Valiant Dana 60 Project Update
I just put the Dana 60 in after waiting nearly 3 months to get it done up (the story is on a previous post). I ended up with a Detroit Locker, Richmond 4.10s and 35 spline Bear axles with screw in studs. The 50 1/4" width should work out with the 275/60/15s. I made it on the narrow side which would allow me to use spacers if necessary. The perches aren't welded yet and I di move the axle back 3/4". There isn't alot of extra room for tire width although I can still trim the lips if required. I did move the springs under the frame rails just in case but I haven't mini tubbed. The gas tank might need some massaging as there isn't much clearance there. I'm not sure what everyone has done with that one. The car is sitting very high although with the new Mancini springs (stock plus 1"??) but there are no doors, power train, seats, bumpers, etc. on the car. I hope it comes down alot but I won't worry about it now. The Slide-a-links aren't adjusted yet and I lost one of the spacers so I'll have to order another. Anybody got any ideas for securing brake lines? There are no clips on the axle.
I just put the Dana 60 in after waiting nearly 3 months to get it done up (the story is on a previous post). I ended up with a Detroit Locker, Richmond 4.10s and 35 spline Bear axles with screw in studs. The 50 1/4" width should work out with the 275/60/15s. I made it on the narrow side which would allow me to use spacers if necessary. The perches aren't welded yet and I di move the axle back 3/4". There isn't alot of extra room for tire width although I can still trim the lips if required. I did move the springs under the frame rails just in case but I haven't mini tubbed. The gas tank might need some massaging as there isn't much clearance there. I'm not sure what everyone has done with that one. The car is sitting very high although with the new Mancini springs (stock plus 1"??) but there are no doors, power train, seats, bumpers, etc. on the car. I hope it comes down alot but I won't worry about it now. The Slide-a-links aren't adjusted yet and I lost one of the spacers so I'll have to order another. Anybody got any ideas for securing brake lines? There are no clips on the axle.