F100 vs F250 I beams

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F100 vs F250 I beams

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Were the factory I-beams different for F250 than for F100??

I'm wondering if there is any reason to not use DJM drop beams on an F250 - of course assuming the king pin size is the same.

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Re: F100 vs F250 I beams

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Airbagit make f250/f350 beams. I have used them they are great. I suggest using later f250 disc brakes, 75-79 which will fit 16 inch rims where as early disc brakes require 16.5 inch rims. Later f250 spindles use larger king pins like f350. Earlier ones depended on weather HD version or not. Here is a picture of my old f250 on dropped beams with axle flip rear. Image
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Re: F100 vs F250 I beams

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Yes i'm aware that airbagit lists drop beams for F250 but I've also heard that there have been various quality issues with their drop beams in the past. Maybe they have those straightened out now.....

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Re: F100 vs F250 I beams

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Snake I have read bad things about both AIM/airbagit and DJM, I have also used both. I prefer airbagit beams personally but both are quality products. The biggest issue with airbagit is their customer service leaves a little bit to desired. That said I had no issues personally but my buddy's have had the wrong parts sent.
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Re: F100 vs F250 I beams

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I used AIM large kingpin beams recently and no issues. I also used 73 F350 spindles and calipers, and F250 rotors. 16" 90's F250 steel wheels.

If you have small kingpin F250 beams, you should be able to use DJM beams I believe.
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