Hi Jon,
Thanks for the info. The vehicle I am thinking about using is a M1008 CUCV.
It has the Detroit No-Spin an the 14-bolt and I believe the front Dana 60
is open. For the rear I was told that all you have to do is modify the
e-brake brackets and change your driveshaft to a one-ton unit. I already
run the 1350 u-joints so that's not a problem, but how much longer is the
center section of the 14-bolt vs. the 10-bolt? I am wondering if I'll have
to shorten my drive-shaft. For the Dana 60 front I was told that you need
the 1-ton mounting hardware and then you need to swap the steering arm from
the 10-bolt to the 60. Does that sound right? The M1008 uses the NP208
t-case too so I'm going to get the front drive-shaft off of the donor truck
and use it with modifications if need be. My truck will never be a show
queen because it lead a hard life long before I got a hold of it. So, I
might as well beef it up and use it. Thanks again.
Sincerely,
Chris Stansbury
Memphis, TN
webmaster, http://www.steelsoldiers.com
1984 M1009 CUCV
1961 M116/BCTM pioneer tool trailer
Message-Id: <200108221733.f7MHXTl15835@blue.air1.net>
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 10:33:01 -0700
From: uniquemachine@air1.net
Subject: Re: [MV] CUCV spring pads
Chris
I have a 1976 Chevy Blazer that is EXTENSIVELY modified. One of the
main
items were a complete axle swap from a one ton Chevy pickup doner. the best
rear axle you can use (IMHO) and is a direct replacement is a GM corporate
14-bolt rear end with the stock limited slip unit. It came with 4.56
gearing,
but I replaced it with 4.88 ( I run 35-36 inch tires) You will have to
modify
your driveshaft lenght though. I found my axle by looking through the sales
papers under the 'vehicles to part out' section. I went over there and
checked
out the axle, pulled it myself and saved alot of money. Get the type that
has
the removable pinion housing, as it is much easier to set up. Also make
sure
that the truck used single rear wheels and not doubles. For the front, find
the
Chevy Dana 60 front end. I have a locker in the front axle also. When you
get
the front axle, be sure to get ALL of the mounting hardware for it, as it is
different than the other axles (1/2 and 3/4 ton) !
on passenger side. Braking performance is much increased and strength is
awesome. I also put in a NP203 gear drive transfer case and a solidly
rebuilt
700R4 overdrive transmission with a small block 400 motor. I will try to
answer
any other questions that you might have.
Jon Emray
Unique machine and engineering
Uniquemachine@air1.net
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