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Probably no harder on the axle shafts than the big block Chevy that I put in my 37 about 45 years ago.
The bbc has given the 37 a considerable improvement in driveability in the mud, and axles have not been a problem so far, knock wood.
I would hope that the 400 would have a similar effect...
I tend to like the tread design on the IROKs for sentimental reasons. They remind me of the old directional Firestone Super All-Tractions I used to run.
I'm having trouble deciding between the I-810 (13.5x39.5-16.5) and the I-815 (14x42-16.5).
Any thoughts about choice regarding clearance...
There were 192 built. 11 that still exist (maybe 12). I've owned this one for 42 years. Both are reasons why I specified a completely reversible installation.
My brother is fixing to junk an old Chevy pickup that has a freshly overhauled 400 small block in it.
I'm thinking about pulling the 230 out of my 708 and doing a fully reversible installation of the 400. It would be an even easier install than the big block Chevy that I put in my 37. No...
They are 5.83's, if I remember correctly. Not 5.89.
Did it back in the early 1970's before the days of video and didn't take any 8mm film either. No way in h*ll would I ever do it again. That big block Chevy was really screaming, and I was scared spitless that the windshield was going to...
True, if you are building highway trucks. I've had a big block Chevy powering my stock 5.83's since the late 1960's, and have never regretted it, nor ever seen the need for higher gearing. My 37 has been up over 110 mph, but I find it quite uncomfortable at over 70, for reasons that have...