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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Canada
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Opinions on front end to convert to 4x4
Im new here, and not quite sure if this is the right place to ask this question. I wanna convert my 1969 mini schoolbus to 4x4, which front end would you recommend?
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Chester County PA, USA
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Re: Opinions on front end to convert to 4x4
Whell...I think i would try to find a dana 60 from a dually and take some WMS to WMS (wheel mounting surface) measurements and see if its wide enough. A rockwell front axle would probley be better, it can handle more weight. Try to find a military truck.
Just some ideas. Looks like it will be a cool bus..
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Re: Opinions on front end to convert to 4x4
my guess would be your gonna be looking at a rockwell front end from a duce or somthing similare. a d 60 might work but i think the rockwell would be best
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Re: Opinions on front end to convert to 4x4
I would almost say buy the whole duece and use the entire drive train for it.. could even make the bus dual rear axle...
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Re: Opinions on front end to convert to 4x4
cool idea
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Re: Opinions on front end to convert to 4x4
Yeah I would say a rockwell would be your best route to go. Jons got a very good idea too. Would be something to think about.
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