[truck21]

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And so it begins, out with the 318 rear and in goes a 420 rear.

 

[tsb3]

What benefits do you get from the 420 over the 318 rear?

 

[truck21]

Differential lock and two speed rear.

 

[tsb3]

👍🏻 The diff lock would be handy. I cheat on my 400 and apply a little brake to the wheel that has lost traction. I never use high range in the rear.

 

[Kster526]

Cannot wait to see how this works out for you Don. Looks good so far

 

[HD-JD110Fan]

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And so it begins, out with the 318 rear and in goes a 420 rear.

I definitely admire you for taking on such an ambitious project with all of the careful thought, planning, and fabrication skills required. I'm sure all of it will definitely pay off for you. Thanks for the photos of the processes involved and Hats Off to You! 😀👍👍!!!

 

[ckjakline]

Looks like quite the project. Is the template for places you have to cut out?

 

[truck21]

Looks like quite the project. Is the template for places you have to cut out?

Template is from the 420 frame so some mods will have to be made.

 

[johndeereelfman]

Nice project you got going Don.

 

[LukeL]

I did this swap on my 330 a few months ago. That and foot controlled hydro were the best things I've done yet.

 

[Kster526]

Welcome to the sight Luke .

 

[truck21]

Pretty much got it done today. Not pretty but it works.

 

[Kster526]

Well done Don

 

[truck21]

Now all i've got to do is get the fender pan and everything else painted and put back together. And you all know how much I like painting.

 

[Chaser]

Looks good to me, I'd run it.

 

[truck21]

Fender pan is bare metal so definitely need to paint that.

Looks good to me, I'd run it.

 

[Kster526]

you can do it...………………….or maybe a free meal and coffee to the painter would enable a road trip but there is a local guy up there that's pretty good with a spray can

 

[ckjakline]

Looks good Don.

 

[johndeereelfman]

I'll be in contact with you Don. Would be good to work with you again!!

 

[truck21]

Yesterday's progress.