d60

[okieraptor]

Up to what model year in ford is the 60 the same lug as our chevy's. Found one with a driver side pumpkin in I think a 95. Just seein if it would be the same.

 

[jt512]

Up untill the body style change in 99, so 97 and back, because there wasn't a "super duty" in 98.

 

[okieraptor]

Good deal thanks.

 

[sweetk30]

but the width went from 32" spring pad to like 36.5 and overall wider. not a bolt under swap like before in 78-79 ford dana 60 axles.

and you will need a ifs tcase or swap a ford case in with some work. and dont forget thay didtched the king pin in he 90's area also and went to ball joint stuff.

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

and you will need a ifs tcase or swap a ford case in with some work. and dont forget thay didtched the king pin in he 90's area also and went to ball joint stuff.

Balljoint D60's are underrated, there aren't many D60 balljoint failures and the knuckles are stronger than their kingpin cousins, I'd consider it a wash strength-wise.

 

[sweetk30]

i change lots of ball joints up here in the north east rust belt.

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

i change lots of ball joints up here in the north east rust belt.

As far as wear and ease of replacement, kingpins might have the edge. It doesn't get much easier than removing four bolts and replacing a bushing and spring.

But balljoints on a D60 usually last what, 80K on average under a heavy ass diesel? Not something I would really worry about.

 

[okieraptor]

I got a 6.5 turbo and a 4l80 with tc so its got the right drop. Spring pad moving shouldn't be hard as I have to make an IFS to straight axle. Thnaks for the info guys.

 

[okieraptor]

As for the king pin to ball joints I don't see myself doin anything that wound require the strength of the kingpins. The balls will plenty for me......I hope cuz I pretty much stole this axle. Gotta go pick it up in the morning now I know it will work.