havi
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I believe any Dana 60 rear in a 3/4 or 1 ton Ford up to 1972 will fit that truck, still provide 8 lugs, and be stout enough for any trailer.
From my experience, towing a trailer is better with a longer wheelbase, and the F2/3 is about 8 inches longer than the F1. Body/bed is longer still, with the longer rear overhang.
The frame size is the same between F1/2/3, and the bigger frame size is the same F4/5/6. Pulling with either doesn't create too much stress on them, but the weight put on from above will. So the F2/3 should be fine.
I've had plans to use an F4 for a 5th wheel hauler, 134" WB. But I had planned on using it to plow snow, too. I'm still looking for one.
From my experience, towing a trailer is better with a longer wheelbase, and the F2/3 is about 8 inches longer than the F1. Body/bed is longer still, with the longer rear overhang.
The frame size is the same between F1/2/3, and the bigger frame size is the same F4/5/6. Pulling with either doesn't create too much stress on them, but the weight put on from above will. So the F2/3 should be fine.
I've had plans to use an F4 for a 5th wheel hauler, 134" WB. But I had planned on using it to plow snow, too. I'm still looking for one.
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