Doesn't Luke at 4x4 Labs sell one?
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Doesn't Luke at 4x4 Labs sell one?
BlueCruiser84
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Classifieds. There was a set in there last week.
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Not that I have seen on the website
Umm, just so you know the 80's already have cross-over steering. Why can't you just run the 80 arms? It's kind of a slick setup with the tie-rod behind the axle.
Ah, that's my confusion. I'm running 4x4Labs cross-over arms on my FJ40 axle (same knuckles as mini's) that has the tie-rod behind the axle.
BlueCruiser84
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Make sure you are searching the classifieds for hellfire knuckles too. That’s what they were originally. Just in case you weren’t aware.
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Here's a pic of the LT1 motor, I have already started pulling it down, it only had 20,000 miles on it but I figured I might as well put new piston rings, seals and gaskets while its its out
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100% pulled down and cleaned, I'll be re- assembling this week with all new internals and painting the block. I contacted Monster Transmissions and they are building me a 4l60E that should be here in a few weeks. Rough stuff also finally sent me a email saying my highsteer kit will be on it's way. My Dana 300 will be here Tuesday as well so I'll have pics up on the Twin stick conversion. FINALLY GETTING THE BALL ROLLING!!!
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Also tossed in a High performance camshaft just for a little extra bump in power, excited to see the difference between a 115hp 22re Toyota engine to a 380hp Corvette motor haha!!
ntsqd
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Why a D300? Unless you've found Toyota compatible flanges for one now the drive-shafts will be odd-balls and expensive. FWIW after working with Toyota companion flanges I hate the yokes & u-bolts on my other vehicles. If it weren't so bloody expensive to convert them I would. When I was building the FJ60 I found that HAD made Toyota companion flanges to fit the NP241 that I used and ordered them. That made the drive-shafts all Toyota spec. Which I understand are a slightly stronger design than the directly comparable Spicer parts.
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The Reason why I went with a Dana 300 is because It was the most cost friendly and Strong T-case I could come up with. I could not find a Toyota T-case that would be strong enough for what I will be doing (other than a Atlas for $2,000!) I was contemplating a RF1-A however behind a 350hp+ motor that would have definitely been the weak point. As for the drive shafts having to be custom made I was already heading that way being that I am putting a FJ80 rear axle in, I was going to try to use the original drive shaft in the rear but it was looking like it just wasn't going to happen with out some sort of modifications
ntsqd
technerd
Those in the FJ60 were custom too, but in length only. I went out of my way to keep the superior Toyota U-J's and companion flanges with my V8 conversion. Perhaps if Jesse has HAD back up and running he can supply flanges for the D300.
Just throwing this out here without knowing how practical or if it's possible, but:
Wouldn't a transfer case out of a Tundra or a Sequoia handle the V8 just fine? I don't know the logistics of bolting it up behind the 4L60E but just wondering if you looked at that as a possible avenue.
Wouldn't a transfer case out of a Tundra or a Sequoia handle the V8 just fine? I don't know the logistics of bolting it up behind the 4L60E but just wondering if you looked at that as a possible avenue.
ntsqd
technerd
Website is live anyway - still shows the Paradise address, does mention 26 spline D300 flanges.
I know nothing about those in particular, but I do have some experience with the t/c's behind the 3.0L. There are two versions of it and only one can be replaced with an RF1 assuming you have the adapter. The other, of course the one that I have, is too integrated into the trans to be replaceable with anything except another like t/c.
Then there's the issue of an adapter. Marlin seems to stay within the Mini-truck relm and doesn't seem to offer much for the bigger trucks. No idea what AA offers, but it seems unlikely. Novak Adapters appear to focus on domestic brands only. Maybe Marks out of OZ?
The D300 isn't a bad t/c, has a decent 2.6:1 low range though it is an old design and shifting it may be wonky - no experience there. There are better options - regardless of how you define "better", but most all at a bigger price. I believe there are doublers made for them and I know that there's 4:1 gear set out there for them.
ntsqd
technerd
Yeah, don't do FB. Not enough money in the world for that.
ntsqd
technerd
I see the cost of using that tool as too high. I'll keep my data, thank you.
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Well my Dana 300 just arrived, I am under the impression that there are 2 different styles, one being slightly longer than the other. From what I have read it says to measure from the front input face to the rear yoke face. Just wanted to be a 100% sure so i posted a pick what you all think Is this the big one or smaller one?
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Well the Highsteer kit FINALLY got here!!!! The LT1 is almost 100% done as well
