I posted over in the axle section but figured you'd see it here...

Why does the truss not work for the 88-91.5 Axle?

Is it because the short side tube is too short for the lower link bracket? Would it work if 1" or so of the short side center section was removed?

We have not officially tested it on that axle, but the tube length should be compatible.

Is there any chance of getting a dimensioned drawing of the truss to see if it would work, or whatever dimensions you feel comfortable giving away? I have an 88 hp60 thats going under my comanche this winter and i'm looking for some options...

Speaking of Dana 60 stuff....do you have any pics of these welded to a housing???

http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/assets/images/newbrackets/d60gussetschevy.jpg

It looks to me that my knuckles are going to make contact with the c/o when I turn??

Speaking of dana 60 stuff......do you guys make internal sleeve's for dana 60 front axle's. what im talking about is somthing thats 6"s long and can be used to narrow an axle for the ID of the tube.

Jason.

Speaking of dana 60 stuff......do you guys make internal sleeve's for dana 60 front axle's. what im talking about is somthing thats 6"s long and can be used to narrow an axle for the ID of the tube.

Jason.

Just use some 2 1/8" x .120" DOM tube. It'll slide in nice and snug, and then just slide the 3 1/8"x.5" DOM right over that. It works pretty good. You aren't using the sleeve for strength, just for alignment.

Ken

Speaking of Dana 60 stuff....do you have any pics of these welded to a housing???

http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/assets/images/newbrackets/d60gussetschevy.jpg

It looks to me that my knuckles are going to make contact with the c/o when I turn??

Id really like to see a pic of the ford ones burnt in place as I plan to order a set here shortly. I see a couple builds on here where people have used them but no close ups of this exact part. When I get mine Ill take the photos... if anyone has some though... please throw some pics up here.

I posted over in the axle section but figured you'd see it here...

Why does the truss not work for the 88-91.5 Axle?

Is it because the short side tube is too short for the lower link bracket? Would it work if 1" or so of the short side center section was removed?

It worked on my 89 dana 60. I did have to cut part of the cast spring pad off.

It worked on my 89 dana 60. I did have to cut part of the cast spring pad off.

How much did you have to take and how exactly did you do it?

Speaking of Dana 60 stuff....do you have any pics of these welded to a housing???

http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/assets/images/newbrackets/d60gussetschevy.jpg

It looks to me that my knuckles are going to make contact with the c/o when I turn??

My 2.5 SAW's hit the knuckle at full lock and full twist using these. A 2.0 should clear fine I would think.

How much did you have to take and how exactly did you do it?

I took about 1-2" off the side of the spring pad with a cut off wheel. It was actually quite easy. IIRC it really was only to give me more room for welding it to the axle. Everything else fit perfect. One other thing is the breather tube for the axle is inside the truss after mounting. You will either need to relocate it or drill a hole in the top of the truss. Here is a picture with it mocked up.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/dirtman13/Jeep/IMG_1760.jpg

My 2.5 SAW's hit the knuckle at full lock and full twist using these. A 2.0 should clear fine I would think.

Well, my 2" airshocks hit before with the tabs welded to the inner C.... I re-did it with mounts that go up and above the kingpin, but I don't know how strong those are, so I was looking for new ideas. I turn a little sharper than average, so its an issue with me...

Your airshock's hit??? I figured mine hit cause I have 2.5 CO's on it but it seems I was wrong. My steering isnt pushed as far as it could go but that is in the plans for the the future.

Shit I wish my truss fit "perfect". I dont have it welded on yet but Im going to have to do a lot more fitment grinding on the back part of the truss to get it to fit my D60.

Also my 60 diff cover bolt holes didnt line up, had to drill all out to a larger size and two to a 1/2" and the top ring sticks above the housing a good 3/4" or so...

Brackets are looking good so far though.:D

Well, my 2" airshocks hit before with the tabs welded to the inner C.... I re-did it with mounts that go up and above the kingpin, but I don't know how strong those are, so I was looking for new ideas. I turn a little sharper than average, so its an issue with me...

cut more out of the frame, and move the upper mounts of the shock inboard :D

(thats my plan for saturday).

there are some shots of some similar tabs on my front axle in my 6Opie9 build thread:
http://forum.thisdysfunctional.org/showthread.php?t=13353&page=2

Shit I wish my truss fit "perfect". I dont have it welded on yet but Im going to have to do a lot more fitment grinding on the back part of the truss to get it to fit my D60.

Also my 60 diff cover bolt holes didnt line up, had to drill all out to a larger size and two to a 1/2" and the top ring sticks above the housing a good 3/4" or so...

Brackets are looking good so far though.:D

Yeah, my diff cover holes were off too, I haven't drilled them out yet but two bolts aren't going in until I do.

A little disappointing given what I paid...

We are now drilling the holes directly on the mill, post welding. On previous versions we were laser cutting the holes, and after welding / warping of the base flange the hole pattern would pull-in slightly, distorting the pattern.

We're here to make our products better continually and we always appreciate any input given.

Jeff

What is the length of the short side tube on the 85+ Ford D60s?

If all goes as planned, by next weekend, I hope to have this truss welded on to....
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....... an 03 Super Duty D60. :eek:

I'll post pics of how I do it, assuming it works. :laughing:

So this is what I started with when I went about making a 1978-79 Ford Dana 60 truss fit on a 2003 Ford Dana 60 axle.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/KowboyKyle/SunFeb28204546AmericaDenver2010.jpg

Your ability to make this truss fit a later model axle is 100% and solely dependent on your ability to operate a torch and a grinder. I goofed once, had to weld a piece back in, but all in all, I'm pleased with the result. In my opinion, a better/stronger option than putting the upper link on the passenger side.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/KowboyKyle/SunFeb28204637AmericaDenver2010.jpg

Against the advice of 3 well trusted friends, I welded up the inside of the front piece to the axle before I welded on the rear and top pieces. I'll explain why. The stress that the truss sees, is not trying to pull itself apart, but rather trying to pull it off the axle. I felt I gained more strength by welding as much to the axle itself as physically possible. Not to mention, with the weld seams fitted properly, you almost have to try to not get 100% penetration.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/KowboyKyle/SunFeb28204651AmericaDenver2010.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/KowboyKyle/SunFeb28204705AmericaDenver2010.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/KowboyKyle/SunFeb28204717AmericaDenver2010.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/KowboyKyle/SunFeb28204728AmericaDenver2010.jpg

Another issue I ran into was the vent for the housing. I just simply drilled a 3/4" hole to allow a socket to pass through-- works perfect.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/KowboyKyle/SunFeb28204740AmericaDenver2010.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/KowboyKyle/SunFeb28204753AmericaDenver2010.jpg

All tacked up.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/KowboyKyle/SunFeb28204803AmericaDenver2010.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/KowboyKyle/SunFeb28204810AmericaDenver2010.jpg

And then the general idea after it was finish welded.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/KowboyKyle/SunFeb28204832AmericaDenver2010.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/KowboyKyle/SunFeb28204845AmericaDenver2010.jpg

Not to bring up an old thread. Any chance of making a truss for the Chevy/Dodge front D60? I'm 4-linking the front of my project, and it would make things much easier. Especially if you could incorporate a lower link mount for one of your 3" joints angled to 22.5, like your link/coilover bracket.

when are you guys going to make a truss that fits a chevy 60?I could use one like yesterday but so far have only seen them at btf and woodlees site.really like woodlees design cause it adds a space to mount a hydro ram also.

any news on this???

That is on the list of projects to do once the FARO arm arrives. It will be nice to grab the true contour of the casting etc... Our parts quality and development time is about to go to the next level with this equipment.

when are you guys going to make a truss that fits a chevy 60?I could use one like yesterday but so far have only seen them at btf and woodlees site.really like woodlees design cause it adds a space to mount a hydro ram also.

Bump, any word yet?