wildman7798
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So I started installing the new to me 1994 3.55 10.25 Trac Loc Sterling Diff into my 86 2wd F250. Apparently it is no myth that these trucks eat brake return springs, pulled off drums on my old diff. still in truck and both upper and lower return springs on DS were broken clean in half. I had no clue but clearly that brake had been dragging. So it is something that needs to be watched. I have no idea if they were original or not, pretty colorful and clean but the shoes looked OEM and about 20% left.
My truck has the rear loaded weight, brake actuating assist system on it, didn't even know until I was under there. Seems like I read here that the system should be left alone and use it if it all looks to be in decent shape. I would prefer to remove it but I can go either way with it. Looking for some input from others that have had or used this system. Looks like I can easily transfer it all to the new diff.
My new diff. came with newer springs which I will be using and a helper or overload spring which I would like to use but I don't have the frame brackets for them. I see they are available aftermarket but will be well over $100 for the (4). Was hoping someone on here might have an extra set of brackets they would part with.
Was thinking of upgrading the rear swaybar links and blocks to poly while I was in there. I thought I might do the spring eye bushings but have never had those apart before. I know back in the day they were a som ***** to get out, seems like burning them out was the easiest way. Are these trucks easier to change out, I would guess so as I see spring eye bushings for sale all over the place, rubber and poly. Not looking for a huge project, if they come right out I am all over it.
Hope to be scratching two before the weeks end unless the Gremlins or Murphy rears his ugly head.
My truck has the rear loaded weight, brake actuating assist system on it, didn't even know until I was under there. Seems like I read here that the system should be left alone and use it if it all looks to be in decent shape. I would prefer to remove it but I can go either way with it. Looking for some input from others that have had or used this system. Looks like I can easily transfer it all to the new diff.
My new diff. came with newer springs which I will be using and a helper or overload spring which I would like to use but I don't have the frame brackets for them. I see they are available aftermarket but will be well over $100 for the (4). Was hoping someone on here might have an extra set of brackets they would part with.
Was thinking of upgrading the rear swaybar links and blocks to poly while I was in there. I thought I might do the spring eye bushings but have never had those apart before. I know back in the day they were a som ***** to get out, seems like burning them out was the easiest way. Are these trucks easier to change out, I would guess so as I see spring eye bushings for sale all over the place, rubber and poly. Not looking for a huge project, if they come right out I am all over it.
Hope to be scratching two before the weeks end unless the Gremlins or Murphy rears his ugly head.