Changed direction again...
I let my son talk me into putting headers on the engine. Dropped the cash for the headers and after wrenching in 3 bolts by hand.... I then noticed I will have to remove them if I replace the starter! There is about 4" clearance from the lower header pipe to the front diff.
So, I decided to upgrade the axles to the newer 8 lug pattern.
I found a Ford D60 front that bolted in as a spring over. WOW, that gave me a LOT of lift. I then searched but couldn't find a 14 bolt from a g30 but, I did find a d60 rear axle from a dodge that has the width needed for the 715. I had to move the mounts outboard to match the spring width but am happy with the overall fit. The rear axle had a track lok diff in it. I'm going to rebuild it and put side gears that are 35 spline so I can upgrade the axles.
The front diff will get a new Detroit True track. Both axles will get 4:88 gears.
Building these axles is putting a serious dent in the build budget!!!!!