2000 Ford E350 Micro Bird school bus

[MicroBird]

I posted to another section but I think this might be a better home for my project. I bought a mini school bus. I still need to fly back east to pick it up. This is a smaller mini bus with single rear wheel. I don't much care for duallys? Any suggestions or ideas would be appreciated. The picture is of a similar bus but with an extra window. As soon as I get mine, I will post pics.

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This is the spec sheet for a current model but it is still close. The 4 window is like mine.

http://microbirdbygirardin.com/MICRO..._MBII_FORD.pdf

[MicroBird]

Which axles and from what trucks can be used with the U-Joint kit? I am finding some axles but from so many different years and vehicles.

[Printer]

He has it listed on his website

[ujoint]

Which axles and from what trucks can be used with the U-Joint kit? I am finding some axles but from so many different years and vehicles.

99-04 F250, 350 or Excursion. And congrats on the purchase!

[MicroBird]

Thanks. I will go back and look again.

[MicroBird]

99-04 F250, 350 or Excursion. And congrats on the purchase!

Is there a difference in strength between the F250 and F350 axle or is the gvw difference in the suspension?

[shortbus4x4]

Is there a difference in strength between the F250 and F350 axle or is the gvw difference in the suspension?

Yes some of the early super duty f250s had the dana 50 instead of a 60. Not sure which year was the last.

[MicroBird]

Shortbus, do you have a school bus?

[ujoint]

Here's the breakdown of D50 vs 60.

99-02 Everything was a D50 except the DRW trucks. Some 02's are D60's, so I always check the BOM #
03-04 Everything was a D60.
Excursions are D50's, every year.

The D50 is a good axle, it just has a smaller ring gear & the axle shafts taper down. I've never seen a broken ring gear, and I've only seen broken axle shafts on big trucks with big tires. There are limited L/S and locker options for the 50, so that can be a problem depending on what you plan to do.

[MicroBird]

This is it. Still haven't picked it up.

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P.S. thanks for the info Chris. That will help me.