"its all about ol' black"

[Lnielson]

Interested to see how this turns out. I searched and couldn't see a 4.10 and below carrier option in this maximizer limited slip. I think I'd go for one if they had that option.

Nice to see your progress.

[doubleclucker]

Time to tap in new seals .
A 1/2 3/4 ton front spindle nut socket fits seal perfectly for installing .

The backlash on the gearing was at .008 when removed and we are hoping to keep the same. The factory carrier had .045 on ring gear side and .066 on non.
We removed bearings and honed out for a slip fit on new carrier to get lash within specs;then installed new bearings on the Maximizer carrier.
Needed .048 on ring gear and .032 on non and it got us the .008 we were looking for when installed with new bearings and torqued to spec.

[doubleclucker]

Its in!
Now all the front parts can be installed.
Next will be a video similar to my rear install and my opinion of this so-called knock off of TrueTrac

[mtden17]

Any updates?

[doubleclucker]

The Maximizer has been in for a little while now and is virtually unnoticeable with hubs locked all the time and not powered.
When being powered the front is very easy to steer and seems to be sure footed without the strain of constantly darting back and fourth on snow covered roads like the Locker would exhibit. When getting wood out of bush and such its turns very easy at slow speeds without unlocking rear drive or front drive to turn sharp.
My thumbs up for this very streetable and affordable differential. I will keep you posted on longevity.

Maximizer dana 60 35 spline 4.56 OL' BLACK -...

[44th Miss Inf]

Going to use your NV4500 bellhousing idea on my trans swap.

Thanks for the photos

[doubleclucker]

44th Miss Inf- no problem , thats why I post this stuff to help other people .
Ol' Black was down the past couple of weeks had to order new rebuilt tbi engine from ATK as the high mile one in it was starting to make some noise down low.
Back up and running again love my differentials and no issues.
Also the motor has a 3 year warranty!

[gearheadperkins]

very nice truck. You have given me some ideas for my 72...

[doubleclucker]

OL' Black gets some updates-
Got some union pacific sequential LED taillights to replace the badly sun faded ones, straight bolt on and plug in... very nice!
Decided to get the LMC 81-87 door panels I have always wanted. I just had to change the inside handle from the 77-80 and winder.

[doubleclucker]

While I was ordering door panels I got a new bench seat cover (Vinyl) because I am always spilling coffee LOL!

Already swapped to an 81-87 seat some time ago.

The foam was pretty good shape so it was reused , but I added a 3" memory foam mattress pad to the bottom seat between the springs and the foam for a comfort boost.

The cover came with hog rings and pliers (bonus)

[doubleclucker]

To tighten the springs up in the seat suspension I bent up the tabs added zip ties under to make thicker then bent them back down.
Quick paint then put the 'socks on the rooster'
I think it turned out alright .

[FoxCustom]

Excellent seat re-do! Looks fresh but right at home in that cab too.

[GSP7]

Id like to know how those LMC interior door panels hold up, cause they are painted according to LMC..... paint chip off?

[doubleclucker]

Originally Posted by GSP7

Id like to know how those LMC interior door panels hold up, cause they are painted according to LMC..... paint chip off?

No problem with the color or finish but acquired a small crack on top of panel about middle of window my other panels from them77-80 cracked in same spot
. These panels seem and feel like cheap crap , but I love the look (style) of them.

[GSP7]

Originally Posted by doubleclucker

. These panels seem and feel like cheap crap , .

I need head light bezels and grill for my '81 k20.... Im wondering who has the best quality ones and who has the cheap crap

Ive been to the Truck and Car Shop of Orange in Ca. I wonder if their stuff is better than LMC.... Bought a item from Brothers too, it was a POS

[Honest Bob]

Really cool truck. Your doing some good work!