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Nice setup ! Looks like your ideas are better than mine. You must be proud.

I tow my 40 series buggy always . I prefer to use a chain in the rear as I feel if I have an emergency stop a chain is better than a strap as far as rating goes. I also prefer to use straps on the front but I cross them over in an x pattern as it...

I really like the factory setup. What is binding?

If you are wheeling hard enough to break birfs, you should consider tapping out the hubs to accept 7/16" fine thread cap screw bolts. Then you don't have to deal with the cones. I did it that way for years until I went to 7/16" bolts on the drive...

Or you could drill out the holes in the lockout body to accept 7/16" fine thread bolts and re-tap the hubs to accept the larger fasteners. No more dowel pins needed. Most domestic full float hubs have no dowel pins, the fasteners are big enough...

The master cylinder doesn't care if it is boosted or not. I have used lots of master cylinders that were used in conjunction with boosters in factory setups as straight manual master cylinders and there are no issues whatsoever. Other than having...

Your install looks pretty good. I think you need a fan shroud though. I would like to mention that a 3fe is not stupid or a boat anchor. It is not a diesel but it is a great engine and will last as long if not longer than your 3b.

The steering column is stock but mounted with the bracket on the bottom of the dash upside down to lower it a bit. The steering wheel is smaller than stock for leg clearance.