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Old 06-25-2008, 02:21 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Well I picked up a set of 4.56 richmond gears for $210 yesterday and a Detroit Locker for $300 this morning, all for the front D60. Only reason why I'm not going with 5.13 gears like I wanted to is because the friend of mine that is giving me the 14B for free has a carrier and a set of 4.56 gears for it. No point in spending the extra money now just to change it.

Hopefully next weekend I'll be able to get the axles set up and maybe start to fit everything under the frame.

I did notice that one of my front springs has a slight bend in it behind the axle. Once I get the rear susension all set, I'll place the front axle in and see how see sits before replacing the springs. At least that way there I'll be able to see if I need to lift the front end up higher or not.

Also I'm picked up a 5'x4' piece of 1/4" alum diamond plate sunday night so the bed started to come off lastnight, which will make it easier to setup the rear.





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1974 J10 - getting built up some more. built 360, built TH400, D300, D60(detroit)/14B(spool), SOA, inboard rear 64" springs, 38.5 thornbirds
jeep pics - http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s63/jeeping1974/J10/
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