Where it came from, where it's going! Today's project is to get the 10bolt out of the '89, and maybe start the D60 install.
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Decision Time! My humble build! "Flexed" it, 5/21/09!
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I have never seen a raised steering arm for a Dana 60 with factory back and forth steering. Has it been cut and welded?
Yes it has
. My idea is to go to crossover. THe "friend" assured me the weld is good and will hold up. I wasn't excited about the idea from the start, but went with it due to the fact my wallet was empty. That's one of hte reasons the truck was off the road. I'm coming to the conclusion that the plates will be pulled till spring
so I can put away some money to do things right.
The way my finances are, my back/shoulder/neck injury, and the amount of time I have to work on it, I just won't be able to do much until the spring/summer of next year. The gas savings are pretty significant too.
. My idea is to go to crossover. THe "friend" assured me the weld is good and will hold up. I wasn't excited about the idea from the start, but went with it due to the fact my wallet was empty. That's one of hte reasons the truck was off the road. I'm coming to the conclusion that the plates will be pulled till spring so I can put away some money to do things right.The way my finances are, my back/shoulder/neck injury, and the amount of time I have to work on it, I just won't be able to do much until the spring/summer of next year. The gas savings are pretty significant too.
MRI Second Round!
All I've done so far is to disconnect the sway bar and disconnect shocks. Tonite I get to try an OPEN MRI with the aid of Valium. With all the drug experimentation in high school and college, I have never done a downer. Except alcohol of course
. (Quit that 2 yrs. ago) This should be interesting. Hope I don't pussy out again. Wish me luck!
All I've done so far is to disconnect the sway bar and disconnect shocks. Tonite I get to try an OPEN MRI with the aid of Valium
. With all the drug experimentation in high school and college, I have never done a downer. Except alcohol of course. (Quit that 2 yrs. ago) This should be interesting. Hope I don't pussy out again. Wish me luck!
10 Bolt is out!
The 10 Bolt came out easy. Now to get ready for the D60. I have extended brake lines to install, new u-bolts, new double ended studs, etc. I hope the calipers are still good. Anyone have any idea if sitting in a field for 5 years will hurt them? I know I need to turn the rotors. I also have to learn how to take apart the brakes, spindles and hubs to repack the bearings and such. It aught to be a fun one as it is all new to me. Kinda boring pics, but here they are!
The 10 Bolt came out easy. Now to get ready for the D60. I have extended brake lines to install, new u-bolts, new double ended studs, etc. I hope the calipers are still good. Anyone have any idea if sitting in a field for 5 years will hurt them? I know I need to turn the rotors. I also have to learn how to take apart the brakes, spindles and hubs to repack the bearings and such. It aught to be a fun one as it is all new to me. Kinda boring pics, but here they are!
troutbum_mt
1/2 ton status
I can handle learning even if it is from an HVAC tech. After all, I'm just a broke ass carpenter 
Wow, learning from me, that's awesome, considering I'm an HVAC Tech. I'm glad you said so though. I'm not a great computer user. I figured out how to show my pics, but I don't know how to give info, then a pic, then info, then pic. I'm kinda giving what little I know, then showing pics of the partially finished product at the end of my post. Again, I'm no mechanic, but I am taking some pride in the fact that I am the only one to turn wrenches on this truck. I mean I have not paid anyone to do the work. I can't take all the credit though, I have great friends with shops and info that have helped alot. THe majority of my knowledge comes from Hanes/Chilton, and the most practical info has come from the guys on CK5. Their info and help has been priceless!
To JDNobodi, that's kinda how I got the 14ff positioned. Yeah, the gravel driveway makes it tough. WHat I did was roll the axle over with the tires still installed, then took the one tire off, swiveled the tired side under the truck, then the plan was to skooch the end without the tire under the other side, but the axle fell off the jack.That sucked. Lifting it back on is what probably screwed my back up. It wasn't till the next morning that the pain started.
Thanks to all you guys/gals out there for your help and concern.
To troutbum mt, this is just another challenge for a guy with Polish blood, 6 concussions, who had a mother that smoked and drank during pregnancy. The gravel driveway, busy fall PMing furnaces for winter, and hunting season less than 2 weeks away just makes it more interesting.Good luck with your project.
D60 is in!
Tomorrow is brakes, repack bearings, emergency brake, and measure for drive shafts. Shocks need to be hooked up, drag link too! Gotta start saving for 5.13's, cross-over, and steering brace from ORD!
Here's tonites fun!
Tomorrow is brakes, repack bearings, emergency brake, and measure for drive shafts. Shocks need to be hooked up, drag link too! Gotta start saving for 5.13's, cross-over, and steering brace from ORD!
Here's tonites fun!
Here's the truck on its own new gear. I'll get some daylight pics tomorrow.
troutbum_mt
1/2 ton status
Looks sweet! ^ 5
He's got a 60 from a Dodge!
The giveaways are the cast spring perch. GM 60's are stamped steel.
The other giveaway is the steering arm. Dodge arms are up like that. I'm betting by the "cut and weld" the PO did, he probably just cut near the hole for the drag link and flipped it around to reweld it. Not real safe, IMO. I have an exact arm like this from a Dodge and I sent it to Kert to reweld the tapers up and he redrilled the taper so its like the GM ones.
I couldn't see from any pics of the other giveaway: the shock tabs. GM uses a stamped steel mount and Dodge uses a flat bar stock, maybe 3/8" or 1/2" thick with a stud protruding out of it.
So yep, thats definitely a Dodge front D60.
He's got a 60 from a Dodge!
The giveaways are the cast spring perch. GM 60's are stamped steel.
The other giveaway is the steering arm. Dodge arms are up like that. I'm betting by the "cut and weld" the PO did, he probably just cut near the hole for the drag link and flipped it around to reweld it. Not real safe, IMO. I have an exact arm like this from a Dodge and I sent it to Kert to reweld the tapers up and he redrilled the taper so its like the GM ones.
I couldn't see from any pics of the other giveaway: the shock tabs. GM uses a stamped steel mount and Dodge uses a flat bar stock, maybe 3/8" or 1/2" thick with a stud protruding out of it.
So yep, thats definitely a Dodge front D60.
desertrat67
Hawk Driver
It has external hubs, too.
Gee, you don't have to get so excited. Another clue is the external locking hub.He's got a 60 from a Dodge!
The giveaways are the cast spring perch. GM 60's are stamped steel.
The other giveaway is the steering arm. Dodge arms are up like that. I'm betting by the "cut and weld" the PO did, he probably just cut near the hole for the drag link and flipped it around to reweld it. Not real safe, IMO. I have an exact arm like this from a Dodge and I sent it to Kert to reweld the tapers up and he redrilled the taper so its like the GM ones.
I couldn't see from any pics of the other giveaway: the shock tabs. GM uses a stamped steel mount and Dodge uses a flat bar stock, maybe 3/8" or 1/2" thick with a stud protruding out of it.
So yep, thats definitely a Dodge front D60.
Edit-desertrat67 beat me to the punch.
He's got a 60 from a Dodge!
The giveaways are the cast spring perch. GM 60's are stamped steel.
The other giveaway is the steering arm. Dodge arms are up like that. I'm betting by the "cut and weld" the PO did, he probably just cut near the hole for the drag link and flipped it around to reweld it. Not real safe, IMO. I have an exact arm like this from a Dodge and I sent it to Kert to reweld the tapers up and he redrilled the taper so its like the GM ones.
I couldn't see from any pics of the other giveaway: the shock tabs. GM uses a stamped steel mount and Dodge uses a flat bar stock, maybe 3/8" or 1/2" thick with a stud protruding out of it.
So yep, thats definitely a Dodge front D60.
Yup, it's a Dodge D60. The "friend" that installed it for me d*cked me in plenty of ways. Welded my cage in without shielding the windshield or the headliner. Burned both. No bushings in the kingpins. Mismatched pistons and old used valve train parts in a '66 SS396, went to pieces in 700 miles. The list goes on and on.
So, regarding the steering arm, I'm saving my pennies for crossover from ORD.(because pennies are all I have left after paying the bills).
Shock mounts were installed by the same guy and worked pretty well on my '88. (after being clearanced for the steering arm.)
I will drive it as is on my property just to play with, but the steering will be made right before it is put on the road. (hopefully by spring)
Daylight Pics
Not much better, but it's light out!
Not much better, but it's light out!
Seen this before?
Most of the axles I've broken have come apart at the U-joints. I've never seen this before. I found it when I took apart the brakes, bearings, etc. I needed to replace a rotor that was quite warped, replaced the studs too. All new stuff for me. Now it will be new axle u-joints, (what a b!tch they are!) and looking for a new stub shaft (30 spline) don't have the $ to replace both ends and lock-outs, so I will have to be satisfied with them for now. Pretty slow progress due to lack of funds and a herniated disc between C6 and C7
Bulging discs on both sides too!
I'm going to try phys. therapy first, hoping to avoid surgery
Got new rotors, bearings are cleaned, pressed in new studs, all ready to put together, after new stub shaft is found. Still need to rebuid the Selectros too. Here's some pics.
Most of the axles I've broken have come apart at the U-joints. I've never seen this before. I found it when I took apart the brakes, bearings, etc. I needed to replace a rotor that was quite warped, replaced the studs too. All new stuff for me. Now it will be new axle u-joints, (what a b!tch they are!) and looking for a new stub shaft (30 spline) don't have the $ to replace both ends and lock-outs, so I will have to be satisfied with them for now. Pretty slow progress due to lack of funds and a herniated disc between C6 and C7
Bulging discs on both sides too! I'm going to try phys. therapy first, hoping to avoid surgeryGot new rotors, bearings are cleaned, pressed in new studs, all ready to put together, after new stub shaft is found. Still need to rebuid the Selectros too. Here's some pics.
desertrat67
Hawk Driver
So, do you have all mobility back in your arm? I really like the lighter blue color on your truck.
I haven't seen an axle cracked like that. Wonder if it was a man defect or stress fracture?
I haven't seen an axle cracked like that. Wonder if it was a man defect or stress fracture?
The mobility is there, it's the strength that's gone. If you can imagine drawing a bow right handed, my left arm will not hold the bow out, away from my body. It's like the muscles are not getting the signal to hold out. Also, to try to squeeze someones shoulders with my arms out-stretched, my left will not put pressure inwards, and my right will just push that person to my left. It's kinda frustrating, but wow, talk aboout taking some things for granted. I'm working full time, full duty, but I do have limitations. Moving furnaces and trying to put up duct is now quite a task. I'm certainly earning my pay now! No more pain killers except Alleve and Ibuprophens.
I'm on my Doc's butt about referals for physical therapy. Finally working on my truck again and I put an arrow through my first left-handed bow kill. That was definitely an uplift. Just had a venison steak for dinner moments ago.
I did get a used axle, from a customer of mine, for free! I have to get the stub shaft off the long sided axle and swap it the the short side. New 1 3/8" u-joint= just under $60. Alot of money for the pita it is to change them. I also picked up new calipers today. Next is crossover steering and bolt on steering box brace. Maybe Christmas bonus spending. I would also like to do a 2" shackle flip in the rear to eliminate the blocks. Shocks, drive shafts, gears to save the 700r4, Oh my God, I'm up to about $3000 and I have $15 to my name.
Sorry, babbling again. Thanks for your thoughts. Oh, the blue is awesome, I don't know what it is though. It's pretty close to the "dark blue metallic" that my WS6 was. I think that's what it was called. The blue on the blazer works pretty good with the black center. I like it.
I'm on my Doc's butt about referals for physical therapy. Finally working on my truck again and I put an arrow through my first left-handed bow kill. That was definitely an uplift. Just had a venison steak for dinner moments ago.
I did get a used axle, from a customer of mine, for free! I have to get the stub shaft off the long sided axle and swap it the the short side. New 1 3/8" u-joint= just under $60. Alot of money for the pita it is to change them. I also picked up new calipers today. Next is crossover steering and bolt on steering box brace. Maybe Christmas bonus spending. I would also like to do a 2" shackle flip in the rear to eliminate the blocks. Shocks, drive shafts, gears to save the 700r4, Oh my God, I'm up to about $3000 and I have $15 to my name.
Sorry, babbling again. Thanks for your thoughts. Oh, the blue is awesome, I don't know what it is though. It's pretty close to the "dark blue metallic" that my WS6 was. I think that's what it was called. The blue on the blazer works pretty good with the black center. I like it.
Wonder if it was a man defect or stress fracture?[/quote]
560hp with an idiot driver. All horses were used thoroughly to their limit!
560hp with an idiot driver. All horses were used thoroughly to their limit
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