2000 F150 SAS w/79 F150 Dana 44 w/4:88's
Rear axle is an 8.8 w/4:88's and Posi-Trac, drilled axles to match 5.5 lug patteren
37x12.5x16 Swampers (38.5x15x16's - FUTURE)
1999 5 speed trans. and 2004 transfer-case (GETTING REBUILT NOW)
Extended radius arm question, yes I did a search but still have a couple of questions.:whiteflag
This winter I’m removing the stock spring buckets and replacing with Ballistic Adjustable Coil Buckets. I also want to remove the radius arm drop brackets and extend the radius arms and mount to the trans. crossmember.
When welding to the RA do I need to preheat the arms? If yes, how do I do this? How long, how hot, etc.
I guess it’s best to use a larger welder also (220 volt)?
Extended radius arm question, yes I did a search but still have a couple of questions.:whiteflag
This winter I’m removing the stock spring buckets and replacing with Ballistic Adjustable Coil Buckets. I also want to remove the radius arm drop brackets and extend the radius arms and mount to the trans. crossmember.
When welding to the RA do I need to preheat the arms? If yes, how do I do this? How long, how hot, etc.
I guess it’s best to use a larger welder also (220 volt)?
I was just reading yesterday about welding the axle tubes to center diff (here) and i was reading that when you weld to cast, it is best to pre-heat it so 400*-500* (IIRC) or to just use a good 220v... Honestly, I dont have any personaly experiance to speak from tho. :brownbag
It looks like he just used the stock stuff and flipped it... If you click on this little thumb picture, then click on the picture again so it brings up the large pic, you can see it's the stock one that is just flipped.
2000 F150 SAS w/79 F150 Dana 44 w/4:88's
Rear axle is an 8.8 w/4:88's and Posi-Trac, drilled axles to match 5.5 lug patteren
37x12.5x16 Swampers (38.5x15x16's - FUTURE)
1999 5 speed trans. and 2004 transfer-case (GETTING REBUILT NOW)
Its a pretty cool truck. I just dont like the looks of the 2 foot drop radius arm brackets. Heaven forbid if you drove over a big log or something.:duh
Me either so I just built a pair of long Radius Arms which are getting mounted to the transmission crossmember. Also my truck never goes off road, just too the beach for two weeks a year.:thumbup
Bump on this inspirational thread. I'm going to try to copy this swap and get it done by end of this month. I'm very excited to finally find a 10th gen f150 with a SAS and 4x4 conversion. Thanks bro for bringing me more confidence!
Glad I looked at this thread. I have an 01 and will probably getting this for mine after I do by bronco. Thanks andrewmp6!
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