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Cost for junkyard axle swaps?

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Old 06-23-2015, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Invest2m4
What interference? People love to talk about it, but lots of guys running them without an issue. In the off chance there is contact, it would just be the shi##y skid. In that case, just bend it to clear.
I heard that because of the slight passenger offset on the rear it makes contact with the gas tank. Bad enough to where you need to consider a fuel cell. Could be bad info... Just what I have read. Artec also warns about it on the item web page
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Is that 7500 including tie rod and drag link?
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Originally Posted by JE8154
Is that 7500 including tie rod and drag link?
You can use the stock Ford tie rod if you don't want to spend the money. WFO Concepts will make a custom drag link for around $150 with one ton ends (or whatever you want). Send them your pitman arm and they'll ream it for $15. They're quick too. There are several options if you want high steer. Also, you can use the stock Ford drag link. It's the correct length. You need about 43".

If you go to JKO, I made a thread on the front axle that lists basically everything, including part numbers for stock seals, etc.
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Originally Posted by Invest2m4
You can use the stock Ford tie rod if you don't want to spend the money. WFO Concepts will make a custom drag link for around $150 with one ton ends (or whatever you want). Send them your pitman arm and they'll ream it for $15. They're quick too. There are several options if you want high steer. Also, you can use the stock Ford drag link. It's the correct length. You need about 43".

If you go to JKO, I made a thread on the front axle that lists basically everything, including part numbers for stock seals, etc.
I've seen the thread over there, but must have missed that post I'll have to take a look. The other thing I'm debating is trying to build a 85-91 king pin D60 and then just buy a Mopar 60 rear. Would keep the widths about the same.



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