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Old Mar 6, 2025 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 1971f1004wd
Doc says the surgery went well I can’t tell yet it is very painful
glad you got yours done. Mine was on Monday. The major pain is gone just surgical pain now which is annoying. Probably be at least a month before I head your way. Hope recovery is going well.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2025 | 09:14 PM
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glad you got yours done. Mine was on Monday. The major pain is gone just surgical pain now which is annoying. Probably be at least a month before I head your way. Hope recovery is going well.
glad to hear you got yours done and best wishes for a quick recovery. As of now mine was l4-l5 disc cleanup and stenosis open up. I’ve got the staples in for another week. Most of the pain now is muscular
 
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Old Mar 16, 2025 | 03:41 PM
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Finally got the front axle back with all new inners. I’m trying to get it painted now but the doctors restrictions are making things complicated. Not being able to lift more than 15 pounds puts a dampening on progress.

 
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Old Mar 16, 2025 | 05:01 PM
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I bet it does but make sure you listen to
and as hear to what they say.

My better half is a nurse in an orthopedic office and the amount of complications from
being non compliant isn’t worth a little paint.

Having been in your shoes previously I understand the need to get stuff accomplished though. Hopefully you can find some help!
 
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Old Mar 18, 2025 | 05:12 PM
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I’ve gotten a little bit accomplished.got the front axle and all parts painted and assembled. Maybe putting it under the frame tomorrow if the blizzard prediction isn’t too bad. It’s 65 degrees today and a blizzard warning for 1am till 2pm tomorrow. This weather is crazy

 
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Old Mar 18, 2025 | 06:27 PM
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That looks real nice.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2025 | 06:59 PM
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That does look really nice! It's a high pinion D44 from what year? That track bar bolt doesn't look stock either. What brakes did you put on there?

I thought you had to take a little break from the truck for your back? haha. Be careful. Speedy recovery.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2025 | 07:18 PM
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It’s a Dana 44 out of a 74 f100. The brake kit is from horse power sales llc. I am not lifting much at all. I am using stands and ratchet straps to lift all heavy items
 
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Very nice work on that axle sir!
 
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65 degrees yesterday and this today

 
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That looks cold!
 
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hi of 60degrees today. Pretty much all snow will be gone soon
 
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Well the front axle is bolted to the frame now I need to find an adjustable track bar



 
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Old Mar 21, 2025 | 07:48 PM
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Not sure if this would work for your application, but you have fabrication skills so might be able to make it work. I checked bronco graveyard first and they show out of stock. Wild Horses 4x4 appears to have some in-stock. I didn't check elsewhere

https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/78-79-ford-bronco-adjustable-track-bar
https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/78-79-...able-track-bar
 
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