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Brakes So you guys are the Gurus and I am still getting used to my EB, ( in the midddle of doing a Chebby spindle disk brake and vac assist conversion) Is the Hydroboost all that and a bag of chips? It would seem to me that the Front disks and 11 rear drums (in proper working order) would...

If there is nothing worn out (ball joints, tie rods, Idler/pitman arm) the inner tire wear could be due to a camber issue and the cupping could be many things. Make sure that the cupping is not just a saw tooth pattern on the outer edges of the tire. This will happen on a truck's front axle...

I'll second this. I was a former proffesional mechanic but I have no body experience. The best bang for your buck will be a straight body, with as little rust as possible. Search for threads on this site as to where to look for rust and what it means. I bought a straight rig wich would not...

I'm for the right hand side if those are the only choices, What about a set of black wheels, maybe teflon, my fav......

Hey, I'm looking for a hard top in decent condition. I am in the Bay area and will travel to pick it up. Please PM or E-mail pics and details. Thanks!

Spindles Dan at horsepowersales on EBAY has everything you might need. I just ordered his complete kit and i am very happy with it. No compliaints at all. Check out his site, was a little nervous about ordering from someone on Ebay but it worked out great.

Awesome! Thanks! I'll post some pics soon. This is a great site and an incredible resource.

DRBronc- this set up sounds like the ideal set up for me but w/35's. Big Muddy- I would love to go this route 37-40's d-60's and a hot 351 but it is not as practical now...... Maybe in the future. Thanks for your insight as that was what i was looking for. Actual end user opinions. You guys...

Don't forget the bruises to your right leg when shifting!

Yeah, no D60's for this kid. At least no yet. I was really looking to avoid the clunky HD trans feel but definitely want the OD. 35s, 4.56s stock to mild 302, can the 3550 take it?

I was thinking running a 4.10 - 4.56 ratio in the pumkins. When you say moderate wheeling, do you mean mostly trail running with occasional rock crawling? This is my intention. Obviously I'm not looking for guaruntees just your experiences. Ben how do you like the ZF? Does it shift well...

No, nothing came through, if it doesn't work, try ngabbard@comcast.net Thanks!

Hey, thinking about doing a NV 3550 swap for the three speed, to make my 74 more usefull. I like the idea of driving to the trail, not trailering. Any body who has done the swap, would you do it again? Regret not going with the 4500? I'm going to run 35's with a near stock motor and moderate...

Duh , could you send the pics to ngabbard@comcast.net. thanks!

Could i get some pics of the hard top also? I in the bay area and maybe we could work it out.

Could you get me a quote on a front bumper with a low winch mount and clevis mounts and a rear with a tire carrier and jerry can mount?

Petaluma checking in. Work in Marin. Just starting a build. Post some pics and reviews if you all get out soon.

Gotcha, Had not heard of that before, but that is why I stopped just reading and started asking. You guys are all very helpful. Probably gonna go with the Ch*vy set up. It sound like the most practical for my app.

Count me in!

I had an idea in the back of my small brain to swap to the cro-mo axles with the 760 u-joints in the future. I'd guess that the stock klnuckles do no allow the larger joint to be installed. That may be a determining factor. Looks like more research and a trip to man's disneyland (Pick-n-Pull)...