Beast from da Middle East

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Learn to drive a stick and use a walmart special

wally world no sellum clutches

[eight]

Just get one from napa or whereever. Its not like you're running 800 hp or anything. With clutches, its either good enough or not, or you put in too strong of an aftermarket one and it grabs too easy and you stall all the time. If the factory clutch holds, an aftermarket one will gain you nothing.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Well, the way I understand it, the 12" was an upgrade or HD version offered in the 70's and 80's. I was just wondering if it would fit on the same flywheel as the 11 as I am almost positive that is what is in there.

You are right though, I don't need a clutch that is designed for high HP, but having one that is built with better material than the off the shelf napa special might be good while I have it apart.

[JeepPhisherman]

Some clutches last longer than others. Stock is usually good unless the stock clutch blew.
I'm going to replace mine in the spring with a stock trd clutch, they usually work well for ~100K, heard of some centerforces only lasting ~40K on the taco boards. I'd like to try out a ceramic clutch, but don't have the skrilla.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

we have a od green blazer running around here that one of the other civilian companys uses to haul their gear around in (they work on the electronics in the HMMWV's and such), and I was wondering if the blazer frame was the same as the shortbed truck... if so, i could use it as a handy tool to go and take measurements off of,



u think they would let me shackle flip it and soa with some rocks and 53's??????

[Doug Krebs]

we have a od green blazer running around here that one of the other civilian companys uses to haul their gear around in (they work on the electronics in the HMMWV's and such), and I was wondering if the blazer frame was the same as the shortbed truck... if so, i could use it as a handy tool to go and take measurements off of,



u think they would let me shackle flip it and soa with some rocks and 53's??????

The frame is the same from the doors up to the front clip. Behind that they are different. The frame maybe the same in the back, just shorter, but i have never compared.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Thanks Doug, now I can go check it out to see what I will need to do spring and hanger wise, instead of just lookin at pics on the web. I slipped up on it today with a tape measure and it has a 108" wheel base on it, so thats about 10" shorter than the beast. It has the 48" springs up front and they have no offset front or back on them. I didn't check the rear, will get to that tomorrow. This gives me a chance to look at what space and clearances I might have on mine, don't know why I didnt think of this sooner. We have a cucv truck here too. Might go check it out later also.

[Sharpe]

CUCV's give me wood. The rear springs in the blazer should be 52"er's, but they might be 56's.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

what size lugnuts are on the 60/70s, are they all 9/16" or do they come in a variety of sizes

[fbronco86]

what size lugnuts are on the 60/70s, are they all 9/16" or do they come in a variety of sizes

I have a old dana 60 with 1/2-20 lug nuts

[DRAGOONRANCH]

ok, dimmit, I figured as much. I was tryin to get most of the parts to the house before I get there so I dont have to wait on much for shipping. I will call my mechanic to see if he can check it out for me. Hell, I am not real crazy bout lugnuts anyways, last time I went wheelin at alto there were only 3 on each tire when I blew the u-joint.

[fbronco86]

ok, dimmit, I figured as much. I was tryin to get most of the parts to the house before I get there so I dont have to wait on much for shipping. I will call my mechanic to see if he can check it out for me. Hell, I am not real crazy bout lugnuts anyways, last time I went wheelin at alto there were only 3 on each tire when I blew the u-joint.

Mine is a 1972

I wanna say dougy's dodge front 60 is 1/2-20 lug nuts too? Not sure on the year of his but I know its old.

[agjohn02]

an 85 chevy 60 has 9/16"

[DRAGOONRANCH]

I just got off the phone with him, and they are both 1/2" studs.

On another note, does an 85 clutch master cylinder have the little plastic cup on it, and if it does, where is the best place to get this. I am tryin to get him the parts for the hydro conversion, but looks like the master doesn't come with it. I guess advance can probably order it if they dont have it.

[Doug Krebs]

I just got off the phone with him, and they are both 1/2" studs.

On another note, does an 85 clutch master cylinder have the little plastic cup on it, and if it does, where is the best place to get this. I am tryin to get him the parts for the hydro conversion, but looks like the master doesn't come with it. I guess advance can probably order it if they dont have it.

I got both the master and slave from o'reillys. The hose is not available at any parts stores that I'm aware of. It may not even be at the dealer. I got one of mine at bryan hose and gasket for around $20.