I-Beam Comparison
Feb 13, 2005 | 10:22 AM
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I-Beam Comparison
How much difference is there between 73-79 I-beams and the later I-beams?
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Feb 13, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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no one has any comments? I was wondering if the 82 style 4x4 front axle could be used
Feb 13, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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This should have been asked in the suspension forum.
Feb 13, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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I understand the later ones were stamped metal whereas the earlier ones were forged. Don't know anything about their relative dimensions...
Feb 14, 2005 | 02:07 AM
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sorry...
Feb 14, 2005 | 05:00 AM
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The question is a bit vague also.
Feb 14, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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some have king pins some newer ones have ball joints some are stamped sheet metal some are cast iron i prefer the cast iron ones with the king pins
