22mkz22

Trying to restore f150 back t

o a work truck capability. Still has lots of life manual 2wd . Minor rust over wheel wells in the back .
The differential in back needs to be replaced . Any recommended places to go for the parts ? I can replace myself . Looking for good ideas and brands .
Also all brakes are drums was thinking about switching to all disc brakes anyone agree or disagree with this if yes any ideas where to get the parts ? I really want bring out the potential in the this truck . Any info or recommendations will help on anything . Thanks for ur time

sdmartin65

Wrecking yard for an entire replacement of the rear differential. The 3.55 ratio is most common ratio to be had and can be exchanged in an afternoon. Switching over to rear disk can be done with a kit that is offered but it's fairly pricey. Use a yard that will warranty the part and if it has problems just have them send you another one out.

BLDTruth

Agree with sdmartin find yourself a complete rear end at a wrecking yard or even better on craigslist. They run $100-150 around here on CL, $250 at yards.

I wouldn't mess with rear disc brakes - the conversions are a bit of a PITA and the drum system on these trucks is effective and cheap.