This is the begining

[KELLEVRA]

It's common for these trucks to sit just shy of the bump stops on the front. Maybe an add-a-leaf or two?

Thanks Steve that was my first thought. So I'll add that to my things to do list

Jim

[BCHauler]

I believe also that the f250's used negative arc front springs (frown) and the f350 used positive arc (smile). So swapping over (direct replacement, no extra parts needed) is simple and will provide some lift in the front.

[KELLEVRA]

I believe also that the f250's used negative arc front springs (frown) and the f350 used positive arc (smile). So swapping over (direct replacement, no extra parts needed) is simple and will provide some lift in the front.

Thanks BC Ive done a little research on the TTB/60 SAS and it does look fairly sraight foward, the only problem that I have is forking out the bucks for the 60 and hardware. But I know some day Im going to go on CL and find everything I need for 300 bucks you watch


Thanks
Jim

[KELLEVRA]

I mounted A CB and 10 meter radio Jims 003.jpgJims 004.jpg

[KELLEVRA]

I finally got a rack for the DOG, added some high lift jacks, and lights and im a little cloers to gettin out and goin somewhere OH and I got my 15000lb winch back from the shop and got it installed this morningJims phone 126.jpgJims phone 123.jpgJims phone 124.jpgJims phone 125.jpgJims phone 127.jpg

[DoMiNiC1]

Man, you got a great deal on that thing! Nice score!

[4x4junkie]

I mounted A CB and 10 meter radio
Jims 004.jpg

Is that a HR2510?
You know that can be made to cover the CB also? (no need for two radios)


As for the TTB vs. SA debate, I'm normally a pretty big fan of the TTB, but in this particular case (leaf springs) I would have to say the D60 (SAS) would probably serve you better on that truck. Leaf springs that travel in a line straight up & down just don't belong on axles that swing in an arc, a recipe for binding with only a few inches of travel.
Alternatively you could convert your leaf TTB to coils & radius arms (like how the F-150/Bronco is setup), though it would be a fair amount of work (the D60 essentially bolts right in). The 60 is considerably stronger than the 50 TTB (bigger u-joints, and bigger axle spline w/o the huge necked-down area) however unless you do decide to put much bigger offroad tires on it, that might not matter too much.

[KELLEVRA]

yes it is and I had heard that
thanks for the info I guess its time to go see the local radio guru

Is that a HR2510?
You know that can be made to cover the CB also? (no need for two radios)


As for the TTB vs. SA debate, I'm normally a pretty big fan of the TTB, but in this particular case (leaf springs) I would have to say the D60 (SAS) would probably serve you better on that truck. Leaf springs that travel in a line straight up & down just don't belong on axles that swing in an arc, a recipe for binding with only a few inches of travel.
Alternatively you could convert your leaf TTB to coils & radius arms (like how the F-150/Bronco is setup), though it would be a fair amount of work (the D60 essentially bolts right in). The 60 is considerably stronger than the 50 TTB (bigger u-joints, and bigger axle spline w/o the huge necked-down area) however unless you do decide to put much bigger offroad tires on it, that might not matter too much.

and thanks for that tid bit of reassuring info on the SAS I plan on a tire size of 37x12.50x16 so the added strength of the 60 sure does sound good to me
Thanks
Jim

[KELLEVRA]

Man, you got a great deal on that thing! Nice score!

thanks
ya know sometimes the Lord looks down on you and smiles

[bob91yj]

Wow, what a great rig, that thing is awesome the way it sits, can only get better from there.

Bolt in D60 is almost a no brainer IMO, especially if you have 37's in mind (from the guy that runs TSL/SX 36's on a D30 in a Jeep). So many build options available for a D60 and parts are available anywhere in North America.