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Re: Custom Gauge Cluster This is the cluster in my sonoma in progress. There's now a mechanical oil pressure gauge under the tach and lights in the holes in the bottom. It was around $600 for this pretty basic set of sport-comp stuff. I'm happy with it so far. -Ralph

Re: T-56 AWD (not the usual questions) I was thinking that with a double-cardan joint and firmly mounted engine/tranny there would be minimal potential for binding... maybe... hopefully...

Re: T-56 AWD (not the usual questions) Thanks for the input guys. I can't find any off-the-shelf parts. I think I'm going to cut the splined section off a 2wd output shaft, combine that with a shortened slip yoke and see if it holds up. -Ralph

Re: Torsion bar tension w/ drop spindles?? The torsion bar adjusters don't change the spring rate of the torsion bar, so lowering with them doesn't soften the ride. It does require an alignment and you can reduce the available suspension travel to the point that it's easy to bottom out. This...

Re: T-56 AWD (not the usual questions) The reason I'm trying the divorced setup is somewhat less involved fabrication, better weight distribution, it allows for the tranny to be replaced, and it could be used with the viper output shaft. I'll surf some 4x4 sites for divorced tcase parts, is 27...

I've been collecting parts for a V8/T-56/AWD project for a couple years and am trying to resolve a few loose ends. I'd like opinions on the best way to create an input yoke for a remote mounted BW4472 (a 1350 u-joint connected to a 27 spline shaft). And who is the most likely to be able and...

Re: Anyone else like to overload their truck's? Pic's included! Florida to Alaska with 1,960 lbs plus me in my sonoma. I bottomed out so hard once the rearview mirror broke off the windshield. -I would NOT recommend trying this at home.