1976 dodge power wagon
09-25-2010, 02:25 PM
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1976 dodge power wagon
Hey guys, I haven't posted in awhile, been busy with school and work. Anyways I've been looking for a truck to put my cummins into with not much luck. But yesterday I seen a 76 3/4 ton power wagon for sale with no motor. It doesn't have much rust and has a lift enough were I couldn't get it. Would the cummins fit in here?
09-25-2010, 04:23 PM
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never assume anything,
your going to want to upgrade that axle anyways, heavier front springs might be considered also, or just a higher lift in the front only to level her out.
your going to want to upgrade that axle anyways, heavier front springs might be considered also, or just a higher lift in the front only to level her out.
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The 44 will do OK for a while...unless you beat on it. The Cummins only weighs 100lbs or so more than a big block...so while it's not optimum....it will live for a while.
Also....someone swapped that axle into the truck. A 76 should have the Full time 4x4 with the NP203 cast iron case. The Vacuum setup didn't come about until 82 or so....
Also....someone swapped that axle into the truck. A 76 should have the Full time 4x4 with the NP203 cast iron case. The Vacuum setup didn't come about until 82 or so....
09-26-2010, 01:03 AM
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440trk is right on the axle... 75 to 79 were all full time 4x4s.
As for if it will fit....
Yeah it will.
Should be a bolt in for you. And you need to get rid of that 44 CAD axle. Go for a D60...even if you use a full time setup.
Good luck.
MM
As for if it will fit....
Yeah it will.
Should be a bolt in for you. And you need to get rid of that 44 CAD axle. Go for a D60...even if you use a full time setup.
Good luck.
MM
09-26-2010, 08:43 AM
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Here's a pic of it...thanks for the replies.
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http://yfrog.com/n720100925181016792j
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http://yfrog.com/n720100925181016792j
09-26-2010, 03:17 PM
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Yeah man get er dun
And i am sure with all the knowledge here on this sight you will be fine doing an axle swap and putting the motor in.
That would be so awesome good luck.
And i am sure with all the knowledge here on this sight you will be fine doing an axle swap and putting the motor in.
That would be so awesome good luck.
09-28-2010, 11:24 AM
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Hey thanks for the pics. The guy selling it is insisting it's a dana 60 in the front. The transfer case only has 4wd selections and it doesn't have lockout hubs. So could it have come factory with a full time dana 60 up front?
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After reading this twice, no it didn't come with that axle. As 440trk said it didn't come out until later. Also when that axle is equipped in a part time 4x4, it disengages when the trans. is put into 2wd. This supposed to cut down of excessive drag.
I wouldn't worry too much about the axle right away. there will be plently of time after you get the motor and trans in there to worry about an axle.
I wouldn't worry too much about the axle right away. there will be plently of time after you get the motor and trans in there to worry about an axle.