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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 08:38 AM
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ive heard the d44s were pretty wimpy when it came to bigger tires. but then again they only designed them for daily driving, not off road beatings!
 
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 09:49 AM
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The only thing weaker than a 44TTB is a '97+ CV contraption. Dana 60s or go home broke.

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Did really well, -much better than the old D-44's did running the swamp line with anything over 40's. One good size boulder or tree root, --snap! The 50's were beefed in comparison to the 44TTB's. Larger joints, spindles and whatnot. Brakes as well.
Nice, friend of mine has one of those "heavy half" as I call it F-250s. Semi float rear, 44HD TTB, and an AOD, yet still says F-250 on the badge.

I also like the light bar setup. Might do something like that for a '79 of mine. Although I've been told if I want to go big baller, need triple tubes...

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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 07:14 AM
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Update! finally had time to do some major work on my truck! Got the nasty old front clip off and am ready to put the new clip on! i hope my welds hold!






Now all i need is someone to help me lift the new clip onto the truck!
 
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 07:33 PM
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Well, got it all installed and buttoned up! just need to change the doors, bumper, fix the rest of the rust, and paint it! Not too far away from what I want! Enough with the talk, on with the photos!



 
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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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Nice! Good work

I am one of the few who likes the 87-91 front end though
 
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 03:26 AM
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never was a fan of the brock fronts...
 
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 03:00 PM
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you planning on putting a bed on her too or keeping the flat bed? Looks pretty nice man! I still drool when i see pics of jbrews old truck I think that body style is still timeless and just looks mean if built right.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 10:48 AM
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if i can come across a relitively rust free bed for the right price, i'll jump on it, but it'll stay flatbed for the rest of its life most likely...
 
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 08:45 PM
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 02:24 PM
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Quick exhaust vid.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 02:48 PM
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I am one jealous man...Wish I thought more about this before I did all the work I did on my 89....Looks sick though, good job!
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 10:05 PM
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Thanks! it's just a rust bucket! lol!
Side note, o2 sensors are a MUST HAVE on S/D intakes. I intalled one today and let me say throttle response is better, starts easier, and doesnt pass as much water or whatever out.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 11:00 PM
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Good work! Got it on its way to being a real purdy farm truck! Front clip looks real nice
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 08:33 AM
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Thanks!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 05:49 PM
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No real updates, just a pic of the pig doing what it was purchaced to....
 
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