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03-10-2017, 02:51 PM
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Name: Jesse M.
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03-10-2017, 02:56 PM
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Name: WUnderwood
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looks awesome...
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03-13-2017, 02:57 PM
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Name: DieselWrencher
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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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03-13-2017, 05:07 PM
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Name: Jesse M.
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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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05-28-2017, 06:44 PM
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Name: Jesse M.
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05-29-2017, 08:26 AM
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Name: Signature600
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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!
Chris
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05-29-2017, 08:57 AM
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Name: malibu795
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Signature600
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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Or lower 1:1 and 40" 3.00-3.54 should be able to cruise freeway speeds
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99 3500HD LBZ/4l85 C&C semi retired hotshot
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05-29-2017, 09:00 AM
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Name: Signature600
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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.
Chris
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05-29-2017, 09:20 AM
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Name: malibu795
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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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99 3500HD LBZ/4l85 C&C semi retired hotshot
07 3500hd LMM RCLB hotshot, GT4088R, ovals
99 FL60 mutt
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05-29-2017, 09:20 AM
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Name: Jesse M.
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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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05-29-2017, 09:23 AM
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Name: Jesse M.
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Dana. 60 up front S110 or s135 rear depending on year
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05-29-2017, 09:27 AM
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Name: malibu795
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So far...
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adam
99 3500HD LBZ/4l85 C&C semi retired hotshot
07 3500hd LMM RCLB hotshot, GT4088R, ovals
99 FL60 mutt
Quote:
smooth seas never made a skillfull sailor
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05-29-2017, 09:36 AM
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Name: Jesse M.
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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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05-29-2017, 09:54 AM
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Name: malibu795
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Does your truck even have abs?
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adam
99 3500HD LBZ/4l85 C&C semi retired hotshot
07 3500hd LMM RCLB hotshot, GT4088R, ovals
99 FL60 mutt
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smooth seas never made a skillfull sailor
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05-29-2017, 10:13 AM
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Name: Jesse M.
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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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05-29-2017, 01:58 PM
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Name: Signature600
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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.
Chris
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05-29-2017, 03:38 PM
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Name: Jesse M.
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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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05-30-2017, 12:38 PM
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Name: cquestad
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I would brace that front suspension mount...you will bend it backwards!
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I'm pretty sure your awesomeness gets in the way of seeing anyone else's results.
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05-30-2017, 01:54 PM
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Name: Jesse M.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cquestad
I would brace that front suspension mount...you will bend it backwards!
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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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05-30-2017, 02:03 PM
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Name: cquestad
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I wasn't guessing when I said that...take it for what its worth.
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04 Dodge MPI/Ultimate/F1/Smarty/Thuren 917hp and on a serious build
07.5 Dodge 3500
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I'm pretty sure your awesomeness gets in the way of seeing anyone else's results.
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