Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no

NC4x4 · 12-30-2007, 11:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Donahue

they must have pulled it down. i guess its best not to worry about it.

Well, I would comment as to why I am interested, but probably shouldn't in here anyway. I'll just say I have reasons to try and monitor what goes on over on S10Extremist...

Tim99Zr2 · 12-31-2007, 12:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by JollyGreenMini

That's cool as hell, makes me want to do a solid front axle on my first gen so bad.

On another note, if I parked my truck next to yours, my roofline would be below the top of your rear fenderwell

haha, that'd be bad ass. its not really too high.

over on extremist was just rinkrat being all butt hurt, sayin i did a hack job.

no worries, sorry i did it myself and didnt rely on other people?.. let him think what he wants

BatwingZ · 01-02-2008, 11:10 AM

Well it looks damn good... im seriously thinking about mine again....lol.. But i have entirely tooo many projects going on!!... thats the suck part...

Tim99Zr2 · 01-03-2008, 12:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BatwingZ

Well it looks damn good... im seriously thinking about mine again....lol.. But i have entirely tooo many projects going on!!... thats the suck part...

eh, i got 3 projects..

BatwingZ · 01-03-2008, 04:55 AM

im tied with you on the project list... ive just ran out of parts and money... unfortunately... Damn Winter Months!..

Tim99Zr2 · 01-03-2008, 05:00 AM

meh, i work on one until i get bored with it, then go to the next...

take 3x times longer to get them done, but they dont bore me and get half assed then!

YELLOWMAN · 01-04-2008, 12:23 PM

what size and gauge metal is the crossmember .

Tim99Zr2 · 01-04-2008, 12:42 PM

3x3x.25" square tube, angle iron is 3x3x.25" and the front plate is roughly 1/8" i forget the guage size

poriggity · 01-04-2008, 01:15 PM

Thats a very nice SFA swap. I like the way you did it bro. Gives me inspiration for mine

Scott

Tim99Zr2 · 01-04-2008, 01:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by poriggity

Thats a very nice SFA swap. I like the way you did it bro. Gives me inspiration for mine
Scott

Thanks man!, its still not done. haha

YELLOWMAN · 01-04-2008, 05:21 PM

zr1 spring is that whats in the front of your conversion

Tim99Zr2 · 01-04-2008, 07:09 PM

zr2 springs.. yea

Baggey22 · 01-04-2008, 08:31 PM

Did you add those extra leafs and cut out the overload leaf yet?

Tim99Zr2 · 01-04-2008, 11:04 PM

no not yet. i might try to find some leafs tomorrow!

Baggey22 · 01-04-2008, 11:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tim99Zr2

no not yet. i might try to find some leafs tomorrow!

and you gave me crap for working slow

Tim99Zr2 · 01-05-2008, 12:24 AM

hey,at least mine is black. not purple!!

Baggey22 · 01-05-2008, 10:56 AM

I don't care what you say, it's blue. You'll see soon enough.

Tim99Zr2 · 01-05-2008, 01:49 PM

hahah. im just fukkin with ya!.. maybe ill get your pic today

Baggey22 · 01-06-2008, 01:37 AM

I won't be anywhere near my axle until Monday afternoon/evening. So you'll just have to wait until then.

Tim99Zr2 · 01-07-2008, 02:13 AM

so i just found a place to flex out my truck. hopefully i can go nexxt weekend and get some flexin shots.

also picked up my leaf springs today got um for 30$
going shopping for my other parts tomorrow.

Shocks (Dunno length yet)
1980 F-250 Front shock mounts
Leaf Spring bushings (For shackle hanger)
Adapters (Gotta order them)
Drop Pitman arm
Possibly some BB's

***Donahue*** · 01-07-2008, 03:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tim99Zr2

...Possibly some BB's

im a believer

crazy91s10 · 01-07-2008, 01:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Donahue

im a believer

despit having access to a balancing machine each time i mount my tires i'm def gunna try bb's next time!

donahue... you should do a chart that explains how many ounces of bb's you use in relation to the size or rough weight of the tire!

Tim99Zr2 · 01-07-2008, 02:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by crazy91s10

despit having access to a balancing machine each time i mount my tires i'm def gunna try bb's next time!

donahue... you should do a chart that explains how many ounces of bb's you use in relation to the size or rough weight of the tire!

there is a website for that.. i think in his build thread

***Donahue*** · 01-07-2008, 02:14 PM

http://www.innovativebalancing.com/BigTirechart.htm

01black4.3 · 01-07-2008, 02:22 PM

IMO lose the body lift now if you haven't already.

crazy91s10 · 01-07-2008, 03:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Donahue

http://www.innovativebalancing.com/BigTirechart.htm

good deal!

Tim99Zr2 · 01-07-2008, 11:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 01black4.3

IMO lose the body lift now if you haven't already.

i've debated it, but i like it on there for cleaning off my frame. plus it makes it look higher!! haha

NC4x4 · 01-08-2008, 02:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 01black4.3

IMO lose the body lift now if you haven't already.

What is the reasoning behind this?

fordktpjoe · 01-08-2008, 06:25 AM

I too, have read the things that go on over at S10extremist.....don't think I'll be going back. Sometimes a second opinion ain't worth the trouble.

Oh yeah, Donahue, the research is back on! I'll be in contact!

I apologize for whoring in the thread....Sorry.

Tim99Zr2 · 01-08-2008, 01:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by fordktpjoe

I too, have read the things that go on over at S10extremist.....don't think I'll be going back. Sometimes a second opinion ain't worth the trouble.

Oh yeah, Donahue, the research is back on! I'll be in contact!

I apologize for whoring in the thread....Sorry.

be a whore. i dont care!! haha.

Tim99Zr2 · 01-08-2008, 01:46 PM

anyone got any insight on front shock hoops?

NC4x4 · 01-08-2008, 04:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tim99Zr2

anyone got any insight on front shock hoops?

'80 F250 towers

12-30-2007, 11:37 PM	#101
NC4x4 Registered dumbass Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,680 Location: North Carolina User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no Quote: Originally Posted by Donahue they must have pulled it down. i guess its best not to worry about it. Well, I would comment as to why I am interested, but probably shouldn't in here anyway. I'll just say I have reasons to try and monitor what goes on over on S10Extremist...
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12-31-2007, 12:44 AM	#102
Tim99Zr2 Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,161 Location: Reynoldsville User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no Quote: Originally Posted by JollyGreenMini That's cool as hell, makes me want to do a solid front axle on my first gen so bad. On another note, if I parked my truck next to yours, my roofline would be below the top of your rear fenderwell haha, that'd be bad ass. its not really too high. over on extremist was just rinkrat being all butt hurt, sayin i did a hack job. no worries, sorry i did it myself and didnt rely on other people?.. let him think what he wants
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01-02-2008, 11:10 AM	#103
BatwingZ 100% A-hole Age: 22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 415 Location: Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no Well it looks damn good... im seriously thinking about mine again....lol.. But i have entirely tooo many projects going on!!... thats the suck part...
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01-03-2008, 12:37 AM	#104
Tim99Zr2 Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,161 Location: Reynoldsville User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no Quote: Originally Posted by BatwingZ Well it looks damn good... im seriously thinking about mine again....lol.. But i have entirely tooo many projects going on!!... thats the suck part... eh, i got 3 projects..
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01-03-2008, 04:55 AM	#105
BatwingZ 100% A-hole Age: 22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 415 Location: Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no im tied with you on the project list... ive just ran out of parts and money... unfortunately... Damn Winter Months!..
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01-03-2008, 05:00 AM	#106
Tim99Zr2 Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,161 Location: Reynoldsville User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no meh, i work on one until i get bored with it, then go to the next... take 3x times longer to get them done, but they dont bore me and get half assed then!
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01-04-2008, 12:23 PM	#107
YELLOWMAN Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 368 Location: jersey User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no what size and gauge metal is the crossmember .
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01-04-2008, 12:42 PM	#108
Tim99Zr2 Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,161 Location: Reynoldsville User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no 3x3x.25" square tube, angle iron is 3x3x.25" and the front plate is roughly 1/8" i forget the guage size
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01-04-2008, 01:15 PM	#109
poriggity Sponsoring Amsoil Dealer! Age: 28 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 268 Location: Blue Jay, Ca User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no Thats a very nice SFA swap. I like the way you did it bro. Gives me inspiration for mine Scott
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01-04-2008, 01:17 PM	#110
Tim99Zr2 Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,161 Location: Reynoldsville User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no Quote: Originally Posted by poriggity Thats a very nice SFA swap. I like the way you did it bro. Gives me inspiration for mine Scott Thanks man!, its still not done. haha
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01-04-2008, 05:21 PM	#111
YELLOWMAN Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 368 Location: jersey User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no zr1 spring is that whats in the front of your conversion
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01-04-2008, 07:09 PM	#112
Tim99Zr2 Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,161 Location: Reynoldsville User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no zr2 springs.. yea
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01-04-2008, 08:31 PM	#113
Baggey22 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,080 Location: Johnson, Vermont User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no Did you add those extra leafs and cut out the overload leaf yet?
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01-04-2008, 11:04 PM	#114
Tim99Zr2 Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,161 Location: Reynoldsville User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no no not yet. i might try to find some leafs tomorrow!
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01-04-2008, 11:56 PM	#115
Baggey22 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,080 Location: Johnson, Vermont User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no Quote: Originally Posted by Tim99Zr2 no not yet. i might try to find some leafs tomorrow! and you gave me crap for working slow
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01-05-2008, 12:24 AM	#116
Tim99Zr2 Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,161 Location: Reynoldsville User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no hey,at least mine is black. not purple!!
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01-05-2008, 10:56 AM	#117
Baggey22 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,080 Location: Johnson, Vermont User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no I don't care what you say, it's blue. You'll see soon enough.
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01-05-2008, 01:49 PM	#118
Tim99Zr2 Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,161 Location: Reynoldsville User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no hahah. im just fukkin with ya!.. maybe ill get your pic today
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01-06-2008, 01:37 AM	#119
Baggey22 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,080 Location: Johnson, Vermont User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no I won't be anywhere near my axle until Monday afternoon/evening. So you'll just have to wait until then.
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01-07-2008, 02:13 AM	#120
Tim99Zr2 Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,161 Location: Reynoldsville User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no so i just found a place to flex out my truck. hopefully i can go nexxt weekend and get some flexin shots. also picked up my leaf springs today got um for 30$ going shopping for my other parts tomorrow. Shocks (Dunno length yet) 1980 F-250 Front shock mounts Leaf Spring bushings (For shackle hanger) Adapters (Gotta order them) Drop Pitman arm Possibly some BB's Last edited by Tim99Zr2 : 01-07-2008 at 02:19 AM.
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01-07-2008, 03:41 AM	#121
*Donahue* 3 Leaf Fab Age: 24 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,581 Location: Springfield, OR User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no Quote: Originally Posted by Tim99Zr2 ...Possibly some BB's im a believer
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01-07-2008, 01:04 PM	#122
crazy91s10 Registered Asshole Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,004 Location: Moscow, PA / Mansfield, PA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no Quote: Originally Posted by Donahue im a believer despit having access to a balancing machine each time i mount my tires i'm def gunna try bb's next time! donahue... you should do a chart that explains how many ounces of bb's you use in relation to the size or rough weight of the tire!
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01-07-2008, 02:05 PM	#123
Tim99Zr2 Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,161 Location: Reynoldsville User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no Quote: Originally Posted by crazy91s10 despit having access to a balancing machine each time i mount my tires i'm def gunna try bb's next time! donahue... you should do a chart that explains how many ounces of bb's you use in relation to the size or rough weight of the tire! there is a website for that.. i think in his build thread
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01-07-2008, 02:14 PM	#124
*Donahue* 3 Leaf Fab Age: 24 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,581 Location: Springfield, OR User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no http://www.innovativebalancing.com/BigTirechart.htm
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01-07-2008, 02:22 PM	#125
01black4.3 No show, not much go Age: 20 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,735 Location: Texas User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no IMO lose the body lift now if you haven't already.
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01-07-2008, 03:21 PM	#126
crazy91s10 Registered Asshole Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,004 Location: Moscow, PA / Mansfield, PA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no Quote: Originally Posted by Donahue http://www.innovativebalancing.com/BigTirechart.htm good deal!
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01-07-2008, 11:49 PM	#127
Tim99Zr2 Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,161 Location: Reynoldsville User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no Quote: Originally Posted by 01black4.3 IMO lose the body lift now if you haven't already. i've debated it, but i like it on there for cleaning off my frame. plus it makes it look higher!! haha
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01-08-2008, 02:57 AM	#128
NC4x4 Registered dumbass Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,680 Location: North Carolina User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no Quote: Originally Posted by 01black4.3 IMO lose the body lift now if you haven't already. What is the reasoning behind this?
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01-08-2008, 06:25 AM	#129
fordktpjoe Registered User Age: 43 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 110 Location: Bloomfield, Kentucky User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no I too, have read the things that go on over at S10extremist.....don't think I'll be going back. Sometimes a second opinion ain't worth the trouble. Oh yeah, Donahue, the research is back on! I'll be in contact! I apologize for whoring in the thread....Sorry.
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01-08-2008, 01:13 PM	#130
Tim99Zr2 Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,161 Location: Reynoldsville User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no Quote: Originally Posted by fordktpjoe I too, have read the things that go on over at S10extremist.....don't think I'll be going back. Sometimes a second opinion ain't worth the trouble. Oh yeah, Donahue, the research is back on! I'll be in contact! I apologize for whoring in the thread....Sorry. be a whore. i dont care!! haha.
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01-08-2008, 01:46 PM	#131
Tim99Zr2 Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,161 Location: Reynoldsville User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no anyone got any insight on front shock hoops?
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01-08-2008, 04:06 PM	#132
NC4x4 Registered dumbass Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,680 Location: North Carolina User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Fix to busted CV shafts & wheel bearings! 56k no no Quote: Originally Posted by Tim99Zr2 anyone got any insight on front shock hoops? '80 F250 towers
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