I thought I would post up a short synopsis of my recent build. A very good and talented friend lead the way and I was the helper, grunt and parts buyer. And hopefully learned enough to do some of these things on my own in the future.
I started with my 40 that already had a 350 V8, 700r4 and a toybox to Cruiser t-case. I had 35” boggers on it and without lockers, it was pretty capable and a ton of fun. I then installed lunchbox lockers and promptly broke a front shaft in my stock axle. After pricing out axle upgrades, I decided to go the 1 ton route. I found a great deal on a GM Dana 60 front and a 14 bolt rear, 4:56 gears and a Detroit locker in the rear. I wheeled like that for a year with a crazy short rear driveshaft going from an offset t case to a centered rear.
I started with my 40 that already had a 350 V8, 700r4 and a toybox to Cruiser t-case. I had 35” boggers on it and without lockers, it was pretty capable and a ton of fun. I then installed lunchbox lockers and promptly broke a front shaft in my stock axle. After pricing out axle upgrades, I decided to go the 1 ton route. I found a great deal on a GM Dana 60 front and a 14 bolt rear, 4:56 gears and a Detroit locker in the rear. I wheeled like that for a year with a crazy short rear driveshaft going from an offset t case to a centered rear.