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Discussion starter · #463 ·
i installed the alcans and zero rates, wow these springs are soft and flexy :grinpimp: the combination of the springs and zero rate moved my axle forward 4.5" making me a 111" wheelbase :smokin: i will need longer shackles as the spring hits the frame under braking:laughing: going to add shims and make a new front shaft.

going to try and tackle the broken bolts in the 60 again. with the diff moved so far forward my inner ubolt will hit the drag link.:(
 
#464 ·
HEAVY METAL said:
i installed the alcans and zero rates, wow these springs are soft and flexy :grinpimp: the combination of the springs and zero rate moved my axle forward 4.5" making me a 111" wheelbase :smokin: i will need longer shackles as the spring hits the frame under braking:laughing: going to add shims and make a new front shaft.

going to try and tackle the broken bolts in the 60 again. with the diff moved so far forward my inner ubolt will hit the drag link.:(
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I just got my order of these in from Ruffstuff, and they bring the fawking BEEF!
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Discussion starter · #465 ·
ok, time to tackle the broken bolts in the 60 again :( i went back and re read all the advice given and thank you very much. i heated the housing to red hot, tapped with a hammer, let cool, tapping every 5 mins. then drilled a hole and used an ez out. broken bolts be gone!:D

i then made a custom pass spring plate and used grade eight bolts because thats what i had at the shop. i will be replacing with studs and nuts as recommended . i also added a 4 degree shim. :smokin:
 
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At first i was thinking the stock dash was always going to look out of place, but you sure did a great job bringing it all together! I am at the point where i need to buy guages:barf: And waiting for my panel from 12voltguy:smokin:
 
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AllGoNoShow said:
How bout some before and after pics of how far the axle was moved forward. Keep up the good work!
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my comp is in for repairs for sure, be glad to as i'm kind of a pic whore. thanks bud.

73 ford guy said:
Nice work!!
I hate broken bolts..
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thanks.. and as do I

angryblack said:
Looking awesome, i really like this build..The paint is coming out way too cool
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thanks man! yeah im taking my time with it. serial numbers and warning signs will be in the right spots. even making a first aid panel

chevy_phil said:
At first i was thinking the stock dash was always going to look out of place, but you sure did a great job bringing it all together! I am at the point where i need to buy guages:barf: And waiting for my panel from 12voltguy:smokin:
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i had same concern but then instead of making a new one i added alen screwsand the cool switch panel from 12 volt guy. the cool thing is i picked up a box of misc aircraft fasteners a couple years ago.traded a case of beer for them buddy had the left overs from building an airplane. so all the screws and rivets you see are aircraft govt certified that comes inspected and signed and sealed seperatly ( every bolt, rive, screw etc) so i truly am using REAL aircraft parts :D
 
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ordered some star shaped spline from john deere. gonna make a front shaft from it with dana60 upper flange mount and 1350 lower:grinpimp: i ordered 2 20" pieces which gives me a 12" overlap. i need aprox 13" of driveshaft slip :eek: winch should be mounted by the weekend and bought a 2" add a leaf kit for the rear.

holy crap i wanna fly this thing :smokin:
 
Discussion starter · #472 ·
well, did ya guys miss the pic whore ? got my comp back.. time to update.

this was a great day, first time driving since oct 3...

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in this pic you can see how far the axle is forward...

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taking your guys advice i cut some 1/4 plate strips to mount under the winch plate to double the thickness. thanks for the input!

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mounted my ballistic kill skull..

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#475 ·
can't wait to see how your gonna finish out the front end. when is the .50 cals gonna get mounted to stay true to the warhawk theme?
 
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front driveshaft time...

i am using john deere 6 spline...

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this lathe is from a 1942 battleship :smokin:

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turned down yoke to one thou over...

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heated tube and pressed in..

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and welded up...

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Discussion starter · #477 ·
turned down a nipple ouit of solid stock to fit into stock cv end..

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tacked in place..

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welded and turned down to one thou over also..

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heat, press, weld...

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one 15" travel driveshaft...

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Discussion starter · #479 ·
driveshaft installed. i will be using a limit starp until i can afford a highangle cv to replace the stocker...

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added two more grade eight bolts to winch mount..

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added the exhaust pipes. the chrome was to much so i painted em satin black...

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and thats updated till tonite, thanks for lookin :smokin:
 
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put some teeth on the front and layed some red on the " nose cone" ...

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winch is mounted...

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these are the strips i bolted under the winch....

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wiring is finished, stereo installed... 1500 watts :smokin:

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dressed...

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kinda cool, 6 bolts and my front sheet metal is gone :)
 
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