Need some help from you pros. :)

[Hillbilly66]

Well, I posted my introduction thread, and now I need to get to the meat of why I am here.....to learn.

I've searched and searched, and am having a hard time finding information on 4wd trucks, specifically about brakes. I am in search of information on how to improve stopping power. The truck currently rides on 36" Super Swamper Iroks. I read plenty of information on here about different options for brakes, but very little pertains to 4wds, specifically lifted vehicles with over sized tires. What options do I have besides spending $1800 to get power disc on each corner? What's the best bang for the buck?

I need some things like wipers, tails, headliner, so on and so forth, and I've started collecting magazines, such as Mac's and LMC.... what other valuable parts sources are out there?

One of my major needs is a 4wd front hub assembly. Any thoughts? What years will work for me? Is glass even a possibility of finding? My front glass has been hacked up pretty bad by faulty wipers at some point in it's long life. Might look in to a new viewing screen for the ol girl.

Appreciate any info!

[Paul Merrell]

Does the truck have the original front axle with the drum brakes and the solid ball nuckle at the king pin. If that is the case I would just buy a new front axle from a 77 up with disc barkes. I pick-up one from Flashback Ford's for $350 8 years ago. And used the portional valve from that. The front axle is wider than the rear by 4 inches. I never did like having to adjust the front drum brakes on that old axle and driving around the city folks makes driving a classic tuff.

[Toyz]

As Paul mentioned, Tom and Kathy at Flashback F100's should be first for any parts need, especially modifications. They know slicks, and have "been there, done that". As far as Super Swampers and later model suspension swaps, it can get pretty tight with the big tires.
Paul

[Hillbilly66]

I really don't know if it's an original axle. It is drum brakes.

Here's the shot....maybe you can tell?

[Paul Merrell]

You have a open knuckle. You maybe able to get a disc brake kit from Jeff's Bronco Graveyard but its expensive.