I had seen that kit and thought it looked good too. It will really all depend on how the axles come out. I already have most of the parts for them either on order or picked out. I want both axles internally exactly how I want them before I start the swap. Originally, I was going to do lincoln lockers in both to save money for the swap. The problem with that is it isn't really what I wanted especially since the main goal of my build is to keep it streetable. So, I bought the detroit for the rear 14 bolt and last night I bought an Eaton E-Locker for the front. This will give me a very nice selectable locker for the front and a good strong locker for the rear. I'll easily be able to drive it on the street without problems. Most of all, I will have both axles exactly how I want them and will not have to mess with swapping carriers, ect. in the future.
I called Clayton today and talked to them about options for stretching it with 37's and not having to do a comp cut. They recommended going with a 5" stretch, but nothing more. This way I don't have to cut the body like crazy and I can still run an fuel cell under it. I was thinking of going with a 7" stretch, but they say that would require a fuel cell in the rear cargo area and a full comp cut. Both are not what I want. Right now, I am looking seriously at their "5 Inch Stretch Rear Upgrade Kit" which runs right at $1249.00. I still need to talk options with them though as I want something that would be a whole package. Upper and lower spring mounts, axle side lower control arm mounts, 4 link truss with upper mounts, frame side mounts, the control arms and shock mounts. That is really what I need. The kit above have all of that minus the lower control arms mounts and axle side coil spring mount. It also comes with a few items I don't need like the frame notch kit for outboard shocks. I don't really need it because since I am going to run full width axles, I will have the room for outboard shocks without notching the frame. I want to see if they would do a package deal on something closer to my needs.
Once the weather breaks and the roads are clean I will go get the rear axle. I found one for $100.00 about 40 minutes away. Crappy weather has just kept me from going to get it. Same thing with the tires. Have them found and on hold for $300.00, just need to go get them.
So, for those following along this is what I'm looking at overall to date:
Front:
79 Ford HP60 Front Full Width
5.13 Gears w/ Timken Install Kit
Eaton E-Locker
TNT Truss w/ all mounts
Crossover Steering (Tie Rod on the knuckle/Drag Link Over the Knuckle)
Custom Track bar
Rusty's Radius Type Long Arms (Picked up on eBay super cheap)
Spicer U-Joints
Spicer Lock Outs
Stock Axle Shafts 35 spline inner/30 spline outer
New Seals
Probably my own custom creation of a modified/welded stock diff cover
Maybe a little shave/grinding for ground clearance???
Rear:
Corp 14 Bolt (New Style)
5.13 Gears w/ Timken Install Kit
Disc Brake Conversion
Detroit Locker
That is basically where the definite parts of the build end.
Everything else is still in the works and planning stages.
