77 K5 Just had to do it

[Bent77]

18 lb$ of con$tant velocity/double cardan 1410 goodne$$ This over built stuff is getting out of control. As soon as I removed it from the box I realized I I may not have a "fuse" in my rear driveshaft.

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That fuse is your foot

 

[Capt Ron]

That fuse is your foot

Then I am in big trouble, you have not seen the way I drive my hotrods!

 

[Capt Ron]

9/16 studs installed. By the time I got it lifted into the air and removed the caliper, hub/rotor I had been working on it for about 15 minutes. So needless to say I was a bit surprised to find these guys.




It was about 70 degrees and they were acting like it was 30 degrees and dorment. They were assimilated.

 

[ZooMad75]

Good progress. Hate the winged a-holes too. Brake clean FTW!

 

[TuckerK5]

Good progress. Hate the winged a-holes too. Brake clean FTW!

Brake Cleaner is awesome! Cleans brakes and stops the winged Aholes on the spot! Way better than any wasp spray. I just love killing wasp!

 

[Capt Ron]

Good progress. Hate the winged a-holes too. Brake clean FTW!

Brake Cleaner is awesome! Cleans brakes and stops the winged Aholes on the spot! Way better than any wasp spray. I just love killing wasp!

Thats funny, that is what I used.

 

[obijuank5]

Part number on the CV head? That looks awesome.

 

[Capt Ron]

NEAPCO N924141G

https://www.drivetrainamerica.com/neapco-n924141g-dodge-ram-1410-cv-head-asmbl/
I bought mine local but this was the cheapest I found online.
@Larry

 

[ZooMad75]

That CV is uuuuuge. If the rest of the driveshaft is built to that level I think you'll be ok. Just keep it off the rocks.

Besides with a basic small block in front of it, it's going to be bulletproof. Plus you have room to upgrade in the power dept and still be safe. With the 60 up front you really won't have to worry about causing your own destruction.

 

[Capt Ron]

It seems like there is always one bolt that you have to cut.

 

[ZooMad75]

Time for the wire wheel and the semi-gloss tractor paint. Cleanup is soo much easier. Need to do mine since the last trail ride, but a few bucks at the local car wash and I'm good to go again.

 

[Capt Ron]

I have the weld in and the bolt in steering box brace to install as well. It was getting dark so I was not able to inspect for cracks yet.

 

[ZooMad75]

I have the weld in and the bolt in steering box brace to install as well. It was getting dark so I was not able to inspect for cracks yet.

Then you'll be taking the wire wheel to it anyway. You'll be part way there once you get the braces installed.

I've been called in as the muscle to help load your axle tomorrow. See you there dood.

 

[Capt Ron]

Sorry gang I had to drop off of the radar for a while. I have been making some progress lately.








@1977k5 @Stephen

 

[ZooMad75]

Dang dude! Looking good. On a side note, I'll be up in your area next weekend. Since I destroyed my phone, PM me your number so I can hook up with you then to get the goods to Larry.

 

[Capt Ron]

I installed my drag link and tie rod tonight.

 

[ZooMad75]

No mo ratchet strap and chain? Nice!

 

[azblazer]

I wish someone would make a drag link just like that....but sleeve the passenger side so it could be adjusted to properly center the steering wheel.

 

[Capt Ron]

I installed my rear lift [ shackle flips, zero rate and add a leaf ] last weekend. I will post post up some pics tomorrow.
Today I went and bought a L29 donor vehicle. 140k miles and well maintained from a local church.

 

[ZooMad75]

So you got a fresh box of sawzall blades to free the engine from that beast? I'm having visions of the Roadkill episode where they robbed the 440 for general mayhem from the 70's motorhome.