2008 Dana 60 On A 2001

robjs111 · Nov 13, 2013

Curious if anybody has information on fitting a 2008 dana 60 onto a 2001 f350. Is the 2008 housing a bit wider to compensate for the larger backspace wheels? I am installing a set of aftermarket 6" backspace wheels and would like to get rid of the stock oem dana 50 at the same time.
Thanks.

Barnbuilder · Nov 13, 2013

Are you going to use the ESOF? Does it operate the same?

robjs111 · Nov 14, 2013

Barnbuilder said:
Are you going to use the ESOF? Does it operate the same?

Not sure on that but worst case I will go ahead and install manual hubs.

co04cobra · Nov 14, 2013

Are adding the coil buckets etc...?

Its all not just a "bolt in" job, but it is very doable. Several other parts other then just the 08 front housing though you need. And yes the 08 housing iirc is about 2in wider.

mustube · Nov 14, 2013

Search for a 2005 axle swap. It's the same thing and plenty of people have done it.

Barnbuilder · Nov 14, 2013

I thought I read that somewhere in time Ford changed to a "pulse" vacuum to operate the hubs. I could be wrong. Just wondering if the ESOF would work as I would like to swap axles.

robjs111 · Nov 14, 2013

co04cobra said:
Are adding the coil buckets etc...?

Its all not just a "bolt in" job, but it is very doable. Several other parts other then just the 08 front housing though you need. And yes the 08 housing iirc is about 2in wider.

I have removed the oem leaf springs and added coilovers/ radius arms a while back but now I would like to add some 6 inch backspace wheels but would have to run a 2 inch spacer. At this point going to a 08 dana 60 that is built around running the larger backspace wheel and ditching the dana 50 sounds more attractive.

robjs111 · Nov 14, 2013

Barnbuilder said:
I thought I read that somewhere in time Ford changed to a "pulse" vacuum to operate the hubs. I could be wrong. Just wondering if the ESOF would work as I would like to swap axles.

You might be correct on the pulse vacuum but worst case I would have to run a manual hub and that would be fine.

robjs111 · Nov 14, 2013

co04cobra said:
Are adding the coil buckets etc...?

Its all not just a "bolt in" job, but it is very doable. Several other parts other then just the 08 front housing though you need. And yes the 08 housing iirc is about 2in wider.

Will not be running the stock coil bucket with shock and coil spring. Built a custom bucket to run a 2.5 x 8 coilover with reservoir.

powerlifter405 · Nov 15, 2013

robjs111 said:
You might be correct on the pulse vacuum but worst case I would have to run a manual hub and that would be fine.

if you get an 08 axle, get a 08 pump and call it a day for your ESOF issue.

Dmstrucks02 · Nov 17, 2013

robjs111 said:
Will not be running the stock coil bucket with shock and coil spring. Built a custom bucket to run a 2.5 x 8 coilover with reservoir.

Hate to F up your thread but can I get some pics and more info in your front coilover set up. Been looking at the full traction 4 link kit but it's pricey