95 f250 donor rig for my 72 Bronco ;D

[Grunt1058]

What 5 speed comes in the 95 F250 4x4? Will the front be a D50TTB? if so, I can use the hubs to convert my D60 from DRW to SRW. But, I'm mostly concerned with the 5 speed in it.

 

[tasker]

if you can get the vin i can tell for sure. My guess is ZF with the heavier front end

 

[Grunt1058]

Just checked it... It's the 5.8 w/ ZF. I'm buying a truck... ;D

 

[Muddn7]

ZF's are tried and true.... Not big on their low gear, but look at the company of people reading this post! An absolutly great rig from the factory! I had a ZF behind a 460, and it dominates the v-10 lineup I have encountered. My trail towing rig went from a 95 zf 460, to a v-10 (for 3 months), then I traded to a 2008 5.4 supercrew f-150! I love my f-150, way more than the v-10, but pulling, that zf was a Monster! I want a ZF 5.4 with the A-arm handleing like my supercrew! Motorswap? I doubt it, but good buy to you just the same!

 

[broncosam]

Grunt1058,you are correct on the front axle being the D50TTB,unless a PO swapped it out.

 

[RustyShackelfor]

what are the good parts from that front end? WHat do they do?

 

[Grunt1058]

what are the good parts from that front end? WHat do they do?

The D50 TTB gives me a front hub to replace the DRW front hub on my HP D60. Nothing else as far as I'm concerned.

I'm picking up the F250 today. ;D

 

[Grunt1058]

ZF's are tried and true.... Not big on their low gear

This truck is a donor truck for my 72 Bronco. Pulling the 5.8L V8 and ZF tranny as the power train. I already have a HP D60 and Sterling 10.25 rear. Next will be to find a t-case I can use. We'll see what direction I end up going in the long run. Most likely an Atlas 4 speed. But, the ZF was the coveted tranny for my 72 build because of the 1st gear and OD.

 

[Grunt1058]

Next question... Can I use the power brakes from the F250 for my Bronco? How about the tilt column? Will the Borg Warner T-Case fit even if I'm using it temporarily?

 

[broncnaz]

Tcase wont fit. Might just want to find a 205 there usually easy to find and cheap. There are a lot of things you can adapt but sometimes you have to really consider if the effort is worth it. Power brakes probably not. Not 100% sure but I dont think much of the D50 stuff transfers to a D60 I believe the D50 is more closely related to the D44 as far as parts swapping goes. If I remember correctly a lot of guys used to swap D44 TTB and D50 TTB stuff directly ie third members and axles shafts.

 

[Grunt1058]

Tcase wont fit. Might just want to find a 205 there usually easy to find and cheap. There are a lot of things you can adapt but sometimes you have to really consider if the effort is worth it. Power brakes probably not. Not 100% sure but I dont think much of the D50 stuff transfers to a D60 I believe the D50 is more closely related to the D44 as far as parts swapping goes. If I remember correctly a lot of guys used to swap D44 TTB and D50 TTB stuff directly ie third members and axles shafts.

I know where I can get a 205 for cheap, read "FREE". We'll see. If the power brakes don't fit.. No huge loss. The only thing I want off the D50 is the SRW hubs. They do fit the D60.