Goin' Low - Thanks to DJM!

Buc Off · Jan 6, 2013

Lowdown89 said:
Sighhhhhhh....... You are making me want to sell the dually and buy a regular cab lol

Well when you start talking like that, I'd love to be notified prior to going public. :walkin:

Dieselcraft · Jan 6, 2013

Great thread

SSpeeDEMONSS · Jan 6, 2013

bad12jr said:
Just a different stack. A short Aussie or miter. It looks out of place for some reason now.

Sent from my x2 chillin in the middle of no where

An Aussie or Mitre would definitely look better than a 5" turnout. 6" mitre. Or a shorty 5" mitre could be cool as well.

Garrett

probably getting paid at work to post this from my bionic

4.0l sahara · Jan 6, 2013

Looks good. I think a black stack would look better but other than that I like it.

Mwilbur516 · Jan 6, 2013

Looks awesome Bill! Can't wait to see it in person. Maybe a ride, maybe? I'll bring some -20* windshield washer fluid.

2006.1f250 · Jan 7, 2013

Power Hungry said:
Big Bend Open Road Race. - http://www.bborr.com/

Of course, that is providing we got our entry form in fast enough. Only 160 slots open and people were faxing at 12:01 AM. I'm hoping we get in, but they haven't released the list yet. We'll see....

Put in to be a volunteer this year. I've been trying to make this race for the last few years, but work seemed to get in the way. Hopefully I'll see you out there. By the way, the truck is looking good.

RedRice589 · Jan 7, 2013

Truck looks good man 3.31 gears figured maybe a 3.08 or something closer.... glad too see someones holding up the diesels at these events!

Power Hungry · Jan 7, 2013

To go with a 3.08, I'd have to stuff a 9" or something like that under the rear. I had a really long talk with Strange while I was at PRI and they can build a really nice full-float 9" with a bulletproof 3rd member and 8 Lug axles for about $2800-$3000. With that setup, I could have a 3.08 gear for high speed and then swap the 3rd member to a 3.73 or 3.90 for drag racing (if I should be so inclined). Something I'm really considering, but would have to wait until I sub out and 4-link the rear.

In the meantime, the tallest gear I could find for the 10.25/10.5 Sterling was a 3.31. Given my speed class and tech speed, that's more than adequate for the wheel/tire combination I'm running.

KingRanch6.0L · Jan 7, 2013

So if i just buy the shackles and remove the overload springs willi get vibration or axle issues?

Power Hungry · Jan 7, 2013

I had no problems at all with the overload springs removed. I ran like that for over a year, including drag racing with 10.5" slicks, and never once noticed any vibration, axle wrap, or any other anomaly. Of course, I don't really pull anything with this truck, so the overload springs weren't really doing anything.

KingRanch6.0L · Jan 7, 2013

ya i dont tow anything

jwlandry · Jan 7, 2013

Shows here that Yukon makes a 3.08.
http://www.filthymotorsports.com/Yukon_Ring_and_Pinion_p/fm-yukonrp.htm

KingRanch6.0L · Jan 7, 2013

What about the top leaf? I guess its the bump stop leaf?

Power Hungry · Jan 7, 2013

Oooh! That 3.08 is nifty. Didn't check Yukon....

Lowdown89 · Jan 7, 2013

Power Hungry said:
Oooh! That 3.08 is nifty. Didn't check Yukon....

Check out eastcoastgearsupply.com they are located in NC its who I ordered my 3.73 from I know he said said he had a good many options for the Dana 80 and the 10.25 " rear end.... Not to mention they were the best price around and the guy who answered the phone actually married a girl I went to school with haha

Gus00SVTL · Jan 7, 2013

Truck looks good man!

RedRice589 · Jan 7, 2013

Well i guess i helped a little!!!

jwlandry · Jan 8, 2013

I wish I would have found the 3.08s before I did 3.55s in my dually.

Lowdown89 · Jan 8, 2013

Choupique108 said:
I wish I would have found the 3.08s before I did 3.55s in my dually.

I know the lowest I could find for the Dana 80 when I looked was 3.31.... I never called or anything or dug real deep but that's what I found. I bet the 3.55s oughta work pretty good tho.