Got the rear shackle hangers off, and the axle is in place where I want it (and DAMN is it a tight fit!!). Now all that's left is to scan everything I can and start designing.
Got more work done on the 08 axle, got the brackets cut out and bent up. I test fitted them on the frame, and some small adjustments need to be made for any future kits, but these will do just fine for me. Most of the holes are drilled (which I hate drilling holes in anything, frames are the worst), the axle is installed, custom high steer arms are welded on, and all the steering is made.
Now I have to make the track bar mount, sway bar mounts, drill a few more holes, weld everything together, do a final test fit and maybe a test drive, then it all comes back apart to go to powdercoat...
I would suggest making the drag link and tie rod parallel to eliminate bump steer. One of the greatest things I ever did for the suspension on my truck. I never even thought about the bump steer until I didn't have it anymore. Makes for a much better driving experience on and off road.
Yes a parallel drag link and track bar are key, but bonus points if you get them both the same length too. Unfortunately here we are limited on changing the track bar length so we are kind of stuck with it.
I am referring to your drag link and tie rod. Once the drag link is parallel you will have no bump steer. If you can get the drag link and track bar within 1/2" from each other that will be great.
Track bar mount is made, mix of 1/4" and 3/8" Steel, kept it pretty simple looking, but fits perfect.
Installed for mock up. This is at full bump.
Clearanced the crossmember a little bit with the grinder. Might go a little more to get some more clearance, but I really want to make bump stops to prevent contact.
Clearance between track bar mount and diff cover. I have seen other manufactures make contact with the diff cover and/or the cover bolts.
Full bump with 35" tire installed.
Full bump, full lock, no rubbing in both directions.
So I pulled everything back off and welded most of it up. (In 107* heat I might add) So this weekend I'm pretty sure this truck will be on the road for test drives.
Hey just got my first powerstroke. It was wrecked and is now 6 different colors. So Iwill be rrepainting it this winter also will be adding the lift and all that fun stuff. I'llpost some pictures of it later .
After reading this and the army for the last 3 years after buying my truck, it’s time to dig in!
Truck is ‘95 CCLB 4x4 I found local in northeast Iowa. Had 244k on the clock when I bought it and passed the blow by test. There was zero rust on the cab... a miracle for a 22 year old truck in the...
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After a bit of arm twisting from Blue... I'll post my musings on my 1997 F350 truck here on PSN as well. As near as I can tell this truck is pretty well stock... Looks like it may have had a fuel cell in the bed at some point with a line hooked into the front tank, but that is about...
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I have been looking for a HD - any make - to pull a bigger travel trailer but all I find is a lot of people too super-proud of their vehicles with 200k+ mileage. Therefore, I bought this to build my own:
1999 FORD F-350 SD LARIAT Ext Cab LWB 2WD
7.3L V8 OHV 16V Powerstroke ...
So I'm starting this tread to cover the rebuild of a 95 F350 I inherited two years ago when my dad pasted away.:frown:
So a little history of this truck. I'm a mechanic at a shop that I started at a little over 8 years ago. At the time this truck belonged to the bosses Father. So because of his...
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