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Old 03-10-2017, 02:51 PM   #41
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Old 03-10-2017, 02:56 PM   #42
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looks awesome...
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Old 03-13-2017, 02:57 PM   #43
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It looks great. Having any luck finding the guts or another front axle yet? Is the Pete another project for you?
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Old 03-13-2017, 05:07 PM   #44
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I'm kinda stuck as far as buying parts until we get our tax refund, but that shouldn't be too long.
The Pete is a project I started a few years ago, that got put on the back burner. The day I bought it, we found out my wife was pregnant with our first (and only) kid...my plans changed. I plan to get back on it once this Ford is on the road...I have a few ideas of what I could do with it.



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Old 05-28-2017, 06:44 PM   #45
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Steering gear, and a truck load of axles. All from a 2010 F550.
I'm not sure how I'm going to like 4.88 gears, with the 1:1 final of the Allison. Even with 40" tires, it's going to be turning up about 2200 at 60mph. I have the gov set at 3100 no load, figuring 2800 top end on the road. I'm not so much concerned with top end speed, but cruising rpm is a bit high. I'm going to drive it before I make any changes.


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Old 05-29-2017, 08:26 AM   #46
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Yeah, I'd be looking for a set of 3.90's for those axles myself.


You sir, are building an awesome ride!
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Old 05-29-2017, 08:57 AM   #47
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Yeah, I'd be looking for a set of 3.90's for those axles myself.


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Or lower 1:1 and 40" 3.00-3.54 should be able to cruise freeway speeds
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Old 05-29-2017, 09:00 AM   #48
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I was thinking 3.90's was as low as you could go on F550 axles...but that has been a while since I looked...cousin had a 2008 F550 with 4.88's he wanted to regear.

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Old 05-29-2017, 09:20 AM   #49
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Who makes 550 axles meritor or Dana?

Google say S110/S130 there's got to be more options than 4.3/4.88
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Old 05-29-2017, 09:20 AM   #50
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Thanks!
3.73's are my plan, once everything else is done. That is the fastest ratio I can find. Should be a good balance of low end power, and still an acceptable cruising rpm.


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Old 05-29-2017, 09:23 AM   #51
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Dana. 60 up front S110 or s135 rear depending on year


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Old 05-29-2017, 09:27 AM   #52
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Old 05-29-2017, 09:36 AM   #53
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You loose abs tone ring with ratios faster than 4.3? That Ford offered. I called Dana direct, and got the part numbers for all the ring and pinion sets. Dana/spicer also has a huge library of free literature on their website. You just have to spend the time searching to find what you need. I downloaded the parts and service manuals for both axles, and had them printed...along with every other manual I could find pertaining to anything on this project...Turned into a 5" thick binder😳


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Old 05-29-2017, 09:54 AM   #54
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Does your truck even have abs?
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Old 05-29-2017, 10:13 AM   #55
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No abs, so no problem for me.
I thought about adding abs, but I have a ton or research to do on that. I'll probably not do it.


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Old 05-29-2017, 01:58 PM   #56
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With a 466 up front, I don't think you'll be lacking for torque...3.73's would be awesome especially with a big tire.

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Old 05-29-2017, 03:38 PM   #57
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This is a handy calculator...
Speed Potential Calculator For Ring Gear And Pinion Changes
3.73 and 40" tires puts me around 2200rpm at 70mph. With A top speed of around 89mph at 2800rpm...sounds about perfect.



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Old 05-30-2017, 12:38 PM   #58
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I would brace that front suspension mount...you will bend it backwards!
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Old 05-30-2017, 01:54 PM   #59
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I would brace that front suspension mount...you will bend it backwards!


It's not finished, however...it would have to break 6 welds and rip two pieces of 1/4" steel clean thru before anything bent or came apart. It's made from 1/4" wall box tube, welded to 3/8" angle, braced on both sides with 1/4" plate that extends full length PAST the main weld joints. The bracing plates are both bolted AND welded...it would take a hell of a lot to bend those. That being said, I do intend to add another brace at 45*, attaching it to the frame, and probably a cross bar to tie both sides together. All the extra bracing would be in my way right now while I'm working on other things under the truck.


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Old 05-30-2017, 02:03 PM   #60
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I wasn't guessing when I said that...take it for what its worth.
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