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    Rear Shock Upgrade Recommendations for Lowered Explorer IRS on '67 C10

    Looking for shocks to go with the Belltech lowering springs. Any recommendations? Just finished painting my frame and I'm trying to find a propper shock to purchase install before put the suspension together. Thanks in advance!
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    Lets do 4.56 Gears on this 4.0L 06'..

    Does anyone know if the 3rd gen gears will fit in the 4th gen carrier? I’m wanting to swap the 3rd gen track lock setup into a 4th gen carrier. I’ve got a 1972 Datsun 240z with a tube mount IRS kit that bolts the 4th gen carrier in. I won’t be able to use the traction control (drivetrain is an...
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    4.10 gear swap in 2006 explorer?

    Does anyone know if the 3rd gen gears will fit in the 4th gen carrier? I’m wanting to swap the 3rd gen track lock setup into a 4th gen carrier. I’ve got a 1972 Datsun 240z with a tube mount IRS kit that bolts the 4th gen carrier in. I won’t be able to use the traction control (drivetrain is...
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    Axle code?

    Thanks for the info. I'll try looking for that video on the 4th gen section tonight. I found a 4th gen at the local pick and pull so I might go the pick up the 4th gen carrier and swap the 3rd gen Track Lock while i'm in the junkyard.
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    Axle code?

    I have a 1972 Datsun 240z. There's a fabricator (Apex Engineered) that sells a rear IRS tube frame kit that bolts into the rear end and will allow for a 4th gen explorer center carrier to be used. I won't have the traction control hooked up so I'm looking for limited slip alternatives for the...
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    Axle code?

    Just to clarify, no 4th gen explorers come equipped with limited slip? Is there an aftermarket limited slip available? Is it possible to install a 3rd gen limited slip into a 4 gen carrier?
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    Rear Shock Upgrade Recommendations for Lowered Explorer IRS on '67 C10

    Hi All, I welded in an 05 Explorer IRS on my 67 C10 and installed some 2.5" Belltech lowering springs (Manufacturer Part Number: 5310). Has anyone used these before... what are your reviews of the springs? Also, does anyone have recommendations on performance shocks for this setup? Anyone...
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    3rd gen rear brake and sway bar upgrade

    Thanks I just read the thread and it's got an excellent DIY on the front brake conversion but not the rear.
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    3rd gen rear brake and sway bar upgrade

    Thanks, that's exactly what I was looking for--an upgrade using affordable OEM parts.:chug:
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    3rd gen rear brake and sway bar upgrade

    Here's a link to some photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/zu72oMoW3v8ts6XR9 It's a 67 GMC C20 that I'm building in my garage. I'm going for that pro-touring look. I took the IFS from a 4th gen Camaro I had laying around, widened it, and welded it to the front of the truck. It's got an...
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    3rd gen rear brake and sway bar upgrade

    Does anyone know where I can find a 3rd gen 02-05 rear brake upgrade or sway bar upgrade? I installed the rear subframe on my 67 pickup and need to upgrade the rear brakes to match the front. Any help would be appreciated.
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