MidwestTexan
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That Hydroboost bracket is my favorite fits like a glove.
Agreed... I think it was the only part on this entire build that I didn't have to modify.... It lined up perfect!
That Hydroboost bracket is my favorite fits like a glove.
How much Body Lift did you install?
I mocked up my 77 Coyote with a 1" Body Lift and it looked like it would be fine if the Steering Box had an Off-Set Bracket.
Could you tell me what you have your welder set at to get those really nice welds. Argon gas set at maybe 23, wire# 35?? Would help me a lot. TIG?
Thank You
Roger
I have a fiberglass hood with a small scoop which is why I think it would have worked with a 1" BL although I didn't want to fight anymore clearance issues than I had to (and I fought a lot! ) so I went 2". I have a 77' that I picked up a couple of months ago and I want to build a LUBR with a coyote.... I have a 1" BL on my shelf and I plan on giving it a try on that build... I hope to start later this summer/early fall.
Very happy to find this thread, preparing for a gen2 F150 pull out swap.I put a 2" BL on it although I think I could have got away with a 1" BL with the Krawlers Edge motor mounts if I would have gone that way.
4.11 is whats in it (assuming they are truly original) Didn't plan on changing it. Plan on sticking to 33 inch tires but I am sure I will have a heavy foot at times.Certainly not an expert on the main subjects of this discussion, but generally speaking your use dictates which front axle to do.
If you already have a 30 then at the very least you need to truss it well.
In fact, for your stated usage I would truss a 44 too.
I hear you when you say you are not going to be abusing it or scaring the kids (too much), but sand dunes in general wreak havoc on smaller, thinner tube axles because of the force that is applied when bouncing around or hitting the bottom of a dune at speed.
Even a 44’s long side will break under the right circumstances.
This doesn’t really have as much to do with engine torque as much as tire size and usage. And obviously in 2-wheel drive the front end is hardly stressed at all.
Except in the dunes..
Another aspect of strength are the internals of course. What gear ratios are you contemplating?
The lower the gearing (higher numbers) the weaker the pinion gear in a Dana differential.
Just a few things to take into account.
Was this truck ever finished? The op's last post was 5/19 and nothing else?