Chrwilkins30's build

[chrwilkins30]

Called the guy and "someone" offered him 100 for just the gears. I said never mind then. he wanted me to pay 200 and it would need a complete overhaul.

 

[escort_gts]

That's crazy. Just keep looking.

 

[chrwilkins30]

I'm thinking just get both axles from the junk yard. Build them up and overhaul them, then buy the lift, And swap it all it eliminating down time. I wish I knew someone to set up gears cheap.

 

[escort_gts]

If you were closer to Fort Wayne I could do it for you.

 

[chrwilkins30]

Once I get the axles and all it would still be cheaper to get all the parts and pay you to install them. Fort Wayne isn't to far away. I'll prob get ahold of you when the times come and we can work out a deal if you'd like you make some side money.

 

[chrwilkins30]

Did a little work while TRS was down. When I did the sway bar bushing I notice an outer u-joint had tons of slack. Well something that should of take 2 hours max took all day.

After having to cut the u-joint itself and beating the caps out i found out the shaft was bent and the new caps wouldn't even go down far enough to get the clips in.

Also got the bronco a little muddy pulling out a 2wd f150 that and was axle deep. Mud didnt stay on long, a max of 5 hours.

Then the brown truck delivered a new package.

What was inside. New 4in alpine speakers for the dash.

Thats All. Also fixed the tails where previously the left one would always stay bright. rewired all of it.

Also bought new rear speakers and a new sub to replace the blown garage I have now.

 

[chrwilkins30]

got the rest of my stereo parts installed. All alpine.

 

[chrwilkins30]

Will be ordering all my lift parts in probably 2 weeks. heres my list and prices.

James oak enterprises
Skyjacker Class II 4-inch suspension
Total:$1,232.95 USD

Summit

Pro Comp Suspension Systems 7315 - Pro Comp Brake Hose Kits
Skyjacker Suspensions FA600 - Skyjacker Pitman Arms
Skyjacker Suspensions H7058 - Skyjacker Hydro Shocks
Skyjacker Suspensions H7060 - Skyjacker Hydro Shocks
Belltech shackles
Part Subtotal $525.56

Bronco graveyard

Axle Pivot Bushings, (Pair) Red
OEM Lower Coil Spring Stud (2)
EachLower Coil Spring Stud Nut(2)

Total $67.66

Rock auto

Radius arm bushing
Total $36.02

GRAND TOTAL $1862.19

Will be running stock running gear for now since ill still be on 32's. Will swap to d35 and 8.8 when more money comes in for gears and other misc. parts. Plans are to get 35's eventually.

Anything Else I'm missing?

 

[chrwilkins30]

was out bending my sway bar back so the disconnects didn't have to be put on with tools. Heres a little flex with them disconnected.

 

[chrwilkins30]

Just ordered everything from summit.

Will order the lift in a little bit.

Decided im going to go get a d35 now, going next week during spring vacation.

 

[chrwilkins30]

Went to the JY

 

[chrwilkins30]

Got a question.

I looking to see what year this axle came from. ( forgot to look)
I did look on the door tag and It said 45 which is 3.55 R&P open.
How do I idenfity what year it is for parts with out using the axle tag. Its unreadable. I read in the tech library of it possibly being on one of the beams. Well none of my numbers matched up so here they are.

P 159 0 1
44066

Any Help!

 

[Robert_1967]

The door tag should have told what year it was. too bad you didn't get it from "Pull-A-Parts", they mark all of their vehicles on what year they are, or at least the one in Knoxville, TN. does.




Robert

 

[kris97ranger]

im glad our junkyards give out a printout of the year make model and vin for axles when i got mine. and gear ratios

 

[Robert_1967]

I should have added that the door tag will tell you the year IF they are the factory doors, my 88 Ranger has 86 doors on it, so I pulled what door tag it had off.



Robert