6.4 pull truck mild build

gman1 · May 4, 2015

TY'S08FX4 said:
Thanks guys! Some tough trucks were built this winter but hope to atleast make a dent in the completion!
Decided on the truetrac for sure for the rear, what's everyone's suggestion for the front? Was looking at Yukon grizzly lockers, need something that works good at the pulls, is strong and still has good street manners. And maybe some chromoly axle shafts that won't break the bank as well.

Call Morgan @ Midwest Diesel. He will set you up right.
I have a grizzly locker up front with new stock axle shafts. 360* snap rings that Morgan machined for the universals. Also running drive flanges.

97stoker350 · May 4, 2015

how much of a milage drop could you expect with drive flanges

gman1 · May 4, 2015

97stoker350 said:
how much of a milage drop could you expect with drive flanges

Im sure you can expect a little drop in MPG,s. But I dont care as my truck will be a dedicated pulling truck and not a DD.

TY'S08FX4 · May 4, 2015

Yes I talked to Morgan he suggested machined axle shafts with 360* retainers or 4340 shafts.
Also found these in another thread http://www.branikmotorsports.com/axle.htm
Anyone have any experience with them?

Morgan@Midwest Diesel & Auto · May 4, 2015

Those will not fit a new 05+ dana 60. We sell all the parts if anyone needs anything. Just did a set for Rudy's pulling truck going to them this week.

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TY'S08FX4 · May 5, 2015

Well decided I'm going with a grizzly locker in the front and machined stock axle shafts, finally getting around to sending my f***ed precision converter back this week so hopefully getting warranty on it!
Re painting my intercooler pipes and a few other things in the engine bay, the winter wasn't too good for it sitting outside for 4 months! Need to put back in my e-fans and clean up the wiring as well.

TY'S08FX4 · May 13, 2015

Looking at replacing all u-joints before the first pull, as far as i can tell they are original u-joints still on the truck, whats everyone using? Ford OEM u joints?

lincolnlocker · May 14, 2015

TY'S08FX4 said:
Looking at replacing all u-joints before the first pull, as far as i can tell they are original u-joints still on the truck, whats everyone using? Ford OEM u joints?

if they are not bad and are the original then leave them alone.. i run spicer(oem) joints.. nothing else unless you are wanting to spend some coin..

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TY'S08FX4 · May 24, 2015

New hitch is done, nothing too special, mounts to the stock hitch location and comes out the roll pan licence plate hole, pretty happy with how it turned out!

Finished product, just needs a coat of paint and it goes on the truck, weight bracket is next.

gman1 · May 25, 2015

Looking good! How do you plan on mounting the weight bracket to the truck?

TY'S08FX4 · May 25, 2015

gman1 said:
Looking good! How do you plan on mounting the weight bracket to the truck?

Thanks! and probably going to do similar to what you've done with a receiver where the tow hooks went, then they're going to do 1/2" plate coming off the receiver so I can hang weights off either side,with a flat steel plate on the front to display the trucks name and hopefully some sponsors. Will look similar to this but the plate won't be oval shaped.

stroker221 · May 25, 2015

TY'S08FX4 said:
Well decided I'm going with a grizzly locker in the front and machined stock axle shafts, finally getting around to sending my f***ed precision converter back this week so hopefully getting warranty on it!
Re painting my intercooler pipes and a few other things in the engine bay, the winter wasn't too good for it sitting outside for 4 months! Need to put back in my e-fans and clean up the wiring as well.

Where did you get the 90* elbow for your turbo? Is it 5.5"?

TY'S08FX4 · May 25, 2015

stroker221 said:
Where did you get the 90* elbow for your turbo? Is it 5.5"?

It's just a universal elbow from a truck shop, 5.5" to 6"

Nick284 · May 25, 2015

i did the same thing. 5.5 elbow off of a dump truck. works great, looks good!! cool build, ive been reading along the way!

TY'S08FX4 · May 25, 2015

Thanks! First pull is this Saturday hope to have it ready.
Trutrac and grizzly locker came in the other day, can't wait to put them in!

TY'S08FX4 · May 26, 2015

Little motor bling action

gman1 · May 26, 2015

Looking good! Good luck on your first pull of the year!

TY'S08FX4 · Jun 7, 2015

Pull was rained out last weekend unfortunately. But was able to get the weight bracket done this weekend just needs painted and the logo done up for the front of it, tuned out great though.
They cut out the tow hooks and machined the piece to go in place of the hook, bracket just slides on and a bolt holds it on.