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I've only ever had 1 parts truck or driver with 52's and it was a ragged out piece of **** 76 half ton. Every other one I've had, half, 3/4 or 1 ton had 56's. Also, I have no idea how they decide how to build the leaf packs. I dont think I've ever seen two that were identical in the number and thickness of leaves.
maybe they build them the same way we do:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharpe
stand back and squint, jump up and down on it a few times, "yeah, that should work pretty good"
then when they don't work pretty good, leave it alone anyway because leaf springs are a PITA
So to get rid off the push/pul I need a different steering box to correct?
Yes a CHEVY 2wd box
i have a set of 52's if you are interested
I hear 10 bolts are for little girls, so I picked up a dodge 60front and ford van 60 rear with 5.86's.
holy crap, you gonna run 54" boggers? :eek:
:flipoff2:
shackle flip kit
http://www.texas4x4.org/showthread.php?t=30940
****! who am I going to sell all the 10 bolts at my shop to now!?!? :angry:Quote:
Originally Posted by stx4wheeler
so is it a mexican abortion or not?Quote:
Originally Posted by stx4wheeler
All the parts are there but not assembled. I have discovered Dana 60 rear gold today. I will explain tomorrow after I get some sleep.
Alright as we all know Dana 60 full float rears are less sought after for one ton swaps because of the 30 spline axle shafts that are stock. You can fit 35 spline shafts into the axle by boring/machining the spindle out to accomadate the larger 1.5" aftermarket shafts. Well after you buy aftermarket shafts and pay for machining as well as sourcing a new 35 spline locker or spider gears it gets expensive fast. For the money invested you are better off getting a sterling or 14bolt. Well that doesn't have to be the case.
As we all know I am really cheap, and a huge packrat. This worked out in my advantage this time. I talked with Kopecki about what all he had to do to his axle and was least than excited to do mine. So I decided to pull the shaft yesterday and take a look. I happen to have a set of sterling 10.25 shafts laying around, as well as some Dana 60 35 spline spiders. I pulled the shaft and to my amazement the 35 spline shaft fit into the stock spindle with room to spare. Then I pulled the 35 spline shaft out and laid it next to the stock shaft. They are identical lengths and the bolt pattern on the sterling that goes to the hub is the same as well. The 60 I have is out of an 80's ford van. This allows you to make a 35spline rear 60 with all junkyard parts.
I will do a write up with pics when I install everything.
Bad ass.
The spindles on my 609 are from a 90-94 E-250 and fit 35 spline moser shafts without being machined. Don't know if the OD on these custom shafts are the same as stock 60s or not though.Quote:
Originally Posted by stx4wheeler
Correct ihave heard that van 60's will fit them, but haven't heard anything about using stock shafts.
since it is a Dodge rear, is it a 60HD? rumor is the HD's came with 35 spline shafts stock which might explain the broached spindle.
It is a ford van 60 rear. Today when cleaning out the back seatci found a 3/4 full bottle of jäger now if I can convince Karl to drink it my day willbe complete.
if it tastes like sh!t that means its still good.
Oh, I see your evil plan.Quote:
Originally Posted by stx4wheeler
so did you drink it?
Hey if anyone has some favorite pictures or build threads for Chevy truggy's that they liked post them up. I am interested in inside and exo cage as well as a combo of both. Gracias
check the chevy forum on pirate, there is one that is a s10 that is sweet, but cant find the link right now, there are also some other good one in there that i have seen
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...=762284&page=4
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...634&highlight=
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=693183
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=769919
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=641709
http://www.texas4x4.org/showthread.php?t=30873
http://www.texas4x4.org/showthread.php?t=21238&page=5
http://www.texas4x4.org/showthread.php?t=28683
http://www.texas4x4.org/showthread.php?t=18408
http://www.midwestern4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...=731121&page=2
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...=731121&page=5
I went to high school with the guy that own the blazer in the second link, he has some sick fab skills as you can see in the pictures, cory jb and i also wheeled with him at krocks last memorial day
here is one from pirate
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=776907
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Originally Posted by bcolman
Told you Krebs! :flipoff2:
I installed seat belts, and some lexan on the back window to keep mud out of your hair. Also last night coop, Robbie, Karl, and myself started destroying the parts truck. We also got my 38's I bought from Robbie mounted on the 16x7 wheels. Robbie is the Charlie Daniels of the super swamper.
i have a 2wd chevy box u can have if you are planning crossover.
I am going to kick you square in the taint myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by colman
what?! contract that **** out:flipoff2:Quote:
Originally Posted by DRAGOONRANCH
? i'm just trying to clean out my extra parts without scraping them, i only have a few months
nope, he made it real personal. I'z gonna do it myself. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Eckert
I have my HS/CO stuff at Dexter waiting on him to pick it up (if he hasn't gotten it alredy). :flipoff2:Quote:
Originally Posted by colman
No thanks Colman I'm getting all ed's stuff.
thats cool, didnt remember about that. tyler seemed way to excited to kick me in certain places... fag
http://s553.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=f5e94f8f.jpg
http://s553.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=f6c9569c.jpg
pics of new tires and wheels
Did some work. Karl helped me chop the donor truck apart. I removed the Drunk driver saftey door bars that were welded into place. I then broke the beads off the front two tires and cleaned all of the dirt out of the beads so that they don't leak down. No pictures.
Frick this guy's 465/208 combo is what you need to start on a dubbler and its a prety damn good price.
http://www.texas4x4.org/showthread.php?t=31261
other than the fact that the parts are in new mexico :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Sharpe