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Sep 23, 2018 | 01:55 PM

swoosh1958

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Damper drop

1979 Ford F150. 4" lift. I am installing the steering damper. Because of the lift it changes the angle of the stock mounting brackets. Anyone have a fix?

Sep 23, 2018 | 02:04 PM

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Below is a link for the kit I used. One mount clamps to the axle tube and one to the tie rod. Would work great for your set-up. Other option would be to fab a different bracket for the cross member to bring the shock body back down to the correct angle.

In reality, your angle is shallow enough you could get away with running the damper as is if you choose.

Your axle looks great! Did you do the rebuild on it?

https://www.amazon.com/Skyjacker-9110-Silver-Single-Stabilizer/dp/B007Q7SO12/ref=gwm_tlc_pi?pf_rd_s=grid-6&pf_rd_t=Gateway&pf_rd_i=mobile&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=K8WQHQG4CE18CCHGVTVB&pf_rd_p=9aba4544-934d-42d8-b6b5-30616bf879a2&pd_rd_i=B007Q7SO12#

Sep 23, 2018 | 02:50 PM

swoosh1958

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I had a pro do it! Everything new.Axles, bearings, TruTrac and 4:88 gears.That is a 4" lift. Wished I would have gone bigger. Would like 38's on it.I did the rearend myself , has a new center and TruTrac, also 4:88 Axles,Seals and bearings.

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Sep 23, 2018 | 02:55 PM

Navy_Chief

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That awesome man! Got a build thread?? If not start one, we need pictures 🤘

Sep 23, 2018 | 03:20 PM

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You may not like it! It is a 1966 F100 mounted on a "79" 4x4 frame. Playing with the flareside bed now. Like it on a 4x4 better.IMO.

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Sep 23, 2018 | 03:25 PM

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That truck looks amazing bro!! Your mission for this afternoon is to start a build thread. I NEED more of that truck in my life....

The step side looks better than I imagined but I'm still a fan of the standard bed.