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Thanks for the inputs, but I'd like to get more than opinions. My question was to get tangible reasons for one or the other - not just style...
I searched to no avail. I'd like the "experts" to chime in as to what the advantages/disadvantages are between I-beam steer axles and IFS...
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The jester is Bob Dylan. ( http://www.fiftiesweb.com/amerpie-1.htm )
Welcome from a displaced Lubbockite....trying to find my way back home..
OK, then what about the pistons?
OK, please enlighten me. Will the 426 hemi head bolt to a 426 wedge block? Also, since the boreand stroke are the same, will the hemi piston...
...too bad I was born too late to have lived them... http://cruzintheavenue.com/CarsWeDrove.htm
Betts Spring can make custom springs as well. I used them as a supplier when I was working for a truck suspension supplier. We used the Santa Fe...
x2 on both...:(
I'm leaning towards a MII front and parallel 4-link in the rear of mine.
Yep, that's where I'm going with my 47 1 ton, probably with different wheels...
Word around here from locals is that there aren't really any other than the chains (Lonstar Steakhouse, Texas Roadhouse, etc) and they're not in...
Griffin home: Marthasville, MO work: St. Charles, MO
Thanks!! Yeah, I plan to do a disc conversion and I've found lots of info for it online. I'll definitely get in touch with you when I'm able to...
Hey, now those are sexxay!!! and exactly what I had in mind. Thanks for the tip on the axles. Right now, I don't know what length I'll need....
The section width is directly related to the height by the sidewall aspect ratio (70 series, 50 series, etc). Some tires have the same diameter,...
Like I said, I already have the D70 out of a motor home, so I am not looking for a dually rear. Also, I have an idea as to the width of tires, I...
My truck is still in the "raw" right now (still stock - 47 Dodge 1 ton). I do plan to lower it substantially. My plans for now are to make it a...
That's what mine is out of. 1972 Dana 70 and, if I measured right, it is about 10" wider than my fenders. Is 225/70 the shortest that'll work?
Any other thoughts?
I'm 37 with 47 Dodge and used to have 56 Pontiac Starchief mor-door.
The last time I was out there, a lot of the cars/trucks were 50 foot cars. When you got up close to them, the steel was paper thin...not that...
I'm planning to do just as you mentioned. I'm going to be narrowing a Dana 70 that I was given.
OK, fellas (and gals), I am planning to run duals on my 47 Dodge and want ot keep them under the stock fenders. My question is: if the current...
There's also M&M Enterprises in Lubbock. He has a huge yard of tri-5's.
...getting the tools cleaned up to start on my 47: [IMG] It'll be getting a 413/727/D70 and will have duals narrowed to fit under the stock...
Daley Salvage 1618 Smith Rau Rd,Columbus, TX (979) 732-5413 I don't know if they are still in business, though.
...kinda like the blower switch Chuck Norris had on his Bronco in Lonewolf McQuaid??:cool:
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