Started The Dynatrac install today, Here's a few pics of the progress so far:
Stock setup:


Pic of my loot!


More loot!


Stock stub shaft compare to Dynatrac stub shaft 35 splines!


Guts of the Dynatrac. The machine work on this stuff is nice. New ABS sensors installed.



Getting closer:

The springs are "X" codes from Deaver Suspension


Thats it for now, hope to finish up tomorrow

 

Looks good.

I googled what you are doing and I read up the advantages but it still seems like a heavy penny to me.

For anyone else wondering: Dynatrac

Can I ask what you are looking for out of this? What are you plans with the vehicle?

Not trying to knock you in any fashion, just enjoy asking why the mod is happening so I can figure out whether I need to add it to my list of 5 billions things I want.

I do really want to know how different the truck feels after this.

 

I've always wanted to know what the benefit of this kit is also.

 

The main benefit is being able to service the front wheel bearings. Replacement parts if needed are cheap. Heavier duty setup for large tires.

There are a few disadvantages as well: Cost, and you have to get out to lock the hubs in

 

ah, its hi-steer for fords.... would be nicee

 

I think a ton of people are doing that anyways because the auto system tends to "suck" or lack there of.

 

Just to clear it up I am installing the Free spin kit, Not the Super duty combo kit.

Dynatrac

 

Whoops, sorry! Could have just spent another 1000.00

 

I have this kit as well. Nice job with the pics. The truck doesn't feel any different than it does with stock parts, but these will take much more abuse. The stock set-up does not give you the option of replacing the bearings without the hub assy. This is a throwback to an older design with replaceable bearings and races. Much cheaper to service over the long run. Also, on the stock hub, the bearings are a much narrower size and stacked directly next to each other at the rear or axle side of the hub. This kit uses a wider roller bearing and places one at the inside of the hub, and one at the outside. This puts the workload between the bearings with much less stress on them. Think of it as this. Hold a heavy object in your hand out at arms length... now support your fist on the edge of the table and hang that same item at your elbow. It will be much easier on your arm with the weight distributed between centers than out at one end. That workload gets multiplied with things like lifts, oversize tires, offset wheels or added payloads such as snow plows ect. I have no regrets after putting this in my truck. In fact I will be putting a set in our Excursion this spring as well. We have a bad hub, but I'm gonna limp it through the cold season and do it when I don't need gloves on. The one thing that concerned me was the spacers for the brake calipers. In order to line up with the rotors I had to use them. Made me nervous. After several thousand miles though I have had no issues. Worth the $ to me.

 

My project was stopped due to a frozen caliper pin

I heat, beat, twisted and swore at that thing ,alas its stuck. Other than that it went pretty good. Hoping I can buy just the bracket from ED.
More pics:
Cryoed Powerslots and Hawk LTS's

Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac 325/65 R18



SS brake lines from SDHQ

 

Nice writeup with pics Walt, heavy duty..

 

Clean truck, nice job on the install.

 

man, I just signing up to become a dist for Dynatrac too.


as soon as I get everything in place I'll let everyone know.

 

F81Z2B292AB is the brake caliper adaptor retainer. lh/rh same

 

Keep me posted Ed. I'll be in for another kit. I got my last kit right from Dynatrac. They pricematched the best dealer price, but had better knowledge and service. Couldn't find a "good" dealer with a decent price. That should all change soon I guess eh?