The Dana 60 swap as begun

[Diesel_brad]

Not yet. I have been dealing with other issues. However, I have gotten a lot done. I just have to cut a couple more brackets off the donor truck.

I was going to suggest if you have not boxed your frame yet. Cut up the donor frame and use the factory boxing from that truck, for yours

 

[Lonesome7.3]

That is what I did. I used the welded in frame inserts from the 4x4 donor. I cut the welds then welded them into my frame. It came out really nice.

 

[Lonesome7.3]

Here you can see one of the frame horns completed. I have gotten farther than this since I took that photograph.

http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?t=35810

 

[Diesel_brad]

Nice. Looks good.

 

[Lonesome7.3]

Thanks. I have the shackle reversal kit installed and I would have the new leafs in but I need those brackets of the donor truck. With out a torch or air they are real tough to get to.

 

[swuchase1]

if you are going to lift the truck you may want to think about longer radius arms. will make truck ride smother with better steering

 

[swuchase1]

sorry missed a page did not see you wnet to leafsprings

 

[Lonesome7.3]

I really wanted to go with coils and radius arms. But when I priginally baught the parts time was an issue. Now that I am home and this priject has drug out so much I wish I did go that route.

 

[yotee]

so where are you on your swap now?

 

[Lonesome7.3]

Um, not much as changed. I started school and stayed focussed on that. I will graduate the acedemy next week. So I hope to get htis done then. I will need my truck to get back and fourth to work.