just bought a 77 ford with a dana 44 front end and a 9" rear end with stock gears, 33" tires, and a 300 straight six with a 4 speed tranny. now, I am planning on adding a 4" lift and 36 x 12.50 swampers and 4.56 gears along with a 460 and a C-6 auto tranny. Will these axles hold up to a good day of playing? I usually go about twice a month, but January 1st at Bloomsdale will be my first time out with this truck....with all stock running gear and 33's. Any suggestions to help me make my day last? Any help would be appreciated.
most of the old fords you see down there do have that setup, and you also probly have the NP205.......... 460, C6, NP205, D44, 9" Damn good setup (it'll Get-r-done)
Itll run like a scalded dog, but its hard on the axles. A customer at the shop had one and SHATTERED both ring gears and broke both front axles and one rear 35 spline shaft (both superior axles). He was running 3.55's and 38" TSL's. Dont get crazy and itll work flawlessly!!
thanks for all the critisism and suggestions guys....I appreciate all of it. look for a black cab and a blue bed, you will find me!! hope all goes well. I was down there for a buddy of mines b-day party a couple weeks ago and had a blast!! Hopefully I will see all of you down there
