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lilthom

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Those rock rings are badass! What's your wheelbase?

Thanks, I designed the rings and had DIY beadlocks make them. I even have one for the spare! If my memory serves me the wheelbase is 110". All I did was roll the axles with my 42s mounted under the frame and stopped when the leading edge of the tire was even with the end of the frame rail. I do things real high tech.
 
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disc conversion?

Anyone have a good source for an affordable disc brake conversion for the Sterling 10.25 on the back of this? Ruffstuff has the basic components but I haven't done much research yet.
 

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couple good reads for you sir. TSM in Castle Rock, CO? Part # PN 2670. Note I haven't seen where anyone has used these guys, but maybe someone has. See how close "rockin69er" is if he knows of them.

http://www.tsmmfg.com/Rear_Disc_Brake_Kits.htm / http://www.tsmmfg.com/2670.htm


http://powerstrokenation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1942

http://www.fourwheeler.com/techarticles/drivetrain/129_0611_1989_ford_f_250_disc_brakes/viewall.html

Thanks, Dave. I can't check them out now (I actually have a busy day) but I will get to them tonight.
 

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I have heard to use a 96' van rotor and blackbird customs? They have to Chevy caliper mounts that are real inexpensive. I'll try to search and find a link.
 
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Thanks, Dave for the links. TSM looks promising from Super Dave's list. This cage is the second "Good" cage we have purchased. He has been good to us!
 
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Sweet.. Look forward to the build.

Every find that adapter plate ? ;D

There it is! I found the missing box of parts and there are two adapters in there. Trouble is they weren't for the power steering but for adapting the clutch to the 351W. Need one of these?
 

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LOL, well no Sir, but Thank You for the Thought!! I do appreciate it.

I gotta run me down some Staun Tire deflators, HIGH $$ wheeew..
 
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Wow, that was a challenge. I had to fab all new body mounts and platforms for tying in the cage to the frame. It looks like my usual redneck work but functional. I'll swallow my pride and post pics tomorrow.
 

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As long as it's functional and solid, who cares what it looks like. I'm still trying to get my welds to look pretty, they hold great but look bad at times.
 
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I took pics with my phone this morning and then attempted to upload them. I get a pop up message every time I change screens and no uploads. I guess I will have to use a real camera and try that.
 

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Looking good! I like that wheelbase too - wish I had gone the extra on mine (I'm at 102). What are the plans for the body? What suspension are you running front and rear? Keep up the good work!!
 
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