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Quote from: ProjectM880 on April 03, 2014, 08:06:43 PM
We may need to send out a search party...........  Round up the horses men! 

I talked to him ... he is gonna be there 

I have been running the 7260 joints for years... the grease zerk in the cap is convenient...but the zerk will break off very easily when it hits a rock and then all the grease goes buhbye 

If you want a joint that can be greased easily and be reliable you are SOL with the small 7260 as most grease guns cannot clear the yoke to grease the inside style zerk...

with that being said I have not been able to break the cross portion of the 7260...the failures I have experienced include bearing/cap failure from running too much angle (with 4" Lift) and staps/strap bolts not holding... Make sure you use new straps and strap bolts EVERY TIME you take it apart!

If planning to change to a ujoint other than stock, and you are planning any more than 4" Lift a 1350 joint would be the minimum I would suggest....if spending that kind of coin just step up to 1410's and never have a problem again 

Quote from: workgoats on March 19, 2014, 09:17:25 PM
okay guys, it's going to Eric and Noah and they can put it on whatever...

wooohooo...more dodge parts....custom is all the better!

Quote from: SixGun on April 01, 2014, 08:50:45 PM
I thought he was talking about Kansas Toto.

We are NOT in kansas anymore.....this is Dodge country 

You could probably drive the studs out holding the rotor, but until the hub is off the spindle it will do no good. 

Quote from: ProjectM880 on April 01, 2014, 09:11:02 PM
Though Im ll for saving a buck, when it comes to brakes Ive learn my lesson not to re-use old parts taht look worn. I personelly would spend the extra buck and get replacements with new pads. I know it will cost more but rockauto has some great deals.
I went a head and replaced everything on my Ramcharger because I was tired of dealing with crappy brakes on all my dodges. You don;t have to go to the extreme that i did. Factory replacement parts will be just fine and be a big improvement.

And When I say "I Replaced" Obviously I mean Noah 

Whats funny is Eric's RC went on its maiden voyage with ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKES..none....1st gear LOW  works good though...2nd , 3rd ,& 4th work good too... 

Quote from: SixGun on April 01, 2014, 08:48:47 PM
So what's worse than tearing apart one D44?   

Tearing apart two D44's. 

Got the first one finished and started on the second one.  The 76 era D44 is notoriously a PITA.  So I read a lot on it and took a FSM just in case.  Of course with the FSM you need about a dozen special tools so I will have to improvise using PowerWagonPete' s teardown thread from RCC.  I was zooming along until I couldn't find anything big enough to remove the spindle socket.  The trusty pipe wrench fit but couldn't turn it with the studs in the way.  Anyone know what size socket that is?  I did get all the little 7/16" 12pt bolts out through the rotor.   That was fun. 

Let me pose a question.  The 91 brake calipers looked like doodoo so I was wondering if the 76 calipers would fit on the 91 knuckle? Brought all the parts home with me to mock it up. Too dark right now and the monster Skeeter's are feeding. I just wondered if anyone knew off hand so I don't toss and turn all night thinking about it.

Whats worse than trying to build one Dodge? Tearing down 2 COMPLETE trucks to make one TAN RC!!!???!!! We are getting close though!v

The Brake calipers in question are probably the same....but for about 30-40$ you could probably get two reman calipers @ oreilly's   

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/OBH3/184076/03345.oap?year=1991&make=Dodge&model=W150%2BPickup%2B4WD&vi=1100259&ck=Search_03345_1100259_2456&pt=03345&ppt=C0066

You should also replace hoses if at all possible....

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search/Brake+Hose/03349/C0066.oap?model=W150+Pickup+4WD&vi=1100259&year=1991&make=Dodge

You need a dial caliper to figure out your spindle nut size...but its a dodge it surely will be a readily available tool ....the other method includes BFH and a good drift punch or chisel. Just tap it off 

 

Can I come 

Quote from: SixGun on March 27, 2014, 11:11:52 PM
Unfortunately I don't have Team Dodge Whisperer working on mine.

Just plugging along learning as I go.  It will get there eventually. 

I may need decals made for my team.... 

wow...havent seen those pecs in a while....need to get working again 

It will be rolling on new wheel bearings and 4 wheel disc brakes by the end of the week 

as a side note regarding ball joint presses- Make sure you have proper adapter cups to do dana 44 axles. Sometimes these will make your life easier....sometimes not 

keep in mind a ball joint press also makes an excellent ujoint installation tool also  I recommend OTC for something you can count on working 

I am bringing Bunnies!