Where are you finding the axles for that price? I have been looking in the wrong places ;)
I have learned that 2005 and later F-250's have Dana 60's and have been looking at trucks in the $3000-$5000 range. Pretty slim pickins. I have seen complete Dana 60's for $900-$3000.
If I can find an...
Color me confused....
I read that 3/4 ton trucks typically use the same axles as the 1/2 ton trucks. If you want bigger then you need a one ton.
Now I am reading about Dana 60's and Sterling 10.5's in 3/4 ton trucks......
They cannot both be right.......
I spent a couple of hours searching for a suitable 1 ton donor truck......... Where have all of the cheap old 1 tons gone???
So far I am looking at a $7k truck 300 miles away and a much nicer truck for $3500 that is 2500+ miles away.
I am beginning to consider using my 3/4 ton rat truck...
Thank you Woody.
Your calling it "Truggy" is spot on. that is exactly what I had in mind and for just the reason you mentioned. Budget. This thing will be 100% "Toy". I can claim a pickup as a "necessary tool" to justify the expense. The truggy won't pass that test. I am going to be counting...
Hey Everyone.
I have the bug.... I need to build a buggy.
I have been researching chassis, suspension and drivetrain options. I have been looking at one ton trucks to use as a donor for drivetrain and whatever else I may be able to re-task.
Then I had the thought: Could I take a 1 ton...
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