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Super73 · 10-12-2008, 01:10 AM

Ok.. I think with in the next 2 weeks I'll have $4,000-$4,500. I need to put $2,000 of it away to pay my buddy that is helping me on my Camaro. So, lets say I have $2,000 to spend. What do I spend it on?

There really isn't much I can change on my motor set up other than maybe a different cam or something like a vacum pump.

The thought of a glass tilt front end is there. I'm guessing with shipping it's be close to $1,500.

I guess Lexan for the windows?

I need to put at least a 6 point in the truck.

I have gears to put in it, perhaps axles would be a wise choice?

What are other places could I put the money?

RatPwrd72 · 10-12-2008, 07:25 AM

If you're good in the motor department, start on another area. Do you have C-Clip Eliminators (assuming you're running a chevy rear end)? Longer wheel studs? You can never go wrong updating/installing things in the line of making your racing safer..... Or less likely to break stuff and cut your racing short...A good rollcage, seatbelts, fire extinguisher, helmet, etc are a MUST before all else.....

Marv D · 10-12-2008, 10:24 AM

How about paint!!
LMAO, Oh come on, you know somebody was going to say it!

Seriously,, I agree with Ratpwrd all the way,, safety items are always a good investiment. Beefing up axles / axle retention, if the driveshaft and yokes aren set up for 1350 u-joints, that can eat a big part of your budget right there with trans / rear yokes and a new CM shaft. Loosing a little weight off the front is always a good thing. Don't I remember you have, or were looking at tubular upper and lower control arms? If so dumping the stock steering column and gear box for a rack is about a 60 pound savings even after the light weight tubular control arms,, or just go strut and be done with it?? Yeah we can think of all sorts of cool ideas to spend that 2grand and have you searching for more can't we

Super73 · 10-12-2008, 01:37 PM

Paint?? Awe man.. I like my multicolored POS looking truck

I'm thinking I should put it towards some safety stuff. So maybe the tilt then the 6 point.

Since I need the gears installed, I might just pick up some 9" style ends and new axles and put a spool in it.

All that would probably be right around the $2000-2,500 mark?

djracer · 10-12-2008, 07:27 PM

you could buy me a block!

RatPwrd72 · 10-12-2008, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super73

Paint?? Awe man.. I like my multicolored POS looking truck

I'm thinking I should put it towards some safety stuff. So maybe the tilt then the 6 point.

Since I need the gears installed, I might just pick up some 9" style ends and new axles and put a spool in it.

All that would probably be right around the $2000-2,500 mark?

If you have a 12 bolt Chevy in it now, keep it simple....Use a C-Clip Eliminator, a Spool and quality axles. I'm running Mark Williams stuff from the early 80's that has (no sh*t) at least 1,500 passes on it.....Spend the extra cash and get the higher spline count (I'm running 35's).

My original axle tags (metal plates on the axle ends the tech guys look at) were faded out, so I called Mark Williams. All I had to provide was my axle serial #'s and I had new tags in two days free of charge....Good people for sure.

thirdstreettito · 10-12-2008, 09:16 PM

Get some Moser 39 Spline Axles!

dirtball · 10-13-2008, 12:38 AM

I never heard of 39 spline axles.

Super73 · 10-13-2008, 01:53 AM

I was looking around for a spool. It doesn't seem like there are many options for the truck 12 bolt.

RatPwrd72 · 10-13-2008, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Super73

I was looking around for a spool. It doesn't seem like there are many options for the truck 12 bolt.

Really, if you're going back with a 12 bolt, a car 12 bolt would work just fine. We're running a 71 or so model car 12 bolt that has been narrowed 4 inches total. Otherwise, the 9 inch ford is a popular axle.

nxtruck · 10-13-2008, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super73

I was looking around for a spool. It doesn't seem like there are many options for the truck 12 bolt.

Super,
Moser makes both a 30 and a 33 spline spool for the truck 12-bolt. I have one of their 30 spline spools and have no complaints with it. Bought one of the LPW braced covers for it, also.

djracer · 10-13-2008, 08:20 PM

just put a nine inch in it if you don't want to ever replace it!

ton*loc · 10-13-2008, 08:22 PM

hookers and beer man hookers and beer

Super73 · 10-13-2008, 10:14 PM

I thought about a 9" but already have the gears and bearing kit sitting there.

Does the Moser one allow you to use the same replacement bearing kit as the factory posi?

I guess I need to pull the axles out and measure them..

nxtruck · 10-14-2008, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super73

I thought about a 9" but already have the gears and bearing kit sitting there.

Does the Moser one allow you to use the same replacement bearing kit as the factory posi?

I guess I need to pull the axles out and measure them..

Yes, the Moser spool that I have uses the same bearings as the posi that it replaced. You will have to figure on a c-clip eliminator kit if you decide to go with a spool, though.

Super73 · 10-14-2008, 06:51 PM

If I go spool, I was thinking about picking up 9" axle ends. When the rear gets put together, have them weld them on.

69trk · 10-14-2008, 08:32 PM

I did the moser 33 spline with c-clip eliminator and a full spool and a billet 1350 moser yoke. Moser told me that the yoke won't work on the truck rearend, but my rearend shop told me that it would. So i bought it anyway and it fits perfectly. I drive mine on the street and on the strip and have had no problems. I would like to go 9", but i was looking for easy and cheap for now, and i have had no complaints. Now i have to save up for a cage and a tank with rear sump to go under the bed.

*72lb4x4* · 10-14-2008, 10:49 PM

Sorry to rain on the parade, but anytime I get a chunk of cash dropped on me, I save a big part of it.

Not many people call me a big spender though...

prostreet1967 · 10-22-2008, 12:28 PM

9 inch, spool, nice aluminum center section, disc brakes

10-12-2008, 01:10 AM	#1
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	What to spend my money on?? Ok.. I think with in the next 2 weeks I'll have $4,000-$4,500. I need to put $2,000 of it away to pay my buddy that is helping me on my Camaro. So, lets say I have $2,000 to spend. What do I spend it on? There really isn't much I can change on my motor set up other than maybe a different cam or something like a vacum pump. The thought of a glass tilt front end is there. I'm guessing with shipping it's be close to $1,500. I guess Lexan for the windows? I need to put at least a 6 point in the truck. I have gears to put in it, perhaps axles would be a wise choice? What are other places could I put the money? __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

10-12-2008, 07:25 AM	#2
RatPwrd72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Maysville, OK Posts: 227	Re: What to spend my money on?? If you're good in the motor department, start on another area. Do you have C-Clip Eliminators (assuming you're running a chevy rear end)? Longer wheel studs? You can never go wrong updating/installing things in the line of making your racing safer..... Or less likely to break stuff and cut your racing short...A good rollcage, seatbelts, fire extinguisher, helmet, etc are a MUST before all else..... __________________ 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super- Pump gas 496,TH-400, TCI Stall, 3.73's,Ochre & White two-tone w/Olive Interior 1967 Chevy Short Step Drag Truck-Iron Headed 468 Making Memories My momma took me off the bottle years ago..... Last edited by RatPwrd72; 10-12-2008 at 07:30 AM.

10-12-2008, 10:24 AM	#3
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: What to spend my money on?? How about paint!! LMAO, Oh come on, you know somebody was going to say it! Seriously,, I agree with Ratpwrd all the way,, safety items are always a good investiment. Beefing up axles / axle retention, if the driveshaft and yokes aren set up for 1350 u-joints, that can eat a big part of your budget right there with trans / rear yokes and a new CM shaft. Loosing a little weight off the front is always a good thing. Don't I remember you have, or were looking at tubular upper and lower control arms? If so dumping the stock steering column and gear box for a rack is about a 60 pound savings even after the light weight tubular control arms,, or just go strut and be done with it?? Yeah we can think of all sorts of cool ideas to spend that 2grand and have you searching for more can't we __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

10-12-2008, 01:37 PM	#4
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: What to spend my money on?? Paint?? Awe man.. I like my multicolored POS looking truck I'm thinking I should put it towards some safety stuff. So maybe the tilt then the 6 point. Since I need the gears installed, I might just pick up some 9" style ends and new axles and put a spool in it. All that would probably be right around the $2000-2,500 mark? __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

10-12-2008, 07:27 PM	#5
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: What to spend my money on?? you could buy me a block! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-12-2008, 09:16 PM	#7
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: What to spend my money on?? Get some Moser 39 Spline Axles! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck Last edited by thirdstreettito; 10-12-2008 at 09:17 PM.

10-13-2008, 12:38 AM	#8
dirtball Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 412	Re: What to spend my money on?? I never heard of 39 spline axles. __________________ Brett Last edited by dirtball; 10-13-2008 at 09:26 AM.

10-13-2008, 01:53 AM	#9
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: What to spend my money on?? I was looking around for a spool. It doesn't seem like there are many options for the truck 12 bolt. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

10-13-2008, 08:20 PM	#12
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: What to spend my money on?? just put a nine inch in it if you don't want to ever replace it! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-13-2008, 08:22 PM	#13
ton*loc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: sioux city iowa Posts: 178	Re: What to spend my money on?? hookers and beer man hookers and beer __________________ 1986 chevy c10 in the "build" process as we speak 358 flat tops, vortec heads, .500 lift cam, NOS power shot plate system, yada yada yada MMA PIX http://www.clgpix.com/MMA/Fighters/F...C/CoteTony.htm MMA RECORD 24-5 Last edited by tonloc; 10-13-2008 at 08:22 PM.*

10-13-2008, 10:14 PM	#14
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: What to spend my money on?? I thought about a 9" but already have the gears and bearing kit sitting there. Does the Moser one allow you to use the same replacement bearing kit as the factory posi? I guess I need to pull the axles out and measure them.. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

10-14-2008, 06:51 PM	#16
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: What to spend my money on?? If I go spool, I was thinking about picking up 9" axle ends. When the rear gets put together, have them weld them on. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

10-14-2008, 08:32 PM	#17
69trk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bridgecreek ok. Posts: 1,214	Re: What to spend my money on?? I did the moser 33 spline with c-clip eliminator and a full spool and a billet 1350 moser yoke. Moser told me that the yoke won't work on the truck rearend, but my rearend shop told me that it would. So i bought it anyway and it fits perfectly. I drive mine on the street and on the strip and have had no problems. I would like to go 9", but i was looking for easy and cheap for now, and i have had no complaints. Now i have to save up for a cage and a tank with rear sump to go under the bed.

10-14-2008, 10:49 PM	#18
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: What to spend my money on?? Sorry to rain on the parade, but anytime I get a chunk of cash dropped on me, I save a big part of it. Not many people call me a big spender though...

10-22-2008, 12:28 PM	#19
prostreet1967 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: fort worth texas Posts: 395	Re: What to spend my money on?? 9 inch, spool, nice aluminum center section, disc brakes



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