1972 F250 Axle

[swilli6926]

Looking for some help identifying the axle in these pictures.
I have been told its off a 1972 F250.

I was not able to locate any other numbers on the axle.

Anyone able to assist or point me int he wright direction?

thanks

 

[51504bat]

Picture number 3 seems to show the number 60 cast into the housing on the lower right side of the cover plate. If so, a Dana 60 from what I've been told about Dana rear ends.

 

[swilli6926]

Its for sure a Dana 60. I just need to understand if its from a 72 F250.
There does not seem to be any numbers to go be and was hoping someone with more knowledge could look at the pic and narrow it down.

 

[51504bat]

You might try asking over on the FTE forum: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum39/. I don't know much about F250's but I didn't think Dana 60's came in 3/4 tons. But as usual I could be wrong.

 

[F-ONE]

The Dana 60 was standard in the 250 in the 8 lug pattern but it was an option for the 100 in 5 lug.
You need to do some measurements to confirm it's from a '72. 1973 up has a wider track. 1972 and back are not much wider than a '48 F1.
It's best if you measure the rear from a pre 73 truck. I say you because measurements can vary posted online so it's best you do it rather than rely on online info.

 

[rotorwrench]

Ford used them for a long time for 3/4 and 1-ton pickups. They started in 1955 and were pretty much the same for many years. Axle spline counts vary but not a lot. Ford used them so long that most out there likely came out of an old Ford heavy duty application.

https://www.google.com/search?ei=wV...jguNJgBAKABAaoBB2d3cy13aXrAAQE&sclient=psy-ab

 

[5851a]

What is the tag hanging on the brake line?