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| | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 | I just got a new axle for my bus. I found a great deal on a Dana 80 with disc brakes, 4.63 gears and came from a 2002 Chevy 3500HD truck with factory 19.5s on it. I had the guy measure the width of the outside to outside tires and it was about an inch wider than mine, although it could be just the difference in tire size. I'll have to get the measurements for WMS to WMS on it and compare to mine. I did measure the spring moubnts and oddly enough, or not, they are the same at 40.5". This is looking like a good swap so far. I'm probably going to wait until Spring to do the actual swap though and also do front spindle swaps for disc brakes like in Grigg's Tech Tip. Also change the transmission to a TH400. Lots of work to do.  | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 | Ok, not sure this is of interest, but the WMS to WMS of this "new" axle is 66 1/4". Looked over the axle and brakes a little and I must say I'm pretty pleased with it so far and those calipers are sweet! Very large sized. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,001 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,001 | If I were closer to you, I would help you make the changes. Since I'm not, I will follow this mod. Looks/sounds like a must do for me too. Thanks for posting.
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 667 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 667 | Great axle with a huge range of gear options. This will be a terrific thread to follow...just keep up the pix! | | |
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