ntsqd
technerd
You're the second in recent memory to have that brake line strap problem with an FF housing. I guess that I got lucky?
Mojave Suspension System Build Thread (1 Viewer)
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JimC says that the brake line routing changed in the later years to have the tab line mount on the perch as opposed to up on the housing.
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FF Axle Installed
Got the FF axle all buttoned up. Cleaned up hubs installed bearing races, all new brakes and wheel bearings the only thing I'm waiting on is the SST to set preload on the bearings. Went ahead and installed the right side aussie routed brake line to utilize the OEM hold down that is welded on the spring perch. May bend up a custom line for the left side, the one that came on the FF axle was crushed to badly to use
Got the FF axle all buttoned up. Cleaned up hubs installed bearing races, all new brakes and wheel bearings the only thing I'm waiting on is the SST to set preload on the bearings. Went ahead and installed the right side aussie routed brake line to utilize the OEM hold down that is welded on the spring perch. May bend up a custom line for the left side, the one that came on the FF axle was crushed to badly to use
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Waiting on SST
Not been able to get a lot done due to work schedule. Did get the brake hard lines routed to match FF axle. Turns out I had a spare 85' SF axle in storage with the brake lines on it and they matched the FF axle routing.
Turns out I think the earlier year model 60 series routed this way because my 87' has tabs higher up on axle off the spring perches. Anyway, got everything all bled and ready to go.
Not been able to get a lot done due to work schedule. Did get the brake hard lines routed to match FF axle. Turns out I had a spare 85' SF axle in storage with the brake lines on it and they matched the FF axle routing.
Turns out I think the earlier year model 60 series routed this way because my 87' has tabs higher up on axle off the spring perches. Anyway, got everything all bled and ready to go.
Ok... I gotta ask...does this thing get off the pavement
Much too clean.
Very nice.
Pavement? It doesn't get off jackstands.
Looks awesome.... Wish i could just drive over to SOR and pick a FF up... I'm gonna have to check on a FF, I know it would be money well spent...
Keep up the great work, you got a lot of good info here...
Keep up the great work, you got a lot of good info here...
Someone needs an INTERVENTION !
(me ... I'm about 15 mins from all those places, errr.. maybe 1/2 hr to MAF )
You got a beautiful rear-end now
(me ... I'm about 15 mins from all those places, errr.. maybe 1/2 hr to MAF
)You got a beautiful rear-end now
ntsqd
technerd
uh........Someone needs an INTERVENTION !
(me ... I'm about 15 mins from all those places, errr.. maybe 1/2 hr to MAF
You got a beautiful rear-end now
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WOW!
Never would have thought I would get a compliment on my rear end on this site
Had to check and make sure I did not log onto another site
Thanks for the compliments all, I think
Got the SST today and got my rear end all buttoned up! SST works nice and makes it easy to preload the wheel bearings to the proper torque values. Followed the FSM bearings not loose or to tight, just right Took her out for an hour drive and man what a beast! I don't know if it's me but there is a big difference in the way the truck handles with the FF axle, and the Aussie really makes it handle different! Locker is not noisy, I can hear it in corners under load but not bad. If I drive it like I have no where to go, can't hear it at all! And a few pics for those that think the old girl never gets off jack stands
Now tires and wheels
Never would have thought I would get a compliment on my rear end on this site
Had to check and make sure I did not log onto another siteThanks for the compliments all, I think
Got the SST today and got my rear end all buttoned up! SST works nice and makes it easy to preload the wheel bearings to the proper torque values. Followed the FSM bearings not loose or to tight, just right Took her out for an hour drive and man what a beast! I don't know if it's me but there is a big difference in the way the truck handles with the FF axle, and the Aussie really makes it handle different! Locker is not noisy, I can hear it in corners under load but not bad. If I drive it like I have no where to go, can't hear it at all! And a few pics for those that think the old girl never gets off jack stands Now tires and wheels
anxious for the new tires
That thing is durrrrrty
