sar4x4 Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 Carry on Jay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted April 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 Radius arm pivot and C bushings ordered. Just waiting on buddy to break another truck as he owes me a disk brake swap and a short side inner and outer shaft. The bonus with this front axle is the radius arm perches are welded on, as apposed to the 78/79 which was cast with no tube in between the perch. Since my frame is a couple of inches narrower than an f150, I can simply cut off the perches and weld them inbound. That will save me from having to deal with the coil towers, and keep the factory hardware.....the more I can keep stock the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 I love your builds @jay. Excited to see this one go under the knife! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted April 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 The build will be mild, but the result should be worth it :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted April 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 Whilst trying to decide what to do about a snorkel on this thing, I took a look at the air intake tube and noticed the front of the intake tube bolts to the core support facing forward. Great for cold air, even better to suck in water! Also the intake tube is narrow, is probably restrictive and takes warm air off the manifold with a vacuum valve. That junk is all gone now. I've decided not to install a snorkel this time, but I'll add a reverse intake scoop and use 3 inch flex pipe to connect it directly to the air box. I doubt water would ever get up to the hood level after the SAS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted April 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 Started to tear into the front hubs ready to swap the spindles out for disks and to remove the broken shafts. These hubs have different parts to the '79 axle. Think I'm gonna need a lower coil mount too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 This is going to be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted April 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2019 More tear down. This thing is in really good shape considering it's nearly as old as me. Only broke 1 bolt...not too bad Just waiting on buddy to get the disk brakes and replacement shafts, then I'll start on the Explorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted April 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2019 'C' and radius arm pivot bushings came in from Rockauto...like and idiot I only ordered 1 'C' bushing. I'm sure I'll be placing another order soon tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 @jay I'm thinking of placing an order real real soon. I'm having withdrawal. I've only got about 40 hours of work to install all the parts I have now, and some I've had for 5+ years...……… But I digress. I need some retail therapy, I mean a couple of things I'm going to source from Rock Auto. If you pm me the details of the bushing, and even the RockAuto part number, I could tack it on my order if you wanted.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted April 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 @sar4x4 MOOG K8296 is what I need if you do place an order I'd be grateful if you could. I can probably get away with not replacing them, so no big deal if you dont too! I'm in no rush thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 Ordered last night, estimated time of arrival, Friday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted April 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 thanks :) how much do I owe you - I can bring it to coffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 OK, so I'm having a hard time finding disk brake parts for this axle. I got a D44 knuckle off an early 80's TTB, but I've since read that wont work as the caster will be way off. Seems the drum brake knuckle is 6 bolt, where the later 78/79 disk knuckle is 5 bolt. Also the caliper carrier is integrated on the newer TTB style. Whilst I'm burning time refurbishing this axle, I need to get wheeling quicker. So I've decided to put in a 2" coil spacer lift and 3" body lift so I can run some 33's. I have to replace all the body mounts anyway as the body is sat on the frame they are so rotten. Eventually I'll SAS it, but that might not happen until the Explorer has antique plates in 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 1 hour ago, jay said: Whilst I'm burning time refurbishing this axle, I need to get wheeling quicker. Quote of the day, right here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 Those are some solid looking chunks of rusted metal in those pics! You have a plan, and it is being updated to overcome and adapt (there's a Clint Eastwood quote in there somewhere..). "C" bushing was 18 USD. See you on Thursday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 Thanks again for the C bushings....they are safely stored away on my parts shelf LOL Got me a 2" lift and body mounts. Just waiting on 3" body lift. The lift should be an easy install. Just gotta make some longer rear shackles. I'm not looking forward to the body lift install LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 Thats a nice looking body lift kit, what company is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 All Daystar...that's the only brand I could find without importing. What ur looking at is just the replacement body mounts. Body lift is to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 Ah ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 Got me some proper muddies. Used 33x10.50r15 KM2 with no wear and a lil'rock rash. Same as I had on the Zuk. So 29's to 33's plus 5 inches of lift....i cant wait to get them installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted May 13, 2019 Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 Excellent! Where do find this stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 24 minutes ago, autumnwalker said: Excellent! Where do find this stuff? Just kijiji this time. Had to drive to Debert, but worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 Man, Kijiji seems dry to me lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 I think a lot of folks use Facebook Marketplace more these days...IDK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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