Ford rules SAS thread
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Ford rules SAS thread
Okay so my plans are get a full width d-44 front axle, 4in lift coils from bronco graveyard, extend the radius arms about a foot (will see when the time comes), 7* caster bushings, custom shock/coil hoops like zach's and rangerervs, 4.88 gears open front powerlock back, Rear end is a 1970 ford d60 gonna do disk brakes and 4.88's and powerlock. What are you guys all running for rear leaves and how do you like your setup? I was just gonna get 4in lift ranger leafs and leave the stock block. Any opinions or suggestions good/bad are appreciated.
I also am still looking for a front d-44 half ton from 76-79 f-150's or 78-79 bronco's if any has one located close to MI let me know.
Thanks
Rob
Some pics of the 60
I also am still looking for a front d-44 half ton from 76-79 f-150's or 78-79 bronco's if any has one located close to MI let me know.
Thanks
Rob
Some pics of the 60
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Well i got the case,tubes,and hubs all cleaned up im gonna get the leaf perches and shock tabs all ground of tomorrow and get all the paint stripped off the axle then i just gotta get my dad talked into ordering disk brake plates and maybe gears to. What leafs are you guys running in the rear of your trucks. I might just get blocks until i can afford to buy new leafs.
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What is the spline count on the rear axle shafts? If it truly did come out of a 70 F250 it should have coarse 16 spline shafts.
I would STRONGLY suggest locking at least the rear axle. The Powerlock is not a very good limited slip and leaving the front open is really gonna suck when you try to go off-road. Buy a set of Lockrights or Aussie lockers, better yet, weld the front or back if you don't have any $$.
I would suggest 4* bushings for the front. 7* bushings will most likely give you too much caster.
I would STRONGLY suggest locking at least the rear axle. The Powerlock is not a very good limited slip and leaving the front open is really gonna suck when you try to go off-road. Buy a set of Lockrights or Aussie lockers, better yet, weld the front or back if you don't have any $$.
I would suggest 4* bushings for the front. 7* bushings will most likely give you too much caster.
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What is the spline count on the rear axle shafts? If it truly did come out of a 70 F250 it should have coarse 16 spline shafts.
I would STRONGLY suggest locking at least the rear axle. The Powerlock is not a very good limited slip and leaving the front open is really gonna suck when you try to go off-road. Buy a set of Lockrights or Aussie lockers, better yet, weld the front or back if you don't have any $$.
I would suggest 4* bushings for the front. 7* bushings will most likely give you too much caster.
I would STRONGLY suggest locking at least the rear axle. The Powerlock is not a very good limited slip and leaving the front open is really gonna suck when you try to go off-road. Buy a set of Lockrights or Aussie lockers, better yet, weld the front or back if you don't have any $$.
I would suggest 4* bushings for the front. 7* bushings will most likely give you too much caster.
Also does anyone know if the earlier dana 60's were about 1inch shorter on each side than the the newer ones. The shafts that were in the axle were both snapped, i have some shafts down in the barn that are 16 spline but are about 1in longer.
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Fanally an update
Okay well i got my axle finally its a 78 d-44 full width, ordered a bunch of stuff from bronco grave yard today ill get pics when i pic it up.
Now for pics
Stock 1/2 ton knuckle with 3/4 ton spindle and hub.
Stock rims and tires for sale there 235/75R15 id like to get $150 for all four rims and tires one rim does not have a tire on it though will fit ranger and should fit a jeep.
Now for pics
Stock 1/2 ton knuckle with 3/4 ton spindle and hub.
Stock rims and tires for sale there 235/75R15 id like to get $150 for all four rims and tires one rim does not have a tire on it though will fit ranger and should fit a jeep.
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No I thought that it would work last night but i pulled of some 3/4 ton knuckles of another axle and im gunnu use them. Does anyone know what the part number is for the factory brake caliper brackets for a 1977 f-250 or if i could get them from fords.
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I might be interested in the hubs if they are the factory hubs and they work good how much for the hubs and how much for the calipers and are the calipers new?
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Okay good, i have reverse cuts now. Well the ring and pinion should be in by tomorrow and then the front axle is gettin ripped out when i get off work and it should be out that night. With my dad brother good friend and me workin on it it should be out tomorrom. Then get the axle under the truck saturday morning and see where i get.
Now for pics
Does anyone know if that little loop thing just pounds off or is it threaded in?
Now for pics
Does anyone know if that little loop thing just pounds off or is it threaded in?