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[02TahoeMD]

You are putting in a Cummins!!??? Oh my....... :Wow1: :drool: Another step closer to perfection, great job!

 

[ujoint]

Are you using an ORU solid axle swap?

 

[UK4X4]

Nice build, any worries about the chain drive transfer case ?

I had a burb in venezuela for 4 years both oilfield work and trails, and went through 2 transfer case chains

 

[Colorado Ron]

Ujoint--yes its the ORU kit. Works slick.

UK4x4-Ill be using the Dodge 1 ton tcase. Should be more than enough.

 

[ujoint]

Cool, I've sold many of them!! Are you using the 60010 kit or the 60011?

 

[Colorado Ron]

They sent the 60011. They helped with some Sponsorship!

 

[Bigfeet]

Epic thread brewing here...

On a side note, can anyone recommend where I can go to learn more about the front axle swap and what the benefits are? Thanks in advance!


Bigfeet

 

[Colorado Ron]

Benefits are obviously stronger front end over IFS. I ran the IFS with no problem, but by adding the additional weight of a cummins there was no way it would hold up. Ill be writing up a detail swap report on my site as soon as its complete.

 

[ujoint]

Benefits are obviously stronger front end over IFS. I ran the IFS with no problem, but by adding the additional weight of a cummins there was no way it would hold up. Ill be writing up a detail swap report on my site as soon as its complete.

So what year axle did you get Ron? Kingpin or ball joint?

More +'s to the SAS: easier & cheaper servicing, better articulation, waaay more durable, and more options for lockers/limited slips, as well as upgraded components. Well worth the investment.

 

[Colorado Ron]

Thanks Ujoint. I agree. I tried to keep the ifs, but just no way with the cummins weight. I went with a 79 F350 High Pinion D60.

 

[Bigfeet]

Thanks all for the responses. I own a 2008 Chevy 2500 HD and guess I should look into this before I get it lifted.


Regards,
Bigfeet

 

[ujoint]

Are you moving the spring perches out? that's the wrong axle for the 60011 kit....

The 60011 kit is for 86-97 Ford Dana 60's with the 36.5" spring pad width.

 

[Colorado Ron]

Spring perches were already chopped off, so we are welding them on to match the spring location.

Edit--Just checked and you are correct. I recieved the other one--60010

 

[ujoint]

Ok, good. The drivers side perch will be in the center section. You'll have to keep it that way in order to center the axle properly. Give us more pics!!!

 

[bootzilla]

Awesome looking 'burban - fab work is incredible!

So before the axle swap, were you just running the body lift and the 35's, or had you done a suspension lift, too? Just curious because I know somebody thinking of getting rid of their Suburban diesel (it is same body as yours, but a non-turbo, though, so I'm not sure if it is an early one with a 6.2, or a custom deal - haven't had a look under the hood, yet) and I was looking for ideas.

Thanks!