Builds Building a Tow Rig (1 Viewer)

[D'Animal]

"These "little things" are the most time consuming"
Tell me about it.
A word of advise on that 5 spd that there is a lot of talk from guy's running that tranny that have said to add 1 extra quart of fluid in at the top PTO cover bolt due to oil starvation to the input bearing when pulling big hills.

I heard the exact same thing. I already added the 90 degree elbow to the fill plug when I had it sitting on the ground.

 

[DWitcher]

I added these to my 4500 which will work on any 6bolt PTO and are good for 1 extra quart. They came from an old big truck 5+4spd combo. A magnet can be added to the passenger side to collect unwanted metal.

 

[D'Animal]

How does the extra capacity with the wing tanks help?

I thought the reason to add the extra oil was so the bottom tips of the gear is bathed in oil and does not rely on the oil climbing up another gear.

With the wing tanks as seen in the picture wouldn't the oil level be the same in relationship to the fill plug?

I don't know, that's why I'm asking.

 

[DWitcher]

In the case of the Getrag you would want to raise the oil level. The wing tanks would also give you another extra quart capacity prolonging oil life and hopefully stay a little cooler.

 

[Stumpkin]

1st gear is too low for anything but taking off from a dead stop with a heavy load. These engines produce incredible torque so having one under geared if you don't tow heavy is a good thing. I can take off in 2nd towing 12,000lbs but it's a little hard on the clutch. My truck towed better with 35's.

I agree with you, I never use 1st gear unless I'm pulling my trailer, and I've got 3.54 gears with 33s. Tom

 

[nat]

That's a pretty cool buildup. Nice work so far

 

[DWitcher]

Stumpkin, Nice 1st gen

 

[D'Animal]

I installed the 4" Skyjacker srings on the front and the axle has much better orientaion in relationship to the fender openings. I'm not going to install the lift in the rear until I get my flatbed on it.

The adjustable drag link I installed is at a bit of an angle. I may have to install an adjustable drag link for a 6"lift.

I dropped off my spare Dana 60 yesterday to have it rebuilt as needed. I decided on 4:11 gears. The cutting a fabing of the radiator support has been thought out but I have not started the cutting yet.

 

[DWitcher]

Install a 2wd steering box and run crossover steering.

 

[Wile E Coyote]

Cheese-and-rice! Dan, you sure are making this Toy drivin, Mopar guy feel even more at home. Wrench on, brotha.
I agree Dwitcher, nice ride there, Stumpkin.

 

[D'Animal]

Damn Vandals!

I was told this was done by Redneck Taggers.

 

[fj40charles]

How does the extra capacity with the wing tanks help?

I thought the reason to add the extra oil was so the bottom tips of the gear is bathed in oil and does not rely on the oil climbing up another gear.

With the wing tanks as seen in the picture wouldn't the oil level be the same in relationship to the fill plug?

I don't know, that's why I'm asking.

Dan,

You can order some fast coolers like these. I know there is another variation which comes with the top installed (better than Fast coolers).

http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo.asp?number=FC-6-SPD-DG

I had these fast coolers on my NV5600 transmission, but I could not get it stop leaking so I got rid of it (sold it.)

Installing regular PTO cover providing additional fluid capacity is a good idea. I guess it couldn't hurt, but don't install until you have your front driveshaft and exhaut routed first.

Charles

 

[DWitcher]

I doubt there would be a problem with the front driveline using the Dodge chassis but the exhaust could be a different story although the GM cab is close to the original cab design. Dan post those pic's of the core support mod.

 

[DWitcher]

Cheese-and-rice! Dan, you sure are making this Toy drivin, Mopar guy feel even more at home. Wrench on, brotha.
I agree Dwitcher, nice ride there, Stumpkin.

There must be something about Dodge/Tow rigs and Toyotas.

 

[greenfox]

Dan if you need some measurements for the radiator for the 6.2 I can give them to you. Because that's what I have in my tow rig.

 

[D'Animal]

There must be something about Dodge/Tow rigs and Toyotas.

I just like the looks of an Old School GMC. But I love the Cummins.

 

[DWitcher]

I've been through a 74 Chevy CCab short box 12Valve 5spd 4x4 to a couple of Dodge 12Valves and now a C60 CCab project with a 8.3 12Valve. I know how it feels to have the Cummins transplant (addiction) feeling.My wifes V10 Excursion 4x4 may get the big C next

 

[D'Animal]

Install a 2wd steering box and run crossover steering.

Does someone make a kit for the crossarms or steering arms or is it all custom?

 

[greenfox]

Here you go Dan,

http://www.offroadunlimited.com/ProductCart/PC/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=1671

 

[DWitcher]

I don't mean to sound like a dick but those guy's prices have always been (putting it nicely) RIDICULOUS!
Dan look up Partsmike.com