1990 D250 to W250
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Today I installed the seals in my hydroboost and reassembled it.
Hopefully there will be no leaks
Hopefully there will be no leaks
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Just for fun I tried the astro van hydroboost mount. I fits like it was made to go on a first gen. This is from a mid 90's astro. I may change the pushrod to a adjustable one to get the pedal a bit lower.
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The Astro's ABS brakes are awesome also. I wonder if that system could be installed somehow.
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Looks great Mark...I'm a bit jealous that it's just a drop in! But good info for those who are wanting to source these parts from the wrecker.
Didn't you already order the adjustable push rod? And how did you re-stake the pushrod?
Didn't you already order the adjustable push rod? And how did you re-stake the pushrod?
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I didn't stake it yet,Just in case it leaks. I had to tap it in with a small ballpein hammer and couldn't pull it back out by hand. If it needs to be re staked I think I will drill a 5/8 hole in a piece of scrap 3/8" then cut it in half to make a cradle to support the input rod. For a tool I think a small chisel rounded off and shaped to fit would work.
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I am not so good with the electronics to tackle something like that
But I like ditching the stock master cylinder.
My father is fixing to learn why I did the swap, He got a rebuilt MC from O'realy's. The complaining shall soon begin.
But I like ditching the stock master cylinder.
My father is fixing to learn why I did the swap, He got a rebuilt MC from O'realy's. The complaining shall soon begin.
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The rear axle that would be piece of cake. Now the front axle the ABS censers would be a challenge.
It would be a marriage of 1st gen axle carrier and tubes with 2nd or 3rd gen steer ends Brakes Abs censers ETC ETC Inner axles will probably need to be made and then a set of Dynaloc? Locking Hubs for Dodge and GM Dana 60 with 35 Spline OR .Dynatrac Free Spin Heavy Duty Front Hub Conversion Kit 03-09 Dodge Ram 5.9L / 6.7L Cummins
The plumbing & electronics that pretty strait forward.
It can be done.
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As I recall from working on my Astro, it has tone ring on all 4 wheels.
On a D350 Dodge, no axles in the front, (2WD)
On a D350 Dodge, no axles in the front, (2WD)
I looked at that Idea some time ago when I helped my neighbor replace the front brakes on his 98 12v.
The rear axle that would be piece of cake. Now the front axle the ABS censers would be a challenge.
It would be a marriage of 1st gen axle carrier and tubes with 2nd or 3rd gen steer ends Brakes Abs censers ETC ETC Inner axles will probably need to be made and then a set of Dynaloc? Locking Hubs for Dodge and GM Dana 60 with 35 Spline OR .Dynatrac Free Spin Heavy Duty Front Hub Conversion Kit 03-09 Dodge Ram 5.9L / 6.7L Cummins
The plumbing & electronics that pretty strait forward.
It can be done.
The rear axle that would be piece of cake. Now the front axle the ABS censers would be a challenge.
It would be a marriage of 1st gen axle carrier and tubes with 2nd or 3rd gen steer ends Brakes Abs censers ETC ETC Inner axles will probably need to be made and then a set of Dynaloc? Locking Hubs for Dodge and GM Dana 60 with 35 Spline OR .Dynatrac Free Spin Heavy Duty Front Hub Conversion Kit 03-09 Dodge Ram 5.9L / 6.7L Cummins
The plumbing & electronics that pretty strait forward.
It can be done.
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Ive never looked at 2wd But I think that would be very doable and easier than a 4X4 It would be getting the whole front end to fit and the swap in the P&E
The 98 my neighbor has, the rear has 1 tone ring just like the one in the 1st gen RWAL
The 98 my neighbor has, the rear has 1 tone ring just like the one in the 1st gen RWAL
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Mark,
Has it been too hot in Cali. for working on your truck?
Has it been too hot in Cali. for working on your truck?
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Just noticed Bobva was banned. That is too bad. I've lost count of the number of good people banned on this site.
Sorry Mark for the thread hijack./
Sorry Mark for the thread hijack./