Swapping axle

Discussion in '1960-1966' started by 62 short step, Aug 6, 2007.

  1. 62 short step

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    Finally putting a newer front axle on my 61 4x4, with power disc brakes and power steering. Should drive like a new truck, well almost new!!:D Here are a few pics. The one pic with the pin and bushing is a little wore out, don't yall think?:eek:
     

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  2. aimless

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    Quite an undertaking.... good luck!!!
     
  3. 62 short step

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    Thanks! I've been doing alot of research before I decided to do it. But nows the time. The drum brakes where getting a little rough. It will be so nice to have power disc on this old truck!!
     
  4. 283 man

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    Your 61 will drive like a new one,wish I could of come down to help you out that will be worth all the hard work after your done.
     
  5. 62 short step

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    Yea, I could use your help. Drive on down this weekend, its not that far!!!:D:eek:
     
  6. 283 man

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    Wish I could,but they wont let me take off work :( ,not that far of drive only 12hours :D:D..wish we did live closer.
     
  7. 62 short step

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    I'm getting my new shackles, bushings and pins in today. Got them from our host, I checked around they have some great prices. Should get the suspension back on today. I'll post pics later today when and if I get done.
     
  8. 283 man

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    Classic Prarts of America prices are resonable as most of their compation.Good Luck 62 short step:),try stay cool the tempatures outside are almost unbareable to work in without water breaks. In around 100 degress here.
     
  9. 62 short step

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    Yea, its not too cool around here either!! 98 to 100 degrees here to. The humidity is terrible. Well I got my parts yesterday, work on it till about 6:30 last night then I gave up till Saturday. I'm going to finish the suspension early Saturday morning when its a little cooler!!! Later, Jeremy.
     

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