SQRLPWR Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Here goes... 1st order of the day - shopping list! 1x Alternator 1x Rear passenger tail light 4x Ford rims 4x Tires 2x Shocks 2x Springs D44 parts ordered Here's the rusty POS LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram5.9 Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 I will be watching this closely. Just finished changing the first CV on the tracker. SAS in the future if she continues to wheel it. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Thanks.I'm in a similar situationsituation right now....on my 2nd CV, mostly due to boot damagedamage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 I will be watching this closely. Just finished changing the first CV on the tracker. SAS in the future if she continues to wheel it. Good luck. Dave Palmer or Clarence are the guys you want to talk to regarding a Zuk SAS ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 So, I've stripped down the axle housing of all of it's components and it turns out the axles are done - just too much corrosion on the ears to be worth using. I've had major problems sourcing new axles from Ford - the dealers I've called have been unable to lookup the part numbers for anything before 1980 as it's on microfiche, and their machines either don't work or were junked. I even had a web-chat with Ford and they've pointed me in the direction of a specialist. My hope is if I can get the part numbers then the dealers can order them. I'll keep trying, but there's going to be a point where I'll HAVE to order some from the Rock Auto, and they ain't cheap!! BUT, the upside is, the kit is 4340 Chrome-Moly Anyways.....this is exciting, and quite honestly freaking scary as **** !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 That's going to look dead sexy under the front of the X!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 ah yeah Gonna be stocking up on grinding disks - I think I'll just cut all the old IFS out to save battling with seized bolts. I'll keep the torsion bars tho, as they're worth a few $'s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 So it me or if you go with big tires, its gonna cost you more to replace the axles than to get a newer axle cause that stuff is kinda kk and hard to order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil'monster Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Jay you have a pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 So it me or if you go with big tires, its gonna cost you more to replace the axles than to get a newer axle cause that stuff is kinda kk and hard to order?Plan isn't to go crazy with massive tires, 33's maybe a little bigger - TBH honest I've not thought that far ahead yet LOL - but you're right. The Rock Auto axles are warranted for 5 year up to 35's. IDK what stock D44 axles are rated for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Keep looking, you'll find the part numbers or some non-chrome alloy axles at better prices. Did you try LMC Truck and some of those places yet? Ford Forums?I've had good luck lately sorting part numbers for various Scout and GM Square Body stuff. It doesn't always come the first try!Based on what I've read and experience with my former GM 10 Bolt axle, which shares many parts with the Dana 44, 33"s survive well under a light truck and small engine! 35"s would survive under your truck as well. And that axle looks dead sexy under that X! You should be really happy when it's done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Did you walk into CARQUEST, Parts Source, Napa? And did you walk into Parts for Trucks? I know you don't work downtown but try to walk in.That axle is as common as poo-poo. Shafts should be easy enough to find eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 No I called. Seems other folks with the same BOM 610088-7 are having similar ID issues. Clarence helped me out, seems its the same BOM as 610066-7, and these will fit http://shop.broncograveyard.com/D44-Front-Axle-Set-With-U-joints-and-Slingers/productinfo/22020/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I don't know the intricacies but Clarence and others will know! Don't know if they fit but others do list:http://www.carid.com/1979-ford-f-150-driveline-axles/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 That Graveyard price doesn't look too bad! Notwithstanding exchange and shipping, etc. The CARiD ones, and some others, IF THEY FIT, may have Canadian distributor. Like my Rock Auto water pump! Came from Missisauga, Canada Post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I think I'm getting closer...610124-1 & 610124-2http://www.drivetrainamerica.com/660124-1-dana-44-axle-shaft-ford-rh/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil'monster Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 thats them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 www2.dana.com/pdf/X5309-22014.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 So I didn't here back from RadCo - so I've ordered a complete set of OEM shafts, ujoints and slingers from the Bronco Graveyard. All my other parts came in this week, so I've got almost enough to rebuild the axle once I knocked all the surface rust and painted what's left. All that's left to think about is; Wheels - need some Shocks - need some also Springs - I took a chance and ordered F250 spring/shock mounts, so I need to figure out what will fit and lengths Drag link - I've got a new bronco link which is not adjustable, so I doubt it'll be the right length Track Bar - I have the Bronco TB. Need to figure out length and mount Track Bar mount - I guess I can only really deal with that once the axle is under the X and I have measurements Drive Shafts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 More rust cleaning and painting.... And to my next decision / problem - corroded radius arm studs. It took my 650 ft/lbs impact wrench many many attempts to remove the nuts and old bushings, but I'm not sure if they're gonna be safe. If not, then I'm kinda stuck for now. Opinions/thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 I don't like the one on the right for sure! Hopefully a knowledgeable person can make some comments if you can rebuild that end or, if the other end is bent and this end is compromised as well..... it's replacement time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 yup, that's my fear right now. I would imagine IF I were able to source another set locally, that they would be in similar shape.I thought of maybe cutting the studs off, and tapping new holes for new studs.Or, cut and extend - but that's more work that I'm trying to avoid LOLhttp://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/ford/912061-lets-see-your-home-made-radius-arms.html#post11907592 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 could you DIY a 4-link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 I don't think so....I'm not sure, but I think I have to stick with the wristed radius arms because of the way the 78-79 bronco axles are manufactured/designed.http://www.bcbroncos.com/78-79 HOUSING CLOSE UP CUT WEB.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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