail. clavos21@hotmail.com

[Mind_Boggler]

Big~

A little off the subject, but what are you planning on doing w/ the old axle? I'd be interested in it!

Thanx,
Devin

[Burg460]

This can't be that tough..... Come on, if I can do a 2wd TO 4wd conversion on my crew cab by myself then this should be cake and I didn't have a article and I did this in my driveway in 2 weeks with working 2 full time jobs...

Oh, and Mind_Boggler, don't worry I haven't forgot about you.

[BigIron]

I had planned on putting the old Dana 50 on E-bay just for kicks. If you know someone who could use it, I'd let it go cheap.