So long Dana 44
#41
08-22-2013, 11:13 PM
Sounds like a plan. I think that the D60/70 even with drum brakes wouldn't be bad, especially if you upgraded the wheel cylinders to GM 1-ton cylinders. The darn disc brake rears are hard to find. lol
And when the wife says your truck looks stupid, ya better fix it. Besides, it's a great excuse for more mods!
And when the wife says your truck looks stupid, ya better fix it. Besides, it's a great excuse for more mods!
#43
08-22-2013, 11:21 PM
Banned Goober Smoocher
All drum rears.
#44
08-23-2013, 12:16 AM
Champion
Good work broham!! You'll be the talk for awhile with different lugs, but hey it rolls!
As for the brakes, I'm thinking that swap is not necessary on the master cylinder. This is b/c you already have dual piston calipers and the parts manual shows the same part number for the MC. They also list alternative MCs for the other lines, however, it's the same PN. That at least implies it's the same MC on all lines for the 00 year.
You just may need to shake the axle down. Maybe consider disconnecting the front driveshaft temporarily.
What year was the axle again?
As for the brakes, I'm thinking that swap is not necessary on the master cylinder. This is b/c you already have dual piston calipers and the parts manual shows the same part number for the MC. They also list alternative MCs for the other lines, however, it's the same PN. That at least implies it's the same MC on all lines for the 00 year.
You just may need to shake the axle down. Maybe consider disconnecting the front driveshaft temporarily.
What year was the axle again?
#45
08-23-2013, 10:28 AM
Putting your truck on cinder blocks in this fashion is inherently dangerous. The blocks aren't designed to support weight in that orientation, and even just hitting it wrong with a tool will cause them to disintegrate..... then gravity takes over, and really bad things happen.
#46
08-23-2013, 11:33 AM
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Putting your truck on cinder blocks in this fashion is inherently dangerous. The blocks aren't designed to support weight in that orientation, and even just hitting it wrong with a tool will cause them to disintegrate..... then gravity takes over, and really bad things happen.
Probably good to mention it anyway for the random passer by. Jack stands are cheaper than a funeral.
#47
08-23-2013, 12:31 PM
As for the brakes, I'm thinking that swap is not necessary on the master cylinder. This is b/c you already have dual piston calipers and the parts manual shows the same part number for the MC. They also list alternative MCs for the other lines, however, it's the same PN. That at least implies it's the same MC on all lines for the 00 year.
You just may need to shake the axle down. Maybe consider disconnecting the front driveshaft temporarily.
What year was the axle again?
You just may need to shake the axle down. Maybe consider disconnecting the front driveshaft temporarily.
What year was the axle again?
#49
08-23-2013, 06:29 PM
Putting your truck on cinder blocks in this fashion is inherently dangerous. The blocks aren't designed to support weight in that orientation, and even just hitting it wrong with a tool will cause them to disintegrate..... then gravity takes over, and really bad things happen.
Look at it again, and you can see my equally dangerous wooden block and jack stand set up.
But who cares in the long run? That was last year and the lift has been on and I have all my fingers still
#50
08-23-2013, 08:14 PM
The truck wasn't on cinder blocks. The calipers were on the cinder blocks
Look at it again, and you can see my equally dangerous wooden block and jack stand set up.
But who cares in the long run? That was last year and the lift has been on and I have all my fingers still
Look at it again, and you can see my equally dangerous wooden block and jack stand set up.
But who cares in the long run? That was last year and the lift has been on and I have all my fingers still
(Guess international orange just wasn't bright enough on first look.....)Blocks under the stands is still better than the cinder blocks.