Has anyone had or heard about it, Here a site that sell it. http://www.broncograveyard.com/

 

try fabritec, that might be the kit from broncograveyard, but you won't find anything there for a 97+ f-150, only 96 and older. try national tire, http://www.natltire.com/ntw0799/page...abritech-47857 although it doesn't specify for this one where to get the solid axle. You might have to buy one yourself. If you do, get a dana 44, that will be the best and most economical. If you are going all out, get a high clearence Dana 60. That is the strongest front axle made. Good luck, and keep us updated!

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2000 Silver F-150 XL Sport
Reg. Cab, Reg. Bed, 4.2L V6, 5-speed, 4x2

mods:
Tailgate lock, Generic bedliner
285/75r16 BFG AT ko (32.9x11.4)
Sony CD player, Blaunpunkt 5.25" speakers
McGuard Wheel locks
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Never let your schooling interfere with your education --Mark Twain

[This message has been edited by r0land (edited 06-14-2001).]

 

I did find some for 97-01 lift at broncograveyard.com they have prices for everything from 6" to 10" lift, solid axles, kits for couple diff types of fords trucks.

 

I thought about doing the same thing to my truck (maybe when its all paid for). But if you still want to use it for a daily driver I say forget about it. Unless you like torture. One other thing that you need to think about that they didn't mention on their site. And that is if you go with this swap you have to convert the rear axle to the same bolt pattern as the front, or replace the rear axle (this would be my choice). The 97 and newer F150s have a 5 on 135mm bolt pattern and a Dana 44 will have a 5 on 5 1/2" bolt pattern and a Dana 60 should have an 8 on 6" pattern.

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1997 F-150 Lariat
Ext Cab Short Box
4x4 Off Road Package
3.55 Gears
285/75 R16 Kelly Springfield Trailcutter RTs



My 2 cents worth

If you're gonna stroke it, POWERSTROKE IT!!!

http://www.powerstroke73.homestead.com/

 

Acctually, you can get a Dana 60 with a 5x5.5" bolt pattern now. But you are right, powerstroke, the rear would still have to be replaced or you'd have to get new axles. I don't think you can even get old axles out of a late 80's ford with an 8.8" rear because I'm pretty sure they were splined differently. I guess you get get a completely new rearend from an old ford. If you want to be REALLY hardcore, I'd go with front and rear Dana 60's, both the new high clearence type with a 5x5.5" bolt pattern so that you can have more choices of rims. Of course, if you go with Dynatrack, the main company making custom axles, that'd be $4k per axle, plus the kit from fabritech, $2k, plus shocks, wheels, and tires, That's a $12-15K investment. Ohh and install would be another couple of K's...bottom line...not worth it unless you want to through your money around...in that case, can you through some my way

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2000 Silver F-150 XL Sport
Reg. Cab, Reg. Bed, 4.2L V6, 5-speed, 4x2

mods:
Tailgate lock, Generic bedliner
285/75r16 BFG AT ko (32.9x11.4)
Sony CD player, Blaunpunkt 5.25" speakers
McGuard Wheel locks
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Never let your schooling interfere with your education --Mark Twain

 

Wow a 5 lug Dana 60!! Never ever heard of those let alone seen one. I think I would still go with an 8 lug Dana 60, and you're right. Go 60's front and rear high clearance. For a really bullet proof rear end a Dana 70 out of a late 70s F-350.

 

lol, I think you'd have to have 35's just to keep that dana 70 from dragging on the ground! , but you still wouldn't break it!

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2000 Silver F-150 XL Sport
Reg. Cab, Reg. Bed, 4.2L V6, 5-speed, 4x2

mods:
Tailgate lock, Generic bedliner
285/75r16 BFG AT ko (32.9x11.4)
Sony CD player, Blaunpunkt 5.25" speakers
McGuard Wheel locks
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Never let your schooling interfere with your education --Mark Twain

 

Just go to Boyce and get a complete set of 2 1/2 Ton Military Axles. Weld em right to the frame...

Crotteau

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1997 F150 4x4

4.2L V6
Open Filter Housing
K&N Filter
Factory 5-Speed
3.08 Gears
3" PA Body Lift
305/70/16 Goodyear AT/S
16x8 American Racing Baja

2000 BOMBARDIER DS650

Completely Stock

 

Powerstroke,
Mopars had 5-lug Dana 60's from the factory w/ some of their muscle cars!! Check into it! Doc

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2000 F-150 4x4
4.2L, 5-speed,
3.55 Limited Slip,
reg. cab, short bed,
ORP package (added),
Fog Lights (added),
Super-flip-chipped,
Leonard cab-high top,
...much more to come....

Wife: 2000 Ranger Trailhead Package

doc_f150@hotmail.com

[This message has been edited by doc_f150 (edited 06-16-2001).]

 

Bet they weren't full floater Dana 60s. Thats one of the bigger reasons I want one. IMO easier to work on. But I would still go with an 8 lug, also easier to find around here. 2 1/2 tons military axles would make one HECK of an offroad truck. Have to call the dentist after riding in it. Shake all your teeth out.