I'm Done!
OK, yes, I am using my Stock Flange and Drums, so nothing changed there, see pic:
http://img62.exs.cx/img62/9656/mvc301s1rj.jpg the next Pic is the stock hub, redrilled to accept the Dana 70 axle:
http://img62.exs.cx/img62/7128/mvc305s9as.jpg So, looking back a couple of post, you can piece the process together.
I have a Dana 70 'chunk' with 4.56 and most of the axle tube, then, I have the stock flange and hub and drums mounted on the Dana 70. Then the Dana 70 axle fits on my stock hub where it was redrilled. Perfecto!
I gave her a test run, (speedo is now off, but was using a 'pace' car for accurate speed).
Since the SM420 has a 1st gear of 7.36 or something like that, I have NO problem starting even on the steepest of hills.
AND GET THIS, I got her up to 70 mph for a short run!! A comfy 55 mph for all day driving.
I still had some pedal left, but at the upper end, it did not have a lot of 'umph' left. Would probably have to down shift to 3rd going up a pretty good incline.
So, I will change the stock carb and intake to 2 carb setup with Fenton Headers and should give it the extra punch to compensate.
MAN - it's a NEW truck, a PLEASURE to drive, no more 35!!! (kinda rhymes)
Timmer
