Donor vehicle
Before i say anything YES guys i did use the search button first lol. I have an 85 Sr5 with SBv8 and 79 axles. My plans for the truck are DD/mud machine. the tire size i plan on runnin is 36-40inch tires. I've been leanin towards chevy 70's-80's runnin gear as they are a dime a dozen. So any ideas and input would help me greatly. :bigok::great:
|
and yes i want full width axles. as this means way more mud flyin around. Chicks dig it
|
wider axles = less mud in the fender wells to clean up:hillbill:
|
:hillbill:lol good point never thought about that. pressure washer and primer black body usually makes cleanin easy:banger:
|
Any help will be nice
|
Go search Pirate4x4....
But dont post, and dont metion you actually like mud...:spank: |
i was hopin i didnt have to go over there. :bang:
|
Originally Posted by mud4life
(Post 51036579)
I've been leanin towards chevy 70's-80's runnin gear as they are a dime a dozen. So any ideas and input would help me greatly. :bigok::great:
Using 70-80's Chevy running gear.. For the Rear 10-bolt: Not an upgrade. 12-bolt: Not much of an upgrade. Should have c-clip eliminators and c-clip-less custom axles, which cost a fortune. 14-bolt: Big and heavy. 8-lug wheels. For the front: 10-bolt: Not an upgrade. Dana 44: Good, but should have the shafts upgraded. Some models (73-76 Blazer, for example) have stronger thicker tubes (3" vs. the normal 2.75"). Choice of 6 lug or 8 lug. So, my recommendation: Dana 44 front, 73-76 Blazer. Find one with 3" O.D. tubes, flat-top knuckles on both sides, and 6x5.5 bolt pattern. Will be spring-over and passenger side diff. Ford 9" rear, Early 80's F-150 or Full Size Bronco. Some had 31 spline shafts and limited slip diffs from the factory. Find one. Pull a shaft and visually confirm that it's a 31 spline. Have the axle flanges redrilled to 6x5.5". ... which is basically what I'm doing right now. I don't want full width, so I found a 9" from a '76 Early Bronco that is original Toyota width and I'm narrowing the Dana 44. Custom length Moser alloy axles will fit the new width and eliminate the weak link. |
thank you so much RevNL that completly answered my question. :thumbsup:
|
Originally Posted by mud4life
(Post 51036799)
i was hopin i didnt have to go over there. :bang:
Oh and please dont use a dana44 over a toy 8". |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:44 AM. |
© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands