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OK...I have an 89 Isuzu pickup with a 2.6 liter 4 cylinder...We got hammered two weeks ago by an EF4 tornado, and I was using the 4x4 to drag trees around. I was climbing over large trees to get to smaller ones and then pulling the smaller ones off to be cut up. Anyway, I was pulling one that probably weighed more than the truck itself and right at the end I blew out the front main bearing, and sent it into the front end chewing up the ring and pinion.
Moral of the story: It's going to cost over $500 bucks to repair, and I just picked up some Dana 60's that came out of a M715 for $275 complete with 5:38 gears. in GREAT condition along with all the steering components, and leaf springs.
Here is my problem(s): They came with the rims and tires used on the truck back in '68...they don't fit my 6 bolt rims. I have seen the websites that "make" a rim, but I like my 6 bolt rims that are currently on the truck. Are there any spacers available or is there a way to switch the lug pattern on the axle itself? This is way above my skill level.
Also, I was reading a post here and they broke down the torque for those axles with the stock motor. I'm pushing a staggering 100 hp, but would like to know if I would be able to break them wheeling, or will I be pretty safe with what I have?
I have access to the inline 6 that was in the truck, not sure of condition, along with the divorced drive shaft, and transfer case, doors that work, and a few other things. I'm taking the drive shafts for my use.
Thanks a million!
Jim
Moral of the story: It's going to cost over $500 bucks to repair, and I just picked up some Dana 60's that came out of a M715 for $275 complete with 5:38 gears. in GREAT condition along with all the steering components, and leaf springs.
Here is my problem(s): They came with the rims and tires used on the truck back in '68...they don't fit my 6 bolt rims. I have seen the websites that "make" a rim, but I like my 6 bolt rims that are currently on the truck. Are there any spacers available or is there a way to switch the lug pattern on the axle itself? This is way above my skill level.
Also, I was reading a post here and they broke down the torque for those axles with the stock motor. I'm pushing a staggering 100 hp, but would like to know if I would be able to break them wheeling, or will I be pretty safe with what I have?
I have access to the inline 6 that was in the truck, not sure of condition, along with the divorced drive shaft, and transfer case, doors that work, and a few other things. I'm taking the drive shafts for my use.
Thanks a million!
Jim