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I thought things were about to get real philosophical this morning. Glad it was a glitch of a different kind.

Small bolt pattern with used tires and original caps. Was a good set up to get the project towed to my garage. Going with discs now. Metal is all solid and unmolested, just dirty. Local pick up from 78748. Can bring as far as outskirts of Austin. $50 obo

It's for when you have to get your whole entourage to the meth lab in the middle of the woods.

Anyone use the 8.8 stabilizer bar setup on their a body? Is it possible or is there any point?

Sorry! Didn't mean to cause any unnecessary alarm.

Timing covers, accessory layout? I don't know of anything detrimental. Just trying to see if there's any reason I overlooked not to pull from a car.

Is there any significant difference between 5.7 donors from cars vs trucks? I've read passing comments about pulling from trucks but only know about one or two differences in the actual structure of them.

I'm starting with the rear end because they're so cheap and plentiful. Gonna be driving around with an 8.8 behind a 170 until I build the swap motor. Can't hurt to grab the explorer driveshaft.

Just occurred to me I can crawl under the car with a tape. Gonna grab an 8.8 from salvage soon. Thought I remember someone saying stock drive shaft is a little short but usable. I'm imagining that means the Ford driveshaft is a little longer, and maybe I could use it to move my wheel placement...

Anyone have any idea how the explorer driveshaft length compares to an a body/slant 6/7.25 driveshaft?

So I'm looking at eventually doing all the chassis/suspension goodies for my valiant. I've been fabricating for a long time and have done a lot of motorcycle work. So, I'm interested in taking the routes that cost more time and effort than money, where I can. I'll be fabricating the rear...

I'm new to the 4 wheel version of custom building so this is a purely hypothetical question... what are the cornering characteristics of air ride suspension systems, if properly tuned? From what I've found so far it seems like a pretty charged subject. Most of the "pro" opinions come from people...

Hey, thanks for the link to the service manual. I grew up in Oak Park, IL. Hope things are good for you up there!

How did I miss that?!! Thank you so much!!

I'm trying to find frame dimensions for a 68 valiant. Would those be in a service manual? and would that frame have been used across years and/or models so I might not have to hunt down a 68 Valiant manual specifically? And fantastic job getting all of those manuals here to begin with! Thanks!