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Offline 79k10+85k5

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1/2 ton to 3/4 ton
« on: January 17, 2011, 11:37:41 am »
hey guys  im in need of some help.  i got a 79 shortbed 1/2 ton.  i got a set of 3/4 ton 4.56 axles to put in .  is there any modifications i need to make this work?  and im also ordering a new 8 inch lift.  should i buy one for a 3/4 ton truck or a 1/2 ton truck?  thanks for any help you can give me
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4 ton
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2011, 12:18:23 pm »
     If the 3/4 ton axles are out of a 73-87 truck they will swap right over.  Order the lift for the 3/4 ton since you are running 3/4 ton axles, they will be better if you plan on using your truck for hauling anything.  The only modifications you might have to do is to the yolks on your driveshafts.
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4 ton
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2011, 12:20:26 pm »
The truck aint really gonna be haulin or pulling much maybe a quad or something thats about it.  thankyou for the quick response.  i cant wait to get er done
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4 ton
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2011, 12:37:13 pm »
one more question does anyone know where i can get the pitman arm and steering arm for the 8 inch lift?
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4 ton
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2011, 02:36:11 pm »
     Where you get the lift from you should be able to get those parts also.
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4 ton
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2011, 03:27:11 pm »
Quote from: 79k10+85k5 on January 17, 2011, 12:37:13 pm
one more question does anyone know where i can get the pitman arm and steering arm for the 8 inch lift?

Pro Comp, Superlift, and Skyjacker make them, dont know about other companies. Maybe Rancho and maybe Rough Country.
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4 ton
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2011, 05:41:46 pm »
If the frame is 1/2 that's the springs you need unless you change the shackles over. Also why 8
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4 ton
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2011, 05:55:13 pm »
Quote from: Irish_Alley on January 17, 2011, 05:41:46 pm
If the frame is 1/2 that's the springs you need unless you change the shackles over. Also why 8

Because 8 is better than 6!

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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4 ton
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2011, 06:32:08 pm »
Lol but that means new shafts
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4 ton
« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2011, 10:43:16 am »
bigger is better right lol!!   i already need new shafts made due to the mud bog at the county fair last summer.  nuetral dropping it in the mud at 6000 rpms with 37s makes out for a bad time
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