I have uploaded 29 new pictures that tell the complete story of fitting, modifying, and installing bigger axles with disc brakes in a ford f350.
Here is the folder if you would like to see them all http://rides.webshots.com/album/558384968mIheUE

I took basically the same approach to this project as I did my 52 1 ton, and you can use the ideas for your own projects.

Quick links to some interesting stuff including:
A remote mounted hydrobooster, as it would not fit under the hood.
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2598576140080251109wpZrNY

A simple way of remounting the springs to a narrowed front axle.
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2318732160080251109QCWwdV

Details and pictures of actually cutting and welding a front axle. Start with this picture http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2574929210080251109qyVUgy

Some interesting twisted drive shaft pictures, thanks to a 6V53 twin turbo Detroit Diesel, and a good sized load.
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2332236450080251109Umosmq

Let the questions begin-
Grigg


•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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"First, get a clear notion of what you desire to accomplish, and then in all probability you will succeed in doing it..." -Henry Maudslay-