Making the OBS Super Duty axle swap actually work

If you've spent any time under a Ford truck from the 90s, you've probably thought about an obs superduty axle swap more than once. It's one of those projects that starts as a "maybe someday" idea while you're fighting with a crooked steering wheel or looking at the uneven wear on your front tires. The Old Body Style (OBS) Fords are legendary for their looks and those 7.3L Powerstrokes, but let's be honest: the factory front ends leave a lot to be desired. Whether you have the leaf-sprung Dana 50 TTB in an F-250 or the solid axle Dana 60 in the F-350, you're dealing with 30-year-old technology that just doesn't ride or turn that well by modern standards. ...

February 20, 2026 · 7 min · Gestuvo Minionis