Desolate Motorsports Super Duty Axle Conversion Kit (Front & Rear) - 1980-1997 Ford F-Series

Desolate Motorsports Super Duty Axle Swap Suspension Kit – 1980–1997 Ford F250/F350

If you want your OBS or Bullnose Ford to actually drive like a modern truck—without losing the rugged capability that made these trucks great—this is the suspension system built to do it.

The Desolate Motorsports Super Duty Axle Swap Suspension Kit transforms your 1980–1997 F250 and F350 into a far more refined, capable, and comfortable truck by integrating modern 2005–2016 Super Duty Dana 60 running gearwith purpose-built suspension geometry.

This is not a pieced-together axle swap. It’s a complete bolt-on system engineered to improve ride quality, suspension travel, steering feel, and overall confidence on-road and off-road.

🔥 Key Features

• Fits 1980–1997 Ford F250 & F350

• Designed for 2005–2016 Super Duty Dana 60 Front Axle Swaps

• 100% Bolt-On Installation
  No welding required

• Bolt-In Coilover Mounts
  Designed to clear engine components while allowing installation of 8” King coilovers

• Adjustable Link Arms
  Adjustable heim joints allow proper caster adjustment

• Front Leaf Spring Mount System
  Engineered for improved geometry and strength

• Shackle & Hanger System
  Improves articulation and ride compliance

• Custom Deaver Leaf Springs
  Designed specifically for heavy-duty Ford trucks with progressive ride quality

• Custom King 2.5” Compression Adjustable Shocks
  Fine-tune ride characteristics for on-road comfort or off-road performance

• Progressive Polyurethane Bump Stops

• Semi-Gloss Black Powder Coated Components
  Durable finish with a clean factory-plus appearance

🛠️ Performance You Can Feel

This suspension package is designed for:

✅ Superior on-road ride quality
✅ Mild towing applications
✅ Mild to moderate off-road use
✅ Improved rear suspension compliance
✅ Better handling and stability

The combination of modern front suspension geometry, Deaver springs, and King shocks creates a truck that feels dramatically more controlled and comfortable both on pavement and dirt.

💪 Why This System Works

Swapping to 2005–2016 Super Duty axles has become increasingly popular—but many swaps still require heavy fabrication or compromise ride quality.

This system solves that by delivering:

• Proper suspension geometry

• Bolt-on simplicity

• Modern axle compatibility

• Improved suspension travel

• Factory inner fender retention

No cutting into factory inner fenders. No frame welding. No guesswork.

🔧 What You Need to Supply

• Complete 2005–2016 Ford F250/F350 front axle (including brakes)

• Stock steering, tie rods, and drag links from donor truck

• Rear axle matching the front 8-lug pattern

🚚 Fitment

• 1980–1986 Ford F250

• 1980–1986 Ford F350

• 1987–1991 Ford F250

• 1987–1991 Ford F350

• 1992–1997 Ford F250

• 1992–1997 Ford F350

⚠️ Important Fitment Notes

• Provides approximately 4–6” of lift

• Clears 35” tires

• Clears 37” tires with minor front bumper trimming

• Stock front driveshaft will need to be shortened

Not recommended for extreme towing or heavy payload use

Recommended limits:

• Max payload: 1,500 lbs

• Max tongue weight: 750 lbs

This system prioritizes ride quality and performance over maximum payload capacity.

If you’re ready to bring modern ride quality and real suspension performance to your classic Ford truck, the Desolate Motorsports Axle Swap Kit is one of the most complete and well-engineered ways to do it.