Re: views on ford front dana 44 and Dana 60 front

[bearbvd@domain.elided (Greg Hermann)]

>Hey guys what are your views on the Dana 44 coil sprung front of a F-150 or
>a bronco. I have looked at some at a junk yard and see a way of using them
>but wondered if I could get more travel than its worth to convert to it? I
>mean if I only gain 1 inch its not worth the swap.
>
>Also I found a Dana 60 Front and a Dana 60 rear that I am looking at buying
>for my 35 inch tire runnen off road rig. Anyone see a problem with using a
>Dana 60 front axle?

Is it a high pinion or a low pinion (reverse cut) 60F?? Either way, watch
out for oil pan clearance for the pumpkin--they are a LOT wider than a 44,
(spring to inside of housing measurement longer) plus bigger.

Greg