60 ? from a 40 guy

[Horsehead]

So I don't know a whole lot about 60's, as I've invested all my spare brain power into 40's... but this picture has me completely confused... If someone could tell me what the heck that stainless piece is that's attached to the frame and the top of the spring pack, I'd appreciate it...

https://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13943&stc=1&d=1110166668

 

[stanley]

looks like the sway bar is not connected and missing. also isn't the shackle on backwards?

 

[Jan-78FJ40]

don't think it connects to anything-as stanley said, this would be the link for the rear sway bar.
Yes, shackle is backwards. and there is no rear shock. and the diff cover looks weird. Also, the frame should be boxed there.
Are you sure this is a 60?

 

[Rig of Mortis]

Dif cover looks fine to me, maybe the glossy highlight is throwing you off.
My frame is not boxed there ('83 BJ60).

 

[kevinmrowland]

Thats a 60
Frame in not supposed to be boxed there.
The dif cover has had the fill plug relocated so that the proper amount of oil would stay in after the 3rd was turned up.
Definatly needs a shock and a sway bar.

Whats the rest of the truck like?

 

[NorCal60]

Yes...lets see the rest of the 60!!!
Yep...better turn deem thar shackles around!

 

[brett76]

i just cant get over how freaking clean it is under there. i got some work to do i guess

 

[Horsehead]

It's definitely a 60, one ya'll have seen before i presume... So what's the verdict on that stainless thing? connects too the sway bar which is not attached?

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=37204

 

[stanley]

It's definitely a 60, one ya'll have seen before i presume... So what's the verdict on that stainless thing? connects too the sway bar which is not attached?

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=37204

yes,

if I remember right, the old 60's are missing the rear sway bar tabs, and the newer 60's 85/6+ have the tabs but no rear sway bars. you steal the sway bars off a 62 which came with them.

 

[kevinmrowland]

Yup, you can see the end result in this pic.

 

[uberhahn]

i've seen this truck before.

it's http://www.mor4wd.com

Supercharged V8, 10"SOA planned?

The guy has posted here before. Name is Aaron. Don't know his ID here.

uberhahn

 

[lowtideride]

that looks like one bent u-bolt.

 

[EarthX]

Hey

Just found this thread. These pictures are of my truck....Looks like you figured out everything already though. Yes, the u-bolt is bent but i think the picture makes it look worse than it is.

 

[Darkrealms]

Yeah, him ^^^ (You ever end up selling that thing? Or'd you deside to keep it?)