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Good afternoon, I’m planning on doing a power steering and disk brake swap on my truck. (Waiting for my 4” dropped axle) I was about to make a...
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Hello all, I have the opportunity to buy a ford 9” rear end for possibly a decent price ($550.00)? It’s 60” WMS -WMS. It has drilled axles for...
It’s in his storage. Unfortunately it’s too long. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I was trying to a avoid an hour drive to take a measurement. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Has anyone swapped a 1988 Chevy 4x4 rear end in one of these trucks? I’m not concerned about relocating leaf perch, or shock mounts. How does it...
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I’ve been thinking a watts link for the rear end. Maybe build a track bar for the front Similar to ford F-series trucks with front leaf springs!...
One more question for you guys, has anyone ever considered running a track bar for one of these trucks? I wonder if making one with heim joints...
I’m thinking about running a cooler because the box looks like it’ll be very close. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I couldn’t agree more. I’m huge believer in mechanical failure. Years ago I was driving my 72 blazer down the freeway, missed the merge for...
Thank you. I’ll have to look in to that. For me a new steering column isn’t my first priority, though I would like one. If I don’t spend the money...
Would you be able to forward that info to me? I’m very interested in that. I like hot rodded stuff that looks stock! Although I’m very interested...
I have no clue what after market column I’d use. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
At the moment I plan on using my stock column. Though if I find a column for a good price I’ll consider that. I currently have a floor shifter and...
So far I figured out the suspension for the truck. I just want to make sure I purchase a quality P.S. kit before I send out my axle and components...
Is the 400 series steering box more of a generic term they use? With in the link you posted the description says 400 or 500 series box? Sent...
Any fist hand experience between the 2? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Does anyone know the difference between the CPP 400series power steering conversion vs the 500series? This will be going on a 56chevy truck with...
Volvobrynk, I know this is an old thread but outta curiosity how low is the back of the front fenders to the ground on your truck? How low is the...
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I too am in the Bay Area. Santa Clara to be exact. I hear they closed the one off of Monterey? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Heres a pic of the truck I’m working on. It’s the black fleet side. The other pic is a 55 step side that I bagged on a 73 1ton...
I’m also considering the idea of upgrading the stock rear end if possible. Stronger internals and a limited slip. I’m not sure if that’s a...
I’m currently torn on the idea of 5 lug wheels. I do like my wheel and tire set up at the moment. If I’m able to get a decent price on a rear end...
I’m glad to hear all the good info about the guy. I emailed him yesterday. Hopefully I’ll get a response soon during normal business hours. Have...
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