2wd to 4x4 swap.
#12
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No right hand pivot bracket - bolts to the engine crossmember.
#14
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I'm kind of in the same boat (or truck?). I have a parts donor 96 2wd for my 93 4x4. I read somewhere all or most steering components are different but when I search certain parts, like center link and tie rod ends at Autozone, 2wd and 4x4 have the same part number.
#15
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Picked up some parts today!
3.55 D44 with 139k and BW1356 manual shift with same miles.
The D44 is going to get new rubber, an oil change, and the dust shields, rotors, coil springs, and 5 bolt spindle nuts from the donor truck I picked up today as well. It's also getting Warn Premium hubs, and the new calipers and pads I put on my truck a year ago. Since the 2wd and 4wd share the same tie rod ends and drag link and mine are good, it's getting those too. From my initial inspection, the ball joints and ujoints are good but will get a closer inspection when I clean everything up and replaced if needed.
The BW1356 shifts perfectly so it's just getting a clean, new vent tube and oil change.
3.55 D44 with 139k and BW1356 manual shift with same miles.
The D44 is going to get new rubber, an oil change, and the dust shields, rotors, coil springs, and 5 bolt spindle nuts from the donor truck I picked up today as well. It's also getting Warn Premium hubs, and the new calipers and pads I put on my truck a year ago. Since the 2wd and 4wd share the same tie rod ends and drag link and mine are good, it's getting those too. From my initial inspection, the ball joints and ujoints are good but will get a closer inspection when I clean everything up and replaced if needed.
The BW1356 shifts perfectly so it's just getting a clean, new vent tube and oil change.
Last edited by WillGCT; 02-05-2017 at 11:41 PM.
#17
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Started working on the front axle yesterday, got the old springs and brakes removed, drained the pumpkin juice overnight and it looked pretty good, no water or metal so it will just be getting some fresh 90w. Upon further inspection, it needs ball joints, u-joints, and the driver side radius arm replaced. I'm also going to replace the pivot bushngs, rotors, hub seals, repack the bearings, and ditch the auto hubs for Warn premium manuals. I'm going with Moog ball joints and u-joints, anyone know if they are any good??
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#19
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Moogs are great for generally everything. I have their ball joints, tie rods, springs, and bushings on my truck. U joints I try to find spicer, but moog would be great too I am sure.
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#20
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I already have Energy Suspension polyurethane pivot bushings for the Dana 44, I have Moog radius arm bushings on my truck now and they ride great and I'm going to re-use them as they only have about 10,000 miles on them. I also already have Raybestos rotors, Warn Premium hubs and the spindle nut kit as the axle I'm installing has the 3 screw auto hubs.
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