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Cr33p3r
January 20th, 2013, 08:11 AM
If anyone is want to build a SUPER strong front axle they covered this on Xtreme4x4 last week. You will need a 14 bolt and a Ford front Dana 50 from a newer Ford truck. If you have good welding skills you can build it at home. Here is a link to the video;

http://www.powerblocktv.com/episodes/XT2013-01
glacierpaul
January 20th, 2013, 08:13 AM
Cool site!
xaza
January 20th, 2013, 10:59 AM
Yeah that was a pretty sweet episode. Ridiculously strong and after trimming not too bad of clearance lost.
Fordguy77
January 20th, 2013, 04:25 PM
Pretty nice!
CS79bronco
January 20th, 2013, 06:23 PM
He makes it look too easy. I need to build one like that for my leaf spring SAS. But I thought the axles would rotate the wrong way if you flip the rear diff over? :confused:

Edit: ok, it's "turned around" not just flipped over. :thumb:
95tacoma
January 20th, 2013, 07:51 PM
Thats sweet!
Popsgarage
January 20th, 2013, 08:22 PM
The pinion pointing backwards changes the directional output.
The StRanger
January 20th, 2013, 10:38 PM
Real strong axle but..... Damn that Pumkin is Huge !!!!
Popsgarage
January 22nd, 2013, 12:25 AM
Not really necessary 'till you do the rock bouncing stuff those boys down south do. And they still break stuff.
The StRanger
January 22nd, 2013, 10:30 PM
Im fine with a trussed 44/9 inch combo
95tacoma
January 23rd, 2013, 09:44 PM
Definitely puts you into a whole new tire range for diff clearance.
Robert B
January 23rd, 2013, 09:54 PM
okay now its not in the front...yet.....but i run the 14 bolt and everyone says ohh its soo low need to shave it or buy huge tires......and i just want to say it doesnt need it......if it hit something (ive done a few times already) you either move around it just use the skinny pedal...i have done both.......it is a beast and can take it lol in the front i may modify a diff cover some but i will run a 14 bolt up front if i ever break my true HD 44