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KQQL IT · 03-13-2022, 12:44 PM

My brother's stepper.

The 12 bolt gov bomb died.
I had a spare 10 bolt with a 3.73 gear
So that's in til the 9 inch gets here from quick performance
Fun Saturday project.

farmall · 03-13-2022, 01:56 PM

Did it still move or free spool?

KQQL IT · 03-13-2022, 02:02 PM

It still drove.
But was making bad noises.

**66gmcguy** · 03-15-2022, 11:23 AM

Time to get an Eaton Truetrac for that ford 9"

SSSilverado · 03-15-2022, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 66gmcguy

Time to get an Eaton Truetrac for that ford 9"

I agree, I got an Eaton Truetrac for my 8.5" 10 bolt and it's great. I paid an experienced old timer to set mine. It feels like rear tires claw around corners on punch it. A mechanic friend recommended Truetrac and I'm glad I did it.

KQQL IT · 03-15-2022, 09:19 PM

I think that's what he got ordered, rotor to rotor from quick performance.
I have a detroit locker in mine and told him not to get one.
Clunk bang and the wiggle when you lift.

farmall · 03-16-2022, 12:22 AM

I went from open to Trutrac in the K5 rear last summer. It only snowed once this winter and with new BFG ATs it felt good on the street. Wet pavement turns from a stop are the biggest difference I have noticed. I will do the front some day.

KQQL IT · 03-17-2022, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 66gmcguy

Time to get an Eaton Truetrac for that ford 9"

Remembered to ask. That is what he ordered. Got the tracking number yesterday.

72c20customcamper · 03-17-2022, 03:10 PM

I got the Yukon posi 3.54 third member when I ordered my Quick Performance 9 inch also went with 1350 ujoints. This was for my Chevelle, your brothers going to love the rear .

KQQL IT · 03-18-2022, 07:23 AM

He got a 1350 yoke as well. Need a conversion u joint from a 1330 till get the current one retubed with a
Kinda funny the only actual ford parts will be the brakes.

I've already put one under my 73 but with a detroit locker.
And it has a few bad habits.
3.82 locker 31 spline moser axles 1350 joint
Been bomb proof so far

LT7A · 03-18-2022, 06:58 PM

Great looking truck. What caused the final demise? A hard launch, or just getting on it a bit? I have one of those and I don't treat it like a ticking time bomb, but I don't baby it either. 72C20CC, that set-up you've got looks like art.

KQQL IT · 03-18-2022, 11:22 PM

Believe a donut or 5 may have been its demise.
And it was a used locker with a recent re-gear from 4.56 to 3.73-

LT7A · 03-20-2022, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Believe a donut or 5 may have been its demise.
And it was a used locker with a recent re-gear from 4.56 to 3.73-

Haha, yep, I'll bet donuts'll do it. Maybe I'll just eat mine, not drive them for now.

72c20customcamper · 03-19-2022, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

Great looking truck. What caused the final demise? A hard launch, or just getting on it a bit? I have one of those and I don't treat it like a ticking time bomb, but I don't baby it either. 72C20CC, that set-up you've got looks like art.

It's been my curse for the most part I tend to get overly fussy when I'm doing things. The QP center housing was used not sure if they still are ,the tubes were new . There were some pits in it so I filled them and used DCC black .

LT7A · 03-20-2022, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

It's been my curse for the most part I tend to get overly fussy when I'm doing things. The QP center housing was used not sure if they still are ,the tubes were new . There were some pits in it so I filled them and used DCC black .

That looks really nice. The innards look like jewelry too. I hear you, too nice can be too much time and effort. But I personally also have a thing for details. Now if you start wet sanding that thing, we might have to tell you to get out from under there, haha.

KQQL IT · 03-20-2022, 01:51 PM

I went to wipe the oil up from a recent oil change and wiped paint off.
And I'm about re gear mine for something more tolerant on the highway and fight the urge to not pull it out and powder coat it and and and....

72c20customcamper · 03-20-2022, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

That looks really nice. The innards look like jewelry too. I hear you, too nice can be too much time and effort. But I personally also have a thing for details. Now if you start wet sanding that thing, we might have to tell you to get out from under there, haha.

Been there . In high school I worked in a restoration shop did a couple of Bently and Packard frames like that .

**special-K** · 03-26-2022, 03:14 PM

Yeah, the Gov-Loc is a helpful unit if you play nice with it. I've only had them in 8-lugger work trucks I was kind to. Only engaged when needed in the soup. In a half ton? No thanks, no fun. I've used an Auburn Gear in a 12-bolt and was very happy all the way around. That Ford rear with Tru-Trac will allow him to have his fun

03-13-2022, 12:44 PM	#1
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Gov bomb went boom My brother's stepper. The 12 bolt gov bomb died. I had a spare 10 bolt with a 3.73 gear So that's in til the 9 inch gets here from quick performance Fun Saturday project. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-13-2022, 01:56 PM	#2
farmall Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central OR Posts: 728	Re: Gov bomb went boom Did it still move or free spool? __________________ 1955 GMC 250 8 Flatbed 1971 C30 157" 350 4spd 10' Flatbed 81 GMC K30 CnC 9' Flatbed 454 T400 89 GMC Jimmy Stock https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810958 71 LT1 Convertible, 72 Coupe 69 CJ5, 75 CJ6, 67 M715, 72 M35A2 Bobbed, 95 XLC2

03-13-2022, 02:02 PM	#3
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: Gov bomb went boom It still drove. But was making bad noises. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-15-2022, 11:23 AM	#4
66gmcguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 341	Re: Gov bomb went boom Time to get an Eaton Truetrac for that ford 9"

03-15-2022, 09:19 PM	#6
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: Gov bomb went boom I think that's what he got ordered, rotor to rotor from quick performance. I have a detroit locker in mine and told him not to get one. Clunk bang and the wiggle when you lift. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-16-2022, 12:22 AM	#7
farmall Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central OR Posts: 728	Re: Gov bomb went boom I went from open to Trutrac in the K5 rear last summer. It only snowed once this winter and with new BFG ATs it felt good on the street. Wet pavement turns from a stop are the biggest difference I have noticed. I will do the front some day. __________________ 1955 GMC 250 8 Flatbed 1971 C30 157" 350 4spd 10' Flatbed 81 GMC K30 CnC 9' Flatbed 454 T400 89 GMC Jimmy Stock https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810958 71 LT1 Convertible, 72 Coupe 69 CJ5, 75 CJ6, 67 M715, 72 M35A2 Bobbed, 95 XLC2

03-17-2022, 03:10 PM	#9
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,716	Re: Gov bomb went boom I got the Yukon posi 3.54 third member when I ordered my Quick Performance 9 inch also went with 1350 ujoints. This was for my Chevelle, your brothers going to love the rear . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

03-18-2022, 07:23 AM	#10
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: Gov bomb went boom He got a 1350 yoke as well. Need a conversion u joint from a 1330 till get the current one retubed with a Kinda funny the only actual ford parts will be the brakes. I've already put one under my 73 but with a detroit locker. And it has a few bad habits. 3.82 locker 31 spline moser axles 1350 joint Been bomb proof so far Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-18-2022, 06:58 PM	#11
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,620	Re: Gov bomb went boom Great looking truck. What caused the final demise? A hard launch, or just getting on it a bit? I have one of those and I don't treat it like a ticking time bomb, but I don't baby it either. 72C20CC, that set-up you've got looks like art.

03-18-2022, 11:22 PM	#12
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: Gov bomb went boom Believe a donut or 5 may have been its demise. And it was a used locker with a recent re-gear from 4.56 to 3.73- __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-20-2022, 01:51 PM	#16
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: Gov bomb went boom I went to wipe the oil up from a recent oil change and wiped paint off. And I'm about re gear mine for something more tolerant on the highway and fight the urge to not pull it out and powder coat it and and and.... __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-26-2022, 03:14 PM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Gov bomb went boom Yeah, the Gov-Loc is a helpful unit if you play nice with it. I've only had them in 8-lugger work trucks I was kind to. Only engaged when needed in the soup. In a half ton? No thanks, no fun. I've used an Auburn Gear in a 12-bolt and was very happy all the way around. That Ford rear with Tru-Trac will allow him to have his fun __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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