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d250/d350 interchangeable?

Old Jun 21, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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d250/d350 interchangeable?

I just wanted to know what is different from a d250 to a d350 front suspension other than heavier springs? would the suspension compenents work if switching them from a 250 to a 350?
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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The suspension is all the same as long as both trucks are diesels. Gasser trucks would have lighter springs. The dually trucks just have a different hub setup.
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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gasser

the d250 that i would be getting parts from is a gasser. but i can use my springs. is there any other difference besides the spring because if not then i will go ahead and purchase it.
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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yes there are a lot of differences, however the earliest pickups like my '89 had a lot of gasser parts. Later in 92/93 2wd Diesels included reinforced upper control arms and stronger lowers as well to say the least. My right upper snapped in a parking lot right in the exact spot the later arms were reinforced.
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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Ball joints in the diesels are heavier as well. The D350 gassers are the same as diesels 250 and 350. I just started swapping all of my diesel suspension to the gasser frame tonight.
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