thomastractorsvc 1,363 Posted October 15, 2017 On my new acquisition R it has the bracket with transverse rod that on the rear carrier mounts to the frame and uses the dog bone style torque rod that mounts to the cross member. I have found a set of 4.64s but they are without the holes for the mounting bracket for the transverse rod and it uses the old style torque rod. I have been looking for a new style cut off but in my area slim pickings, or the ratios are to high or low. I have checked on rebuilding or remans but cant justify the costs yet. Has anyone drilled the housings and used bolts for the bracket? I don't want to run the old style as I would probably make it the rears feel loose with a 16ft box grossing 80k. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terry 314 Posted October 15, 2017 What are the ratio of the old rears? i have seen guys drill the rears without holes for the transverse rod and use it.But always seen them use studs in the housings. You can mate an old end to a new end by cutting and putting in a sleeve and welding, but you have to be real close on length. terry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fjh 438 Posted October 15, 2017 Yup use the studs! I'm Not positive how ever I believe you can buy the dog bone bracket for the back now rather than the tapper much wiser than the taper ! I have seen these on the newer MRs used for pump trucks and such! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thomastractorsvc 1,363 Posted October 16, 2017 5 hours ago, terry said: What are the ratio of the old rears? i have seen guys drill the rears without holes for the transverse rod and use it.But always seen them use studs in the housings. You can mate an old end to a new end by cutting and putting in a sleeve and welding, but you have to be real close on length. terry The parts truck with old style housings are 4.64 I have 4.42 now that one is bad for sure, the other the breather was missing and it was full of dirt so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Mack 793 Posted October 16, 2017 is this the bracket you are talking about? can get better pics if you need.. I have a pair of crd92/93 4:35 but I'm on the left coast.. shipping's a bitch. BC Mack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terry 314 Posted October 16, 2017 2 hours ago, thomastractorsvc said: will slow top speed downThe parts truck with old style housings are 4.64 I have 4.42 now that one is bad for sure, the other the breather was missing and it was full of dirt so Going to a 4.64 from a 4.42 will slow you down. terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thomastractorsvc 1,363 Posted October 16, 2017 3 hours ago, BC Mack said: is this the bracket you are talking about? can get better pics if you need.. I have a pair of crd92/93 4:35 but I'm on the left coast.. shipping's a bitch. BC Mack That's the one. On mine only the rear crd93 has the transverse rod. We're those on air ride? My 85 on neway has the rods on both rears Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Mack 793 Posted October 16, 2017 12 hours ago, thomastractorsvc said: That's the one. On mine only the rear crd93 has the transverse rod. We're those on air ride? My 85 on neway has the rods on both rears I bought then as-is, but I believe they were on air... BC Mack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
