By: metalmacguyver
This is how to do a Ford F-250 / F-350 TTB To Solid Axle Swap on a 1980 -1985 Ford F-350’s, and 1980-1997 Ford F-250’s.
Removing The TTB:
Support truck by frame
Remove brake calipers from knuckles and wire to frame out of the way
Unbolt front drive shaft from axle
Unbolt drag link from pitman arm
Unbolt TTB from leaf springs
Unbolt pivot brackets from frame
Dispose of TTB.
Installing The Solid Front Dana 60 Axle:
Install trac bar bracket on frame, 3 bolts
Slide axle under truck, bolt up to leaf springs
Install trac bar
Attach draglink to pitman arm
Install calipers on Dana 60 knuckles
Drive your now solid axle truck
Note…. I also swapped my hubs/rotors from my TTB over to my D60.
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