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Fresh469 · 09-27-2006, 07:31 AM

i am thinking about buying an early 80's f100 and have a few questions....

would the stock TTB and rear axle hold up to 35's?

i pushed the brake pedal and it had a little resistance and then BAM, it hit the floor, what would cause that? i checked the brake fluid and its full, and i couldn't find any leaks....

4x4junkie · 09-27-2006, 08:56 PM

That truck will have (depending on year/engine) a 8.8" or 9" rearend (both 31 spline), and a HP D44 front (TTB).

35s shoulnt be a problem if you don't get too stupid on the throttle.

If there are no leaks and the brake fluid is full, I'd suspect the MC.

Fresh469 · 11-03-2006, 09:27 AM

well, the truck is a 81 f150 4x4....i think i am buying it......

would completely worn out brake pads cause the pedal to go to the floor? i was looking at it today and found a brand new set of pads laying in the floor behind the seat....

09-27-2006, 07:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Fresh469 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 57791 Location: Hardin, KY Posts: 249	couple questions i am thinking about buying an early 80's f100 and have a few questions.... would the stock TTB and rear axle hold up to 35's? i pushed the brake pedal and it had a little resistance and then BAM, it hit the floor, what would cause that? i checked the brake fluid and its full, and i couldn't find any leaks....

09-27-2006, 08:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
4x4junkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 10063 Location: So.Calif (San Fernando Valley) Posts: 1,757	That truck will have (depending on year/engine) a 8.8" or 9" rearend (both 31 spline), and a HP D44 front (TTB). 35s shoulnt be a problem if you don't get too stupid on the throttle. If there are no leaks and the brake fluid is full, I'd suspect the MC. __________________ '90 Bronco II, 2.9L, Dual T-case, 5.13s, 35x12.50s [url]http://www.cardomain.com/ride/702959[/url]

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11-03-2006, 09:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
Fresh469 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 57791 Location: Hardin, KY Posts: 249	well, the truck is a 81 f150 4x4....i think i am buying it...... would completely worn out brake pads cause the pedal to go to the floor? i was looking at it today and found a brand new set of pads laying in the floor behind the seat....