If the Jeep is the same width and six bolts, does that hold for the rear end
as well? Is this a decent alternative for those of us creeping around on the
back roads for fear of highway speeds?
Bill Schickling
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of New Mexico Jim
Sent: Friday, September 15, 2000 3:23 PM
Cc: Ole Trucks
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] ifs, now straight axles
Ok, lets dicuss the stock axle and what we can do to get it in good
order
and making it handle a little better than a bucket of chili.
Is it cheaper and easier to convert my 50 to tie rod ends or just
replace
the ball and studs? The drag link is the worst and most are or so it seems.
By
next year, I'd like to install a Napco front axle or an older jeep Cherokee
axle. That Jeep axle is the same width as an AD truck and retains the 6 bolt
wheel pattern and I get disk brakes to boot. Parts are mostly interchangable
between Ford, Chevy and Dodge, even.
A sway bar seems like a natural for our trucks. They all lean way too
much
in a mountain curve. I'd love to have one, front and rear. Having it pinned
somehow, too so I can disconnect it when out 4 wheeling somewhere if I
wanted
would be nice, too.
has anyone ever used camber shims to increase camber for better
handling?
Richard Reul wrote:
> I know this list is for our ideas, experiences, and questions, but
as
> for the ifs I think we've covered it. I for one would like to see this old
> horse quit being whipped , put in the barn and get on with other things.
> Just my two cents worth.
>
> Rich Reul
> 1951 3604
> Dixon, IL
> rreul@cin.net
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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