Spindles and Torque Converter...?
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Spindles and Torque Converter...?
Ok, so maybe the most random pairing of items to ask about...
But I might need new spindles for a Dana 60 front end. Where can I get some that are in good shape and not too spendy?
And torque converter... what is a good upgrade that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?
Also, to run a '96 TC on my '95 do I need a 96-97 flywheel?
But I might need new spindles for a Dana 60 front end. Where can I get some that are in good shape and not too spendy?
And torque converter... what is a good upgrade that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?
Also, to run a '96 TC on my '95 do I need a 96-97 flywheel?
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The torque converter is something you really shouldn't skimp on. IMHO. Give Racer X a call I've heard good things about them. The flex plate I would think is the same. Check for cracks. Bronco Graveyard has the spindles. Yukon gear and axle would also would have them. Randy's ring and pinion carries the Yukon stuff.
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Just not sure about the flex plate because I've seen a year difference in the torque converters. Some are pre-95 with a 4 bolt converter, others are 96+ with a 6 bolt converter...
Makes me think that they are different. So I have my '95 2wd trans and TC now, swapping in a 4x4 trans from a '96 that has the TC with it. Might have to use a '95 TC unless I want to switch flexplates?
Makes me think that they are different. So I have my '95 2wd trans and TC now, swapping in a 4x4 trans from a '96 that has the TC with it. Might have to use a '95 TC unless I want to switch flexplates?
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Now I don't know for sure about this. But I cant find anything that confirms the flexplate issue. In my mind all the 94.5-97 flexplates are six bolt. Like I said I'm not sure. Hopefully somebody will chime in to confirm one way or the other. Pre 94.5 might be four bolt.
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Your flexplates are both the same. No need to swap it.
Toque converter. Yes RacerX has good TC's. I am running the X6TC
Toque converter. Yes RacerX has good TC's. I am running the X6TC
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I just got a spindle kit and wheel bearing kit from Bronco Graveyard 2 months ago. Good stuff, cheap and quick. Can't ask for more than that.
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Looking closer at my spindles they have a little grease and crud on them but they're not pitted or anything. I'm gonna try to clean them up real good first before buying new ones.
I guess I can count the studs on my '95 sometime and figure out the flexplate issue. The X6TC is about $150 more than the X4TC for the earlier 4 bolt ones... oh well, I want to put a good TC in it when I do the swap.
I guess I can count the studs on my '95 sometime and figure out the flexplate issue. The X6TC is about $150 more than the X4TC for the earlier 4 bolt ones... oh well, I want to put a good TC in it when I do the swap.
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