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Old 04-01-2019, 07:03 PM   #21
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That torque tube seal looks like a high labor job to install?
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Old 04-01-2019, 07:50 PM   #22
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I run 7.50 on the back and 5.50 up front Ive not had a diff oil drain issue. However in the garage I have small ramps for the front about an inch high.
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Old 04-01-2019, 07:55 PM   #23
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This will cause an oil drain problem from the rear. 5:60 x 15 on front. 7:60 x 15 on rear.
4 inch dropped axle. Bottom of chin pan is 4 1/2 in. off ground. Not complaining, just saying.
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Old 04-01-2019, 07:56 PM   #24
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This will cause an oil drain problem from the rear. %:60 x 15 0n front. 7:60 x 15 on rear.
4 inch dropped axle.
I sure like the look!
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Old 04-01-2019, 08:08 PM   #25
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Shorter spring shackles with a panhard bar to keep things from swaying.

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Old 04-03-2019, 10:13 AM   #26
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That torque tube seal looks like a high labor job to install?
You are correct. Requires removal of rear end as shown here.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...center+bearing
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