I can't tell from the Rock Auto listing, but be sure the booster you buy is for the correct front brakes. In other words, they make disc/drum boosters and drum/drum boosters. A drum/drum booster used for applications with disc front and drum rear will not work. The drum booster has lower PSI output....

I have DJM dream beams on my 65 Crew Cab. They are great and allow you to use stock offset wheels, unlike a CV front end. Don't know about the Dakota front end.
I would have no hesitation to use the dropped beams.
Rich

John,
Looks amazing. Nicely done

Rich

I got mine from Deep Ellum auto glass. They are in Dallas and they do ship. I paid $110 for my windshield.
Rich

Solved my problem. Since Skip, Paul, Frank, Robert and Tom are a lot smarter than me, they helped me to diagnose the simplest problem. I changed the rag joint and all is good now.

Thanks guys!

Rich

James,
61-64 Inner fenders and core supports are different than 65-66. Inner fenders for 65 and 66 are also slightly different from each other but will interchange with a little work.

Sounds like your part collecting is getting serious. Good luck
Rich

John,
Looks amazing. Can't wait to see it back on the road.
Rich

John, As you know my 61 uni is red and white. My steering column was originally white and the wheel was red. May have been as a result of the two tone because the top of my dash is red and the lower portion is white. I'm 99% sure that is how it came because I saw no evidence that any other portion o...

Paul, I did contact DJM and since I used their tie rod end extensions (to eliminate bump steer) and toed the front in about 1/8", they could not offer any more advice. I re-greased the new king pins and checked all the new tie rod ends, etc. Also, both alignment shops said the caster and camber...

I will check the king pins today. Thanks
Rich

Guys, thanks for all the tips. I have new Cooper tires ands all new bushings, etc. front and rear. I'm still baffled. I have DJM dream beams and those are the only non-ford items on the truck. I wonder if the dropped beams could contribute in some way? The alignment guys told me the caster/camber wa...

I have a 65 F100 and have changed everything on the front end of this truck. It has new PS box, new king pins with brass bushings, all new tie rods, links, and arms, etc. I have exchanged the steering box twice, I have had it aligned, and re-aligned. I have not been able to find anyone that can iden...

John,
Not moved yet. started building a house in Houston and it should be done by the end of January.
Only two more trips back to California before I make the final trip to move it all.
Rich

John,
What color you painting it? Back to turquoise and white or something new?
Rich

Best joke this year.
Rich

Simpler solution to your speedo issue is to buy a VSS to mechanical speedo converter from Dakota Digital or Cable X. I used one in my uni and it works great with the early truck rear end.
Rich

I used a "Cable X" box (made by Abbott) to convert the electronic output to drive my stock speedometer in my 61. Fully programmable calibration so once tires are installed, the speedo can be set perfectly. I believe Dakota Digital also sells a similar unit.
Rich

Call Robert at 916-202-3649. H e is in Sacramento and has many sets in stock. Good guy. He will treat you right.
Rich

Good job John. Slow and steady pays off.
Rich

Call Robert Mitchell at 916-202-3649, or Tom Placer at 336-213-3826. One of them surely has the parts you need.
Rich