Post by: ridgefire on February 26, 2019, 10:07:49 AM
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Post by: DRobnsn on February 26, 2019, 10:48:27 AM
Post by: bearpaw on February 26, 2019, 10:48:48 AM
:yeah: But bigger tires are cooler!!! 36" would cruise 80mph on hiway too! :llam:
do both and really gitterdone :chuckle:
Post by: bearpaw on February 26, 2019, 10:56:03 AM
https://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/towing/vehicle-towing/maneuvers/gear-ratio-tire-size-chart.htm
Post by: Matth on February 26, 2019, 04:31:25 PM
Post by: bearpaw on February 26, 2019, 04:37:27 PM
Just swap R&P front and rear not the entire housing.
I know that can be done, would it be easier to swap axles or the gears if you have access to either? I'm not a mechanic so not sure?
My son and I were talking about swapping axles, his truck is higher geared than he wants, mine is lower geared than I want, both are 2500 dodge, similar vintage, so we figured we would swap whole axles?
Post by: ClemsonJosh on February 26, 2019, 05:17:00 PM
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Post by: ridgefire on February 26, 2019, 05:41:49 PM
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Post by: ridgefire on February 26, 2019, 09:04:41 PM
Post by: Dan-o on February 26, 2019, 09:33:57 PM
I am torn on keeping this truck and selling the crewcab powerstroke or vice versa. Any ideas on what this thing is worth? It has the 360 in it with headers and a Edelbrock carb. The truck is in fairly decent shape and runs good. I just wish it had a overdrive in it and was not full time four wheel drive.
Dump it while you still can.
I will give you $250, because I am a softy.
(I think you will regret getting rid of it if you do. I bet it's worth more to you than the cash.)
Post by: Mudman on February 27, 2019, 08:29:22 AM
Post by: woodswalker on February 27, 2019, 09:07:40 AM
I am torn on keeping this truck and selling the crewcab powerstroke or vice versa. Any ideas on what this thing is worth? It has the 360 in it with headers and a Edelbrock carb. The truck is in fairly decent shape and runs good. I just wish it had a overdrive in it and was not full time four wheel drive.
Keep the Dodge, keep the Powerstroke. Drive the Dodge for the heavy lifting, the Powerstroke for everyday.
Post by: Dhoey07 on February 27, 2019, 09:16:24 AM
I am torn on keeping this truck and selling the crewcab powerstroke or vice versa. Any ideas on what this thing is worth? It has the 360 in it with headers and a Edelbrock carb. The truck is in fairly decent shape and runs good. I just wish it had a overdrive in it and was not full time four wheel drive.
https://classiccars.com/listings/find/1978-1980/dodge/power-wagon
Post by: Sandberm on February 27, 2019, 10:51:43 AM
THANK YOU FOR NOT PUTTING BLACK WHEELS ON IT.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on February 27, 2019, 11:14:04 AM
Post by: James on February 27, 2019, 02:53:31 PM
You could look at a gear vender over drive unit, ranger overdrive unit, aux trans off a med duty truck, a clark 5 speed, or maybe a late model transmission.
Post by: DRobnsn on February 27, 2019, 03:05:02 PM
To convert the front to hubs you'd need to swipe most if not all of the outers from a dana 44 that already has hubs. You'd want to do some research to make sure you get the correct parts but there are lots of Dana 44s out there.
The other option for the trans t case delema is to put in a newer OD auto trans with a part time t case attached to it. Like the 518A/618A auto trans. Then you'd need to deal with the driveshafts lengths, Trans and T case shifter differences and probably a few other things. That would help your high RPM highway issue though.
Post by: Mudman on February 27, 2019, 03:43:12 PM
Post by: ridgefire on February 27, 2019, 05:26:02 PM
Post by: DRobnsn on February 28, 2019, 10:19:26 AM
Thanks for the replies. How do I get away from the front bearings on this particular axle? Already did a bearing and don't want to do that again. Sounds like it's a problem area with that year's dana 44.
To change to a unit bearing style vs the tapered roller you could put in a newer style axle, but I don't think you'd want to do that. Unit bearings are more expensive and are not serviceable. Not to mention the other differences you'll likely have to remedy to get the axle to work. It's possible some dana 44 unit bearing style outers will fit your older axle but you'd have to do some research to find out.
Post by: ridgefire on March 03, 2019, 04:36:36 PM
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Post by: coachcw on March 04, 2019, 09:15:32 PM
Honey I'd leave it alone ... What ever millage your gonna gain you will never get back in the cost. Changing the gear ratios will most likely be a power killer . Maybe a tire size or two ?
Post by: ridgefire on March 05, 2019, 09:41:04 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on March 05, 2019, 09:46:54 AM