44 swap

[sethc24]

Hey guys i have a 1997 f250 7.3 4x4 and i am trying to find a dana 60 to swap into it. But so far i haven't found much of anything. (except for a guy who wants to sell a ford obs gasser duelly for 4000$. uhhhh no.)
I have however found what i believe is a dana 44 from a 1978-1979 f-250.
The axle tubes are 3" in diameter and according to my research are 1/2 " thick. It has disc brakes, 8 lug, and is high pinion. I found some numbers cast into the housing: 44-9f 3856.

Its in good shape and the guy only wants 100$ for it. Can I use it in my truck? Or would the weight of the motor be too much for it. As i understand the axle tube diameter in a dana 60 is 3 1/4" and the thickness is 1/2 ". Or am i reaching for the moon here.

[erics diesel]

The only way it will work is if you lift the truck as the pumpkin is closer to the inside of the axle and will hit the cross member

[CT Performance, Inc.]

Won't work..its not rated for the PS.

You should buy it and resell on Pirate 4x4..you can fine 60's for $1k...

If wanted we can get you whats needed to use SD axles frt and rear in your truck.

[Diesel_brad]

Originally Posted by sethc24

Hey guys i have a 1997 f250 7.3 4x4 and i am trying to find a dana 60 to swap into it. But so far i haven't found much of anything. (except for a guy who wants to sell a ford obs gasser duelly for 4000$. uhhhh no.)
I have however found what i believe is a dana 44 from a 1978-1979 f-250.
The axle tubes are 3" in diameter and according to my research are 1/2 " thick. It has disc brakes, 8 lug, and is high pinion. I found some numbers cast into the housing: 44-9f 3856.

Its in good shape and the guy only wants 100$ for it. Can I use it in my truck? Or would the weight of the motor be too much for it. As i understand the axle tube diameter in a dana 60 is 3 1/4" and the thickness is 1/2 ". Or am i reaching for the moon here.

Where are you? I have 2 D60s

[ol_Blue97]

What gears brad.... lookin for 3.55s...i can drive up to ya

[Diesel_brad]

Both are 4.10s, Already sold the 3.55s

[ol_Blue97]

Always a day late and a dollar short, let me know if u see one. Im willing to buy a whole truck need be.

[sethc24]

4.10 is what i need. I am in British Columbia Canada. A little far away from PA i'm afraid lol.

[backwoodsboy]

I'm in Washington close to the border and have a couple d60s. Pm me for info if interested