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Post by gtmud on Nov 15, 2012 11:38:19 GMT -5
Looking for a "budget" freindly Dana 60 rear axle assembly. I will be upgrading my fathers F-150 from an 8.8 to the D-60 due to he wants to install a camper in the rear and head out west. Looking for full floater, ratio not critical, will probably get it rebuilt and locked be fore installed into his 92 F-150 4x4.
Thanks
Also looking for a running/ rebuildable 5.8ltr to swap out the 5.0 in his truck also.
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Post by ROK JNKY on Nov 21, 2012 6:23:11 GMT -5
Pm sent
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Post by PingPong on Nov 23, 2012 15:58:12 GMT -5
I also have one... 4.10's in it
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Post by gtmud on Nov 24, 2012 10:43:58 GMT -5
Thanks guys, but the plan has changed, dad didn't want to mess with 2 differant spares, so I am looking for an alternative that will keep his same bolt pattern. I am thinking that a 9" is probably the only way to go. Still want to do the engine upgrade though..
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2012 13:33:49 GMT -5
Thanks guys, but the plan has changed, dad didn't want to mess with 2 differant spares, so I am looking for an alternative that will keep his same bolt pattern. I am thinking that a 9" is probably the only way to go. Still want to do the engine upgrade though.. Late model Sterling 9.75? |
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Post by PaulC on Nov 24, 2012 16:53:34 GMT -5
You could get one of those C'clip Ford van Dana 60s out of a junk yard. Then get the shafts redrilled for 5 on 5.5" bolt pattern. They have 35 spline axle shafts.
PaulC
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Post by onzrocks on Nov 25, 2012 12:21:54 GMT -5
Or just sell the 1/2 ton and get a 3/4 or 1-ton truck. There are limits to the frame as well as the rear axle.
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Post by gtmud on Nov 28, 2012 13:04:36 GMT -5
That was an idea, but dad likes his truck. So we will "build" it keeping in mind the limitations. Unless we can find a 3/4 ton for a good price.. For now he is going with a tent unit that attaches to the rear of the truck (brother had one on his Xterra) with a high-rise shell. I will look for the Sterling 9.75. Thanks guys. Any luck on a good rebuildable 5.8ltr?
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Post by newt on Nov 28, 2012 18:02:22 GMT -5
Keith has a lightning he might be selling ....
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Post by gtmud on Dec 3, 2012 11:09:26 GMT -5
Hmm! That would ne just the ticket, a complete rig. Doesn't the lightning have the S/C 5.4, or was it also the 5.8 depending on model year?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2012 19:04:41 GMT -5
Hmm! That would ne just the ticket, a complete rig. Doesn't the lightning have the S/C 5.4, or was it also the 5.8 depending on model year? First generation Lightning were naturally aspirated 5.8 with GT40 heads, intake, throttle body, headers and a 4.10 gear. Those were made from 1993-1995. I am selling mine. I have it listed at a very high price to see what would happen, but if you are interested I am a very motivated seller right now and just want to break even on it. norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3459528996.html |
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Post by gtmud on Dec 5, 2012 8:14:41 GMT -5
Thanks Keith, the truck looks great, but for what we are going to be doing, i can't see chopping up a perfectly good truck to fasilitate our upgrades.
I think the actual end result will be just sticking with the 5.0 and setting a set pf GT-40 heads on it and opening the ports up a bit on the intake and a set of shorty headers. Maybe switching over to MAF system also. If I am correct the MAP system is abit restrictive when it comes to engine performance upgrades. Time will tell.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2012 8:25:32 GMT -5
Dont underestimate the speed density mapping. I would not convert to mass air, it can be even more finnicky. Unless you are going to throw a big cam in there with a wide overlap and high duration then leave it be. GT40 heads are ok but if buying new some aluminum AFR heads are the best value.
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Post by gtmud on Dec 8, 2012 12:20:31 GMT -5
Thanks for the input Kieth. I have been searching the web, reading about the gt40 head upgrade. I am considering it for my Bronco as well(5.0) Seems fairly straight forward and if I can find a "cheap" lightning intake then even better. Always thinking of ways to upgrade, and do it an a budjet.. thats tricky. I think that I will leave the MAP system in place. Too much messing around with computer, being that I and my dad's truckl are running the E4OD.
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