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Been searching for a Dana 60 and a 14 bolt to throw under the frame...
Asked a guy a work, who called a friend said he had both from a 1984 1 ton chevy. I asked how much, expecting the standard $1000 for the front and $300 for the 14 bolt. $400 for the set, he said, but I have to take the front axle off the truck, WHAT? Ok, sold!! When I showed up I found the exact drive train that I Have to put in the M715 a 6.2L with TH400 married to a 208 tc. Low miles and all those spair parts. (I may have to figure out how to put a 6.2L into a Ford BII rock crawler) I asked how much he wanted for the truck, he thought for a minute and said $600!!
I fainted.... The truck came off Hill AFB and only had 18,000 miles on it. Ok so my wife has to sacrifice some landscaping... but I convinced her that the boy's truck has to have the axles to keep him safe. The steering box came out of a 2 wd so I can keep the cross over steering, Power steering. The Heater/AC on the box could be useful... Had a brain fart to convert the box into a removeable ATV hauler, like a camper.
I am so pumped... my chevy buddies are jelous cause the doors were in perfect condition... and the body has very little wrong with it.
One guy said that I should move the axle mount under the frame to line up better with the new axles. It looked easier than making a weird spring perch on the axle. I think I will move the mounts on the frame. He also suggested longer springs for more flex and travel. Any thoughts?
14 bolt rear axle
dana 60 king pin.... huge compared to ours.
Loading the donor with a backhoe... paid extra $100 for the help.
Backhoe turnes into rear axle!
Ready for the long haul back home
My forklift was easier to use than the backhoe. 2 hours to load, 1/2 hour to take off.
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Originally Posted by Elwenil
