01-26-2014, 08:28 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-26-2014, 08:32 PM by broncosbybart.)
I bought this truck basically because it had the Pro-Rock 60 under the front with 4.10 gears and ARB. I have (had) a 78-79 HP60 front axle that I was going to build, but it would be full width and 8 lug. This axle is 5x5.5 (which I have tons of tires/wheels for) and has about a 64" WMS. The body is pretty good, but needs some ding/dent repair. It was a CA truck.
My plans are to pull the entire drive train. I have to redo the front axle. Right now it has a -1 degree caster angle. I don't think that is within spec... I am looking at putting a 14 bolt in the rear, 4 linking the rear, Cummins 4BT engine, NV4500 trans, and Atlas 4 spd transfer case.
Parts have been sourced from all over the country for this thing. It has been a very slow accumulation but most of it is here. So, follow along and post your thoughts, or input. My plans are to make a daily driver type rig that will get good fuel mileage, drive well, and be about unbreakable on the trail.
The hood was trash, so I removed it and threw it out. It had a hole in it for the air cleaner and was all bent up and cracked as they always seem to do. Then I sold the hard top and gutted the interior to what you see above. More to come soon.
My plans are to pull the entire drive train. I have to redo the front axle. Right now it has a -1 degree caster angle. I don't think that is within spec... I am looking at putting a 14 bolt in the rear, 4 linking the rear, Cummins 4BT engine, NV4500 trans, and Atlas 4 spd transfer case.
Parts have been sourced from all over the country for this thing. It has been a very slow accumulation but most of it is here. So, follow along and post your thoughts, or input. My plans are to make a daily driver type rig that will get good fuel mileage, drive well, and be about unbreakable on the trail.
The hood was trash, so I removed it and threw it out. It had a hole in it for the air cleaner and was all bent up and cracked as they always seem to do. Then I sold the hard top and gutted the interior to what you see above. More to come soon.