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Project cheap tow rig, 94 cummins...
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Quick drawling of what I'm thinking for radius arms, I think I am already gonna change pretty much everything though. but should be similar with the I-beam style
I'm thinking the clevis idea will work decently also, but with a bushing instead of a heim at the end
I'm thinking the clevis idea will work decently also, but with a bushing instead of a heim at the end
It really needs to get lifted 4-5"
It got 18.6 mpg around town though, which isn't bad, hopefully its a little bit better this time around
Just need to get the top bumper cover and the exterior is done minus wetsanding and buffing
It got 18.6 mpg around town though, which isn't bad, hopefully its a little bit better this time around
Just need to get the top bumper cover and the exterior is done minus wetsanding and buffing
DEMON44
Low-Tech Redneck
Nice rig. You're in Florida right? Why bother with 4wd.
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Yeah, Florida
I just think it would be nice in case a trail head up north is muddy or something else. It also get pretty nasty down here at mud events, my buddy had to put his truck in 4wd just to get to our camp site
Not to mention it gets pretty muddy down here out in the country when I go places
I just think it would be nice in case a trail head up north is muddy or something else. It also get pretty nasty down here at mud events, my buddy had to put his truck in 4wd just to get to our camp site
Not to mention it gets pretty muddy down here out in the country when I go places
DEMON44
Low-Tech Redneck
Fair enough. I bet as it sits there now you could flip it and make a profit, then get a 4wd truck. Imo better that way in the long run.
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Yeah that is true, I plan on using it for awhile as a 2wd. Maybe I could sell it and get a 6.0 manual, then run it till it has problems and do a 12v swap. I'd really like to find one with problems too and get it for cheap
My friend just bought a 2011 powerstroke and I'm very impressed with the newer ford trucks
If I sell the dodge 60 I could get the 35 spline stubs on my wheeler. Maybe I'll just do that and add some tow hooks to the dodge.
My friend just bought a 2011 powerstroke and I'm very impressed with the newer ford trucks
If I sell the dodge 60 I could get the 35 spline stubs on my wheeler. Maybe I'll just do that and add some tow hooks to the dodge.
DEMON44
Low-Tech Redneck
Imo best route there. Ford trucks outside of the engine, are superior to dodges without a doubt in my mind. As you can see the way I'm going myself.
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Bought some material, 2.25 with .25" wall, paid 50 bucks for 8+ feet
Can't find any tube inserts to fit inside, but I probably won't run adjustable ends anyways
I'm going to try and find some radius arm bushings from a new super duty. Can't find them online. I imagine the dealership has them though
What do you guys think about running rubber bushings on the axle end? I want this to ride nice, poly would be fine also but the rubber would be a little easier and cheaper. Not going to be flexing it out or anything.
The worst part I'm still thinking is going to be the upper coil bucket, I think I'll make them out of the box tubing.
I'm also thinking about just buying the ruffstuff radius arm brackets, seems easier than make my own
Can't find any tube inserts to fit inside, but I probably won't run adjustable ends anyways
I'm going to try and find some radius arm bushings from a new super duty. Can't find them online. I imagine the dealership has them though
What do you guys think about running rubber bushings on the axle end? I want this to ride nice, poly would be fine also but the rubber would be a little easier and cheaper. Not going to be flexing it out or anything.
The worst part I'm still thinking is going to be the upper coil bucket, I think I'll make them out of the box tubing.
I'm also thinking about just buying the ruffstuff radius arm brackets, seems easier than make my own
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I think for what you're doing rubber would be fine. Look at all the old dodges running around with rubber at the axles and frame...
I ended up just finding these, for $12 bucks a pieceits worth it since won't have to worry about machining sleeves now. They aren't even going to be much more expensive than the rubber
http://thorbros.com/4-link-parts/4-link-bushings/4-link-weld-bar-ends
http://thorbros.com/4-link-parts/4-link-bushings/4-link-weld-bar-ends
DEMON44
Low-Tech Redneck
I find it hard to believe you can't get Ford parts at the Ford dealer.
Yeah I know, think I might just use some stock rubber bushings for a ram and change them down the road
I like this stance, he said it's 3.75" taller than stock with carli coils
I'd like to be a little lower with the axle further forward
I like this stance, he said it's 3.75" taller than stock with carli coils
I'd like to be a little lower with the axle further forward
I used these, include a Gr 8 bolt and a grease zerk for not much more...
http://diy4x.com/cart/index.php?route=product/product&path=39&product_id=130
It's funny because I was reading this thread, (I haven't been following it regularly like your burb build) and I was thinking, shouldn't that already have coil buckets up top? Then I realized it's only 2 WD. Are you trying to become the CK5 king of 2WD to 4WD conversions?
