'70 Dart 392 Project; what direction?
Few more progress pics. Got my sub frame connectors welded in. Not a terrible job, just long with the short weld runs. Not fun without a lift and sparks coming down on you all the time :)
Also got the Dana60 tore down. No case spreader needed, slight equal pressure on either side with prybars and it popped out easy. I had to dang near melt the drums to get them off the axle ends though. Thank god for torches!
Also was mildly apprehensive on what I’d find the spline count of the axles were. In searching on this year axle number t seems that they received a an oddball 17 spline axle, a 29 spline axle, and 30 spline axles in various configurations. Was excited to pop and axle out and counted 30 splines. This means I can just get a clutch rebuild kit for the powrlok and won’t have to change side gears.
Have talked with Cass at Dr. Diff a little bit…. Still need some questions answered.
Is it better to run equal length axles/tubes on this setup or am I better off mimicking the factory mopar 1 3/16” pinion offset? I guess factory Dana 60 cars had this offset, but since no A body’s came with a Dana 60, is it still applicable?
Also, what size brake lines should I run? Going to be bending up my own. Will visit the brake forum.
Also trying to decide on power brakes or not. Have read mixed reviews on the manual/4 wheel discs. A smaller 15/16 bore Master cylinder seems to be recommended but haven’t heard anyone really praise their manual 4 wheel disc setup.
Mike
Few more progress pics. Got my sub frame connectors welded in. Not a terrible job, just long with the short weld runs. Not fun without a lift and sparks coming down on you all the time :)
Also got the Dana60 tore down. No case spreader needed, slight equal pressure on either side with prybars and it popped out easy. I had to dang near melt the drums to get them off the axle ends though. Thank god for torches!
Also was mildly apprehensive on what I’d find the spline count of the axles were. In searching on this year axle number t seems that they received a an oddball 17 spline axle, a 29 spline axle, and 30 spline axles in various configurations. Was excited to pop and axle out and counted 30 splines. This means I can just get a clutch rebuild kit for the powrlok and won’t have to change side gears.
Have talked with Cass at Dr. Diff a little bit…. Still need some questions answered.
Is it better to run equal length axles/tubes on this setup or am I better off mimicking the factory mopar 1 3/16” pinion offset? I guess factory Dana 60 cars had this offset, but since no A body’s came with a Dana 60, is it still applicable?
Also, what size brake lines should I run? Going to be bending up my own. Will visit the brake forum.
Also trying to decide on power brakes or not. Have read mixed reviews on the manual/4 wheel discs. A smaller 15/16 bore Master cylinder seems to be recommended but haven’t heard anyone really praise their manual 4 wheel disc setup.
Mike
