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Tracking, also interested.

When I put a 3208 in the deuce in my first swap, I put in a 6855 with (as I recall) a .69 OD. There are a few challenges with swaps in that platform: - the tcase position means that any trans that goes in needs to be short or you move the transfer case back, which is tough because of systems...

I finally got around to this over the New Year's. I had a free day, I was sick of having a truck I couldn't drive, and I did a ton of measurements, and realized I could move the box forward a few inches and get the necessary clearance. It didn't put the Pitman vertical at straight ahead driving...

Not quite yet. It's been pushed back in favor of other pursuits, and the 10" of snow we got on Friday meant this weekend was a no-go. I'm hoping to get this done in the next month or so. When I hit end-of-job, I'll report back with pictures!

Good thinking! Those steering boxes are deceptively heavy.

Thanks! I hop on every now and then to see the goings on. It's awesome to see this place so vibrant!

Your two posts are so incredibly helpful. Thank you for taking photos of your setup. First off, that gusseted plate to elevate your steering box is very much in line with what I would build for mine if I decide to elevate the box. Secondly, knowing that a 20" drag link is an acceptable length...

Thanks for the thoughts. I did find this similar post, which describes the same problem on an M813. I think I'll do a variation of your suggestion. I appreciate your post!

Gratuitous oblique shot

Another shot, of the current interference

For reference, with the drag link disconnected, here is the interface between tire and the steering arm rotated as far out of the way as it will go. This was done for diagnostic purposes only.

Hi all, Years ago (2009-2010), I blew apart my M35a2 and combined parts from it, a few 5 tons, and a civvy Ford medium duty to make a hybrid truck. I stuck a Ross Hydrapower box outside of the driver's side frame rail, and used it to drive a longitudinal drag link against the stock 5 ton axle...

Oh, I still have that Braden winch and also a 12 foot plow I'd like to put on some day, along with all of the requisite hydraulics. But, no rush!

I just found this post. Flat Black, if you're still on here, here's the answer! I built the truck. It is a hoot to drive, and scoots. M35A2 cab M809 sheetmetal fore of the cab, sourced from a member here. Also, airfilter and grille. C8000 Ford frame Ross power steering 70's Ford F600 rear...

The 8.3 is not that much more heavy or big than the 5.9 (it is only approximately 4 inches both longer and taller, and perhaps less than a few hundred additional pounds - this thread says 1500 vs 1100 lbs), and has a MUCH bigger runway for power. It's safe, at similar levels of boost, to use a...

I don't, aside from being spiders suitable for 16.5x7 series Q brakes. There is an outside chance that I have pictures on an old phone or hard drive, but the effort to explore that angle is months out, driven by a household desire to put together a file server, and we haven't even decided on a...

This is very intriguing, and something I did not consider. After all, most of my 4wd projects have had a front tie rod! To be sure, I strongly, strongly doubt that I will undertake this project, especially with the extreme effort involved in tearing everything down and moreover because I prefer...

Here are the pics I discussed. First one shows notching of the web on the steering knuckle. Minor, but it needed to be done. I used a grinder, which was both the easiest and expeditious, and also left a curved gouge, which should not create too much of a stress riser. The next picture shows...

:) I come on from time to time. I have been pretty busy with life and involved in other projects, including two other project vehicles. That said, the franken sheetmetal on this build is starting to bug me aesthetically, and I finally have (or at least think I have) the bandwidth to replace it...

I wish I were as diligent or clean as you were. Sadly, I don't have anything as rigorous as what you've done. I don't even think I took any pictures. I recall doing the following: - First off, I had already flipped my axle housing around, which put the tie rod in the front. I had done this when...