Is there seriously only 2 leafs plus the add a leaf in that rear pack?
My 95 donor truck was the same way
, in comparison my 00 has some monster packs under it with the multiple leaf over load/ helper spring set up.CK5
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Project cheap tow rig, 94 cummins...
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My 95 donor truck was the same way
, in comparison my 00 has some monster packs under it with the multiple leaf over load/ helper spring set up.
DEMON44
Low-Tech Redneck
thats ghay. I guess my 12v trucks never stayed together long enough for me to notice....... 
but seriously thats ghay.............. I say start stacking leafs.
.........I've got the F450 rear leafs in my garage still from that '06 I stripped. man it makes that look like a 1986 chevy Malibu rear pack. just sayin
but seriously thats ghay.............. I say start stacking leafs.
.........I've got the F450 rear leafs in my garage still from that '06 I stripped. man it makes that look like a 1986 chevy Malibu rear pack. just sayin
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Is there seriously only 2 leafs plus the add a leaf in that rear pack?
what the plan there?
My '94 is the same exact way and I'm concerned about it as well. I love how smooth it rides but I think once I get some tongue weight on my trailer it's going to hate life.
My plan is bags, that way I can keep the smooth ride but add the bags in when I need them. Might be an option for you too howdiy. Plus it gives you an excuse to add some OBA.
WTF is wrong with me, picking up a dana 60 out of an 01 this weekend
If you're going to all that work why would you stick with a unit bearing, no lockable hubs, mini-60?
DEMON44
Low-Tech Redneck
its a 2wd currently? The unit bearing ones aren't terrible. And can be had for cheap. But you have to get rid of the cad. For sure.
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Yes 2wd
I found one for $400 with n87k miles and 3.54 gears
I would like unlockable hubs though. Better MPG's
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=12651518#post12651518
Edit: Also the fact that all the brackets and spring mounts are already on there makes it easier
I found one for $400 with n87k miles and 3.54 gears
I would like unlockable hubs though. Better MPG's
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=12651518#post12651518
Edit: Also the fact that all the brackets and spring mounts are already on there makes it easier
DEMON44
Low-Tech Redneck
There's a couple kits to retro the. Unit bearings to lockout. You can get 35 spine outters if you want. A couple buds have them up here. Sweet kits. Not cheap but awesome.
They're decent diffs. I don't care what anyone says. I was putting north of 1200ftlb through my old one. I used it off-pavement. With a stick.
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They're decent diffs. I don't care what anyone says. I was putting north of 1200ftlb through my old one. I used it off-pavement. With a stick.
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The kits are nice for a package deal but if you're patient '92-'96 SRW F350 knuckles out fit the stock dodge C's which gives you the same thing as the kits but cheaper.
If you click the link I posted, there is a guy that used his dodge knuckles with re drilled d50 stuff.
It seems like everything should be relatively easy to make, just going to be a decent amount for the bushings. I'm not sure what I want to run for the big back joint yet.
Track bar seems like it could be a PITA but I'm not sure because I saw a kit with a straight one.
Upper buckets should be a little tricky, I think I'm going to have to have some stuff cnc cut.
It seems like everything should be relatively easy to make, just going to be a decent amount for the bushings. I'm not sure what I want to run for the big back joint yet.
Track bar seems like it could be a PITA but I'm not sure because I saw a kit with a straight one.
Upper buckets should be a little tricky, I think I'm going to have to have some stuff cnc cut.
Weld on panhard mount like this
If I use some beef material I should be able to bend it if necessary with my poo pipe kinker
Radius arms, probably around 40" I want to keep the mount where the frame is still boxed
If I use some beef material I should be able to bend it if necessary with my poo pipe kinker
Radius arms, probably around 40" I want to keep the mount where the frame is still boxed
DEMON44
Low-Tech Redneck
Radius big joint at the Frame. Evolution machine & fabrication Frankenheim. No question there.
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I was kind of thinking about using bushings, not sure about it though, but the new superdutys use bushings. Or even ballistic joints if I have to
http://www.topguncustomz.com/Store/Gen2ProdDisplay.php?iview=247370703
Edit: I think I may go actually get a new radius arm bushing for a f250
http://www.topguncustomz.com/Store/Gen2ProdDisplay.php?iview=247370703
Edit: I think I may go actually get a new radius arm bushing for a f250
DEMON44
Low-Tech Redneck
Oh those are cheap. not in the same league as the Frankenhiem.
Dynatrac makes a free spin kit for the dodges, but they were are no where near a cheap price.
Nice truck for a base project, 12v with a p7100 pump you cant go wrong there! My work has a 10.5 second race truck that started out as a same 12v 2500 2wd truck like yours.
Nice truck for a base project, 12v with a p7100 pump you cant go wrong there! My work has a 10.5 second race truck that started out as a same 12v 2500 2wd truck like yours.
