4wd Conversion on 1997 2wd Dually 7.3L PSD

[036speed]

I want to use 6.0L coils and use these brackets

http://ballisticfabrication.com/Flat-bottom-radius-arm-coil-mounts_p_1184.html.

However, I have not looked into this too deep yet. I know the drivers side leaf perch is cast to the pumpkin so I will have to work around that. I might have to set the coil seat pretty high meaning I would probably need to use my stock 2wd coils. I have to do some measuring. If it looks like it will take too long, I will just do a leaf setup for the time being.

 

[1badexplorer]

Those are nice brackets. I used the same set on my Bronco when I swaped to front links. On a side note I saw your old truck at Summit this past Sat.

 

[036speed]

Haha. No kidding. My grey flatbed superduty? He lives in east ohio near Summit. My friends have seen that truck everywhere from Pittsburg to SE Ohio to Cincinatti to Erie PA. I am glad he is driving it!
How was the rust on the doors? They have to be pretty bad at this point.

 

[036speed]

Did you ever sell that 79 Ford Dually with the Cummins? I think that was yours

 

[1badexplorer]

Yea that grey truck. It didn't look too bad other than the tires looked about shot it was still decent. Yea I sold that truck in June. I bought a 2000 F350 dually Lariat with a 7.3 and ZF6. I really like it alot.

 

[036speed]

Nice buy! That is the best year for the 7.3 in my opion if its a F350. You get the front 60 (F350 only), forged connecting rods and the bigger turbo. The ZF6/Lariat makes it even better.

 

[1badexplorer]

Yea I really got lucky with it. The color and options I wanted. Its kinda odd it has leather but a rubber floor. Plus it had over 4K in extras when I bought it.

 

[Oakes]

Have you looked on powerstrokenation.com? There is a guy who just converted his cclb drw to 4we. He did a whole write up on it using the 05+ axels.

 

[redneckfordf2502002]

currently doing a 4x4 460 V8 89 F350 conversion right now. Yours is coming great. I am personally using the 84 F250 D50 TTB axle. Kinda wish ours was a dually.
Trav

 

[036speed]

Have you looked on powerstrokenation.com? There is a guy who just converted his cclb drw to 4we. He did a whole write up on it using the 05+ axels.

Yep. I actually met one of those guys somewhere once. The guy with the silver one, it was in a DP magazine once. The blue truck I have talked to, but not met personally.

I have a 90s KP D60 so I am going to see what I can do with those. I am trying to stay away from leafs even though they are cheap and easy. I just have to work around the drivers cast leaf perch on the axle. Shouldnt be a big deal. Just need the weather to come around a bit haha.

 

[036speed]

I have made some progress. Since it is cold, i started remodeling the lower level of my house. Once it gets warmer, I would like to dig into this project.

Got the D60 out. I also traded the track bar assembly for dually hubs. Just need to get them cleaned and turned.

My poor car doing truck duties collect parts haha. Also picked up a 1354 for my Ranger doubler

 

[RangerSVT]

Look at Kyle M's build, he used a 90 kp 60 and used 44 radius arm setup on it. He trimmed the leaf pad attached to the housing just enough to fit the wedges. I had the same idea about the time he did his. Nick (1badexplorer) hooked me up with a set of wedges cheap. He might have another set if you decide to go that route. I'd really like to see you go the coil spring route as well. I think you will like the ride better...


SVT

 

[036speed]

Look at Kyle M's build, he used a 90 kp 60 and used 44 radius arm setup on it. He trimmed the leaf pad attached to the housing just enough to fit the wedges. I had the same idea about the time he did his. Nick (1badexplorer) hooked me up with a set of wedges cheap. He might have another set if you decide to go that route. I'd really like to see you go the coil spring route as well. I think you will like the ride better...


SVT

No kidding! I am very interested. Is that how it is on his ranger setup? Or does he have a full size build? I looked up his handle quickly and noticed he had a few builds.
I have bought some D44 things from Nick. I need to shoot him a text lol

 

[036speed]

Also picked up a cap for it of CL. It was priced well and color matched. It will be nice to have a place to lock tools and a dry plave to sleep while I am out wheelin.

Yes, this picture is also a 2wd FAIL. My driveway was solid ice and i thought the ground would be harder than it was...

 

[036speed]

I might end up going this route.

http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-33949-c-bushing-radius-arm-mounts.html

It will be faster (good for my busy schedule), easier and cheaper. Since I dont need a flexy setup, I think these will be a good move for me.

I still need to look up Kyle's setup to see how much he had to grind off the D60