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    297X joints & pre78 D44's?

    Ok, so a question for all those running cut down 78-79 Bronco D44's, if you cut according to all the numbers found on this site, and used the inner axles from 71-77 Bronco's.. Don't the 71-77 D44's use smaller u joints not the 297x's that the 78-79 D44's use. How do the inner and outer axle...
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    radius arms for trailmaster 4" kit

    I have a 94 xlt with a trailmaster 4" suspension lift. I am running 33x12.5 pro comp muds on stock 7" rims. I would like to beaf up the suspension. What I was thinking of was a spring over in the rear (since I have the 4" lift leaf springs i was going to take out the smallest leaf to keep the...
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    Can you say 302

    I recently came into a ford 302 out of a mustang that my buddy wrapped around a pole. The motor runs and tranny is attached. I don't know the specific year off hand but it is late 80's or early 90's... before the crazy confusing high tech one that replaced it came out. Has anyone done this...
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    springs over spacers

    I know everyone has been saying that longer springs are a better option than spring spacers. My question is that spacer or springs, how much lift is ok without putting in new longer drop down brackets for the axle pivots? Does the angle become too much at any point, or could I use 5.5 in lift...
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    axle play

    I have a 94 exp with the dana 35. Can anyone tell me if there is supposed to be extra room for the axle as it comes through the spindle. I have some and i think it's allowing the axle to strike the housing assembly creating clunking whenever I spin a tire under a heavy load. Any help is...
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    success stories

    I was looking for those explorers who were able to stuff 33x12.50's under their rigs and how they did it. I have a set of this size tire and need to make em fit. I already have 4" of suspention lift. Thanks for your stories guys. signed "Trying to get wheeling." Dead Link Removed
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    no wear????????

    anyone who has a 2.5" lift or 4", could you tell me anything about how much wear and tear driveline and steering components have taken. I would like to lift my truck but want an idea of how much extra trouble a 2.5" Jim Dunn or a 4" lift will be. thnx
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    2.5" or 4"

    I was curious if anyone could tell me something about the difference in wear on driveline, steering, etc parts between the 2.5" Jim Dunn lift and a 4" lift by skyjacker or the sorts? Do both kits provide enough dropped replacemment parts to make this a negligable problem, or does one create...
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