bmyohn
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Lake Orion, MI
I think I'm gonna turn this into a 6x6
Not really, but it does look cool
Not really, but it does look cool
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hanaxj87
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Cincinnati,Ohio
Picked up some big ones.......
Dana 44 front and dana 60 rear out of a 79 F250.
Now,the pressure is on to get them installed before WinterFest 2011.
Nick
Dana 44 front and dana 60 rear out of a 79 F250.
Now,the pressure is on to get them installed before WinterFest 2011.
Nick
bmyohn
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Lake Orion, MI
If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for those? I've got a buddy who has a set out of a 79 Bronco, he wants $400 for the set. Reasonable?
Edit: But now that I remember he has a D44 front a 9" rear.
Edit: But now that I remember he has a D44 front a 9" rear.
- Location
- Michigan
The 44 from a Bronc is coil sprung w/radius arms. The 9" has 31 spline shafts where the D60 has 30 spline. I'm running a 'stock' 9 with bo issues (if you keep gear oil in it). All of the 44 shafts are weak once you get over a 35" tire with a locker and wheel it like I wheel mine. The radius arm set up is EASY and cheap. You get 3" of lift with them.
If I had an MJ I'd use radius arm and a spring over rear for a bunch of really cheap lift and stronger axles. The 9 is bolt in.
If I had an MJ I'd use radius arm and a spring over rear for a bunch of really cheap lift and stronger axles. The 9 is bolt in.
- Location
- Columbus, In
I agree with Dan here, Brendan! $400 isn't a bad price in my mind. I paid more than that for a locked 8.8........a lot more. It sure looks purty............. On my garage floor!!!! That 9" axle is pretty much bomb proof too.
- Location
- Columbus, In
Picked up some big ones.......
Dana 44 front and dana 60 rear out of a 79 F250.
Now,the pressure is on to get them installed before WinterFest 2011.
Nick
You can do it Nick! You did a rebuild in time for the last one!
Pat
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Bloomington, IN
RedHeep
NAXJA #1499
- Location
- Landenberg, PA
A shave on that 60 will get you more clearance than a stock 8.8.
- Location
- Columbus, In
- Location
- Michigan
hanaxj87
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Cincinnati,Ohio
Got'em for 300.00 :greensmok
Thanks, I'm gonna give it my best...
I like your thinking.Can't wait to shave it....
Nick
RedHeep
NAXJA #1499
- Location
- Landenberg, PA
Are you suggesting that Nick should shave his rear end?
If he has "DANA" tatooed on his ass, then yes, yes I am.
- Location
- Columbus, In
Patty wouldn't like that too much!
- Location
- Lafayette, IN
I assume that's a 220volt welder. Is a 30amp circuit enough for it or did you have to go bigger? Once I get done moving I will be looking to buy one, and I'm planning on going Miller, just not sure which model.
My buddy has a 79 Bronco and has considered parting it out a few times, and I have considered buying the axles. My understanding was that the earlier (76-down?) axles were preferred because of the welded-on wedges. Are you saying that you would just leave the wedges and use the Ford radius arms but build frame side mounts for them? I did some rough measurements and it didn't look like the coil buckets would line up, but maybe I missed something. You're making it sound pretty easy to do...
- Location
- Michigan
The coil buckets bolt to the arms. The holes are off set so you can turn them around pushing them inward. The springs still are angled a bit but its more than fine.
77 to 79 9"s are the big bearing units which are preferred.
I lengthened my R arms to mount them to my custom tranny cross member.
I've been running this set up sense 02
XJosh95
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Green Bay, WI
So, a local mexican restaurant chain recently got in 12 craft brews. My brother and I just spent the afternoon sampling them. Long story short, this is a drunk post.
discosteve
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Bedford Indiana
welded caps on my bumpers. i have to say, not to shabby for my limited fab skills. i dig it
hanaxj87
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Cincinnati,Ohio
Are you suggesting that Nick should shave his rear end?
She wouldn't mind a cheap shave..
It's all about the budget..I like tats...But no where near the rear.
Nick
BRIANHO13
<- Yum Chocolate
- Location
- Spring, TX
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BRIANHO13
<- Yum Chocolate
- Location
- Spring, TX
I think the 187 pulls 21.5 amps at full on, so 30 is plenty.
