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  1. u2slow

    2wd front ibeam axel swap question. NOT 4WD*

    Most dropped i-beam axles are going to need leaf springs, just like a 4x4. Study an F-superduty or classic a-class motorhome for reference.
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    Is this excessive play in the steering joints or not? '89 F-350 4x4

    Ford parts are most likely obsolete. Just look on rockauto.com. Theres a long and short tie-rod end. A long and short drag-link end. And a sleeve adjuster to connect each pair.
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    Rad options

    I put a Spectra in my '93 dodge around May 2018. Copper/brass. Its been fine. I got a welded aluminum one for my '90 project dodge (summit racing) for the nice price-point. No miles yet.
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    Is this excessive play in the steering joints or not? '89 F-350 4x4

    Bumpsteer (being feedback to the steering wheel) is more likely a bad track bar bushing. I would think the rolling action would absorb a little bit of bumpsteer. If you mean the truck weaving when you hit a bump, you're probably low on caster angle. edit: I fully mean Dana 60 front in this context
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    Is this excessive play in the steering joints or not? '89 F-350 4x4

    Its normal for the joints to 'roll' as steering direction changes. That is the design, as mentioned. Some aftermarket companies produce stiff bushings to reduce this. (Example https://www.stinkyfab.com/products/sfr-roll-stopper-tie-rod-end-boot ) 'Play' would be when one component can move...
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    Dually differences

    4.56" to 4.78" is a lot to hone. I don't feel it would be suitably precise either.
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    Where to cut

    I can relate to that one well - on our Jeep tho. LOL I was so displeased with the krinkly jobber pipe, I returned it. Found another used one as the OEM is mandrel-bent and somewhat 'stainless'. $40 rockauto muffler with 12" of chainlink fence pipe and I was back to "good as new". :sly As for...
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    OBS bucket seat lumbar support ideas?

    This is a difficult thing to get just right, permanently-built into the seat. I have a little micro-bead pillow I use in the jeep, and with the otherwise horrible truck bench seats... a half roll of shop towel does the trick.
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    Dually differences

    On a SRW, you can 'bore' the wheel center hole carefully with a 5" grinding disc. Wouldn't try that with a Ford/GM dually though, because the hub pilot centering is critical.
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    Rebuilding a 7.3 IDI Turbo

    Just an alternative idea for studs... perhaps there's a higher strength off-the-shelf bolt available. Fastenal, etc.
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    Spinning Hub Stud

    Can you poke something skinny thru the brake adjuster hole and use it like a punch to seat the stud?
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    G Force Experienced in Suspension Learning Curve.. Questions

    Since you are moving hangers for the newer/longer rear springs anyway, mount them lower on the frame to reduce the need for block. You can possibly roll in a shackle flip on the rear at the same time.
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    Does a 7.3 powerstroke need a certain amount of oil pressure in order to start

    I did a manual leak-down test on the high pressure system. It would hold something like 1500psi pressure overnight just fine. With a mechanical gauge plumbed in, I could watch the hpo pressure while cranking. It normally wasn't building, but the moment it started to build even a little, it...
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    Dually differences

    Whatever gets the job done! :cheers: I realized I was sitting on 32 of such bolts, within my collection of random ford parts.
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    Dually differences

    FWIW, the bolt-on rotor shows up in other ford dually stuff. 2wd hubs with separable rotors, and some disc rears... just other places to score the odd bolts from.
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    Hydroboost Conversion

    On my 95 I simply left the vacuum pump in place. Not sure it was doing anything after hydroboost swapping... was a 5spd, non-AC truck also.
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    Rebuilding a 7.3 IDI Turbo

    I would spend the money on a proper TiDi engine. To me, it is the "best" diesel Ford put in a 250/350/450 truck.
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    Does a 7.3 powerstroke need a certain amount of oil pressure in order to start

    Yes, there should be an oil pressure port just above the oil filter.
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    Dodge 3500 towing

    Cumminsforum, ramforum, and hdrams probably has more traffic and tips for a 2019 Ram than you will find here. Granted, we are a swell bunch to chat with :cheers:
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    Thinking Of Plumbing My Two Tanks Together

    Bronco has a ~30gal rear tank. Also no room for spare tire. I have a plastic rear C&C tank. Don't think it's more than 20gal. It's not pancake shaped. More like a squared-off keg. I have wondered what it would take to squeeze a plastic dodge tank into the ford. They sit in the same spot...
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    Leaf springs

    My experience is the ones with a slight 'smile' to them.... go flat when the weight of the truck is on them.
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    Stumped with soft brakes

    I upgraded my F350 from vacuum booster to the F-superduty hydroboost. Braking improved by a landslide.
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    Anyone using Mini Leaf Springs?

    I know the later springs are longer, no much else. Lift amount would depend on how the relocated hangers are positioned.
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    Does a 7.3 powerstroke need a certain amount of oil pressure in order to start

    The lpop has to keep oil supply to the upper reservoir so the hpop doesn't starve. You have to consider it's possible to have enough oil flow to keep injection going, regardless of sufficient bearing lubrication. My biggest powerstroke trouble was a 7.3 van that struggled to build enough...
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    Anyone using Mini Leaf Springs?

    No, caster is the tilt of the axle in the truck. It can also be manipulated with shims. With a front shackle, it would take a shorter one to increase caster (not practical). The RSK itself may change the caster (depending on design parameters) but longer shackles than provided would add more...

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