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full width axles, What Front, Ford 9" rear.

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#1 ·
i know for a fact that i want to run a Ford 9" rear out of a 79 Bronco.

But what front axle would be a good choice.

Do i want a Shebby or or a Ford Front axle. (most likely a dana 44)
 
#5 ·
If you're going with the 36's I would use a chevy 44 front with F150 Hubs and rotors. Keeps the diff on the same side as scout 44 and with F150 hubs and rotors matches 5x5.5 rear lug pattern. :D

If you're going 38's or 40's ditch the 9" rear and get some 60's :evil:
 
#6 ·
BLK Scout 800 said:
Dodge 60 with disc brakes and open knuckle


i disagree... i bought the Dodge front, and they are a little bigger pain than they are worth. This is because to make it have 35 spl outers, you either need to buy chevy hubs, which are big $$, or have the stock drive flanges broached out to 35 spl. This is possible for sure, but kind of a pain, and doens't give you the option of unlocking your hubs, if you are into that sort of thing. That being said, i would assume you would say 'use the dodge' cause the spring pads are 'closer' to scout width, but if you are throwing a 60 under the front of your truck you should be able to figure out how to move your springs out a little bit anyhow.


If i did it again, i would start with a chevy 60, assuming of course your are keeping a pass. side drop T-case.
 
#10 ·
Snoopy said:
5x5.5 bolt pattern
Should of done the very common 150 rotors on Chebby outers and gotten better brakes and hubs.
 
#13 ·
Snoopy said:
That, and I'd rather not go junkyard parts truck diving :shaking:
:shaking: NEW F150 rotor with hub 39.99 ea. ( aimco #5492)

Loaded rebuilt calapers Fernco #C502 and C503 $13.99
 
#14 ·
Old Scout said:
:shaking: NEW F150 rotor with hub 39.99 ea. ( aimco #5492)

Loaded rebuilt calapers Fernco #C502 and C503 $13.99
Now you just HAD to go and make it easy on me didn't you. Oh, you forgot new wheel bearings and caliper brackets.
 
#17 ·
Old Scout said:
:shaking: NEW F150 rotor with hub 39.99 ea. ( aimco #5492)

Loaded rebuilt calapers Fernco #C502 and C503 $13.99
Ok, here's a question since we have part numbers and prices that aren't outrageous.

1) Can you use a Chevy spindle (one from a 1/2 ton 6-lug truck)?
2) What wheel bearings are needed (I have to assume these are required)
3) What lock-outs are needed?
4) Can the stock chevy calliper bracket be used with the new calipers and rotors?

Let me know!~
 
#18 ·
Snoopy said:
Ok, here's a question since we have part numbers and prices that aren't outrageous.

1) Can you use a Chevy spindle (one from a 1/2 ton 6-lug truck)?
2) What wheel bearings are needed (I have to assume these are required)
3) What lock-outs are needed?
4) Can the stock chevy calliper bracket be used with the new calipers and rotors?

Let me know!~
1. yes small GM spindle.
2. set 37 and set 45
3. Internal spline Ford or chebby, or use blanks if you wheel hard.
4. yes:rolleyes:
 
#19 ·
Snoopy said:
Ok, here's a question since we have part numbers and prices that aren't outrageous.

1) Can you use a Chevy spindle (one from a 1/2 ton 6-lug truck)?
2) What wheel bearings are needed (I have to assume these are required)
3) What lock-outs are needed?
4) Can the stock chevy calliper bracket be used with the new calipers and rotors?

Let me know!~



1974 Chevy K5/K15 1/2T Dana 44, small bearing, 6-lug front end.

1974 Chevy caliper stands (non-full circle) and calipers. 2wd (C5/C10/C15) brake hoses.

1991 F150 wheel hub, rotor, lock-outs, wheel bearings.

TriCountyGear steering arm (not that it matters in this case)

Running it w/o problem since '99 and beating the sh*t out of it.
 
#21 ·
Snoopy said:
Ok, here's a question since we have part numbers and prices that aren't outrageous.

1) Can you use a Chevy spindle (one from a 1/2 ton 6-lug truck)?
2) What wheel bearings are needed (I have to assume these are required)
3) What lock-outs are needed?
4) Can the stock chevy calliper bracket be used with the new calipers and rotors?

Let me know!~
All the years you have been in the Scout/IH scene and this is NEW stuff to you???


:confused::confused:
 
#22 ·
RustoleumWhite said:
All the years you have been in the Scout/IH scene and this is NEW stuff to you???


:confused::confused:
You should see how he taps boxes!
 
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