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Quote from: SixGun on March 26, 2014, 12:00:07 AM
Spent a little time working on the 91 D44.  I'm pulling the knuckles, axles and spindles to swap onto the 76 D44.  I was able to get the drivers side done but it got dark and the spindle was stubborn on the passenger side. That was the hardest part trying to get the spindle to separate from the knuckle.  That sucker was rusted in. Tell you what, my bfh is getting a workout on this build. 

On a side note, I picked up a ball joint press.  Brought the axle shaft home to remove ujs.  Also brought the knuckle to R&R ball joints. Could also mount the long studs and steering block.

Spent quite a while reading about taking the 76 D44 apart today.  Not looking forward to that.  Will be changing seals on that one.

Best tool I own for removing stuck spindles is a 3lb lead head hammer my dad made. I just wack the spindle where the bearing doesn't seat and work my way around till it seperates from the knuckle.

I would like to buy a ball joint press but never have. I'm cheap and have not stepped up to the plate to buy one. The local O'reily's has free tool rental so I have just went that route. I debated on picking up a press from Harbor Freight but I have not heard good reviews on there ball joint presses. They bend or break under pressure.

For the special ball joint sleeve socket I just used and old 3/4 socket and took a cut off wheel and ground out the notches to fit on the end. Took a few times of trial and error to get the perfct shape but worked good. Torque was 50ft lbs on the sleeve if I remember right. On the ball joint removal I have always just beat on the outer upper part of the axle "C" right next to the joint with a BFH a few times and they pop right loose. It's easier with the rotor etc. removed. To remove them from the knuckle I have just punched them out with a BFH and a big chisle. Now putting the new ones in is lots easier with a joint press though.

I'm glad to see I'm not the only with a problem. I have 3 garages and one large shed between my house and my rental house and they are pretty much full. One of them at the rental house is full to the gills with 72-80 Power Wagon parts. Two car garage at home has my Dart in it and no room for wifes Jeep. She don't care as long as I clean the snow off of it in the winter. I also have my boat, atv trailer and a spare box for my 78 Club Cab in the backyard. Plus my 24 ft camper is parked at my Dad's because it won't fit up the driveway at home. Now I have a 16 yr old that is getting into Broncos and is starting his own collection of Ford parts. But I will say this, it is organized at least. When will it end? 

Quote from: SixGun on August 30, 2012, 08:56:10 PM
  Ryan, did you just flip us off??   

I seen that also. That's funny stuff right there. 

Sweet!   

Quote from: crazzywolfie on August 29, 2012, 10:24:08 AM
they must have cut all you trouble makers off .

I'm innocent! Innocent I tell you!

Quote from: crazzywolfie on August 29, 2012, 10:12:03 AM
if looks like RCC is back up and running

I can't get it on my end yet. 

Sweet project! I had the same problem trying to find a vent line that big. I found some at a farm supply store. You might try lookin at one of those type places. Good luck.

Hey Tony!    I know things will be alright now that Tony is here. Now where is that Pete at?

Just sayin Howdy.    I made the transition. Does anybody think RCC will ever be back up?