Blacktop Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 No doubt it's good. That's what I wanted to do originally several years ago. I can't find one locally though and the ones I find on the web are wayyyy too expensive. The NV4500 is going to be more costly to swap in but I should be able to put my hands on one very soon. One in hand vs two in the bush I guess. But if I somehow run across a ZF decently priced I might spring for it. Much easier swap and it'll keep it all Ford. I'd even go for a TOD but those are even more rare. Also don't know how well it would hold up to the 351w. That's the plan anyways. I've got an E4OD on the shop bench but to rebuild it properly and figure out the electronics to make it function properly aren't worth it to me. If I was using the entire EEC system I'd do it though. The t-case I've got is from a 95 and I guess since they had long been using the VSS in the rear end for the speedo they decided to omit the provision for the speedo port. It surprised me though, had a fellow Ford fanatic tell me they should have the provision in all the cases, they would just be plugged. Can I please ask, which lift kit did you go with? Any details on it and fitting info? I’m considering fitting a 4” rough country lift kit to my truck. Many thanks, Alan Oops, just seen you went with 2.5” rough country lift. I love the turbines by the way👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob84 Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 Can I please ask, which lift kit did you go with? Any details on it and fitting info? I’m considering fitting a 4” rough country lift kit to my truck. Many thanks, Alan Oops, just seen you went with 2.5” rough country lift. I love the turbines by the way👍 A quick note on the lift you might like to know. The 2.5" has stock-like rake once the coils settle in. If you're looking for a leveled look go with the 4 inch. The 2.5 inch was a pain to install but it's just tall enough. The 2.5 inch lift comes with radius arm bracket "spacers". They lower the stock bracket down. They're a pain to put in. The 4 inch lift has new radius arm brackets, much less frustrating. You'll need longer brake hoses if they're not included in the kit you get. Wasn't included in the 2.5" kit. If I wasn't hauling and towing on a regular basis I would've gone with the 4 inch. I have a little rub in a full lock turn with 33x12.50s. You will need an alignment afterwards. I'd stay away from the adjustable camber bushings. Get solid bushings. The adjustable ones are of a very low quality and I have pics to prove it. Go ahead and get a steering stabilizer while you're at it. The roads here in Arkansas are terrible, much bumpsteer with the big tires. Rough Country has wonderful customer service that are US based. That is a massive plus. I would also get new rear leaf springs instead of the lift blocks. Much better looking and a lot safe in my opinion. Thanks on the wheels! Straight from 1976! If you have any other questions let me know, would be happy to help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 I agree, the ZF is a good tranny, albeit expensive to rebuild. And my 1345 and 1356 have speedo ports. Gary, you think the Zf is any more expensive to rebuild than the New Venture??? Sorry I didn't reply. I was having issues yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 A quick note on the lift you might like to know. The 2.5" has stock-like rake once the coils settle in. If you're looking for a leveled look go with the 4 inch. The 2.5 inch was a pain to install but it's just tall enough. The 2.5 inch lift comes with radius arm bracket "spacers". They lower the stock bracket down. They're a pain to put in. The 4 inch lift has new radius arm brackets, much less frustrating. You'll need longer brake hoses if they're not included in the kit you get. Wasn't included in the 2.5" kit. If I wasn't hauling and towing on a regular basis I would've gone with the 4 inch. I have a little rub in a full lock turn with 33x12.50s. You will need an alignment afterwards. I'd stay away from the adjustable camber bushings. Get solid bushings. The adjustable ones are of a very low quality and I have pics to prove it. Go ahead and get a steering stabilizer while you're at it. The roads here in Arkansas are terrible, much bumpsteer with the big tires. Rough Country has wonderful customer service that are US based. That is a massive plus. I would also get new rear leaf springs instead of the lift blocks. Much better looking and a lot safe in my opinion. Thanks on the wheels! Straight from 1976! If you have any other questions let me know, would be happy to help! I too really like the wheels! But, I was driving when they were popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDIBronco Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 A quick note on the lift you might like to know. The 2.5" has stock-like rake once the coils settle in. If you're looking for a leveled look go with the 4 inch. The 2.5 inch was a pain to install but it's just tall enough. The 2.5 inch lift comes with radius arm bracket "spacers". They lower the stock bracket down. They're a pain to put in. The 4 inch lift has new radius arm brackets, much less frustrating. You'll need longer brake hoses if they're not included in the kit you get. Wasn't included in the 2.5" kit. If I wasn't hauling and towing on a regular basis I would've gone with the 4 inch. I have a little rub in a full lock turn with 33x12.50s. You will need an alignment afterwards. I'd stay away from the adjustable camber bushings. Get solid bushings. The adjustable ones are of a very low quality and I have pics to prove it. Go ahead and get a steering stabilizer while you're at it. The roads here in Arkansas are terrible, much bumpsteer with the big tires. Rough Country has wonderful customer service that are US based. That is a massive plus. I would also get new rear leaf springs instead of the lift blocks. Much better looking and a lot safe in my opinion. Thanks on the wheels! Straight from 1976! If you have any other questions let me know, would be happy to help! I read you are in Arkansas. Where about do you live? Arkansas isn't all that far from me (south west Illinois). If you where in the right part of the state I may have some parts that could help your project. That is a pretty nice looking truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacktop Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 A quick note on the lift you might like to know. The 2.5" has stock-like rake once the coils settle in. If you're looking for a leveled look go with the 4 inch. The 2.5 inch was a pain to install but it's just tall enough. The 2.5 inch lift comes with radius arm bracket "spacers". They lower the stock bracket down. They're a pain to put in. The 4 inch lift has new radius arm brackets, much less frustrating. You'll need longer brake hoses if they're not included in the kit you get. Wasn't included in the 2.5" kit. If I wasn't hauling and towing on a regular basis I would've gone with the 4 inch. I have a little rub in a full lock turn with 33x12.50s. You will need an alignment afterwards. I'd stay away from the adjustable camber bushings. Get solid bushings. The adjustable ones are of a very low quality and I have pics to prove it. Go ahead and get a steering stabilizer while you're at it. The roads here in Arkansas are terrible, much bumpsteer with the big tires. Rough Country has wonderful customer service that are US based. That is a massive plus. I would also get new rear leaf springs instead of the lift blocks. Much better looking and a lot safe in my opinion. Thanks on the wheels! Straight from 1976! If you have any other questions let me know, would be happy to help! Many thanks for the info sir👍 Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 I read you are in Arkansas. Where about do you live? Arkansas isn't all that far from me (south west Illinois). If you where in the right part of the state I may have some parts that could help your project. That is a pretty nice looking truck. Looking at our map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map) I see that he's in Hot Springs. Jim - I've never built nor had built a New Venture. But the ZF in BB cost me $1K to have rebuilt. Needed lots of new parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Looking at our map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map) I see that he's in Hot Springs. Jim - I've never built nor had built a New Venture. But the ZF in BB cost me $1K to have rebuilt. Needed lots of new parts. Mine rattles like a 170 pound maraca in neutral with the clutch out. 😲 I'm not looking forward to that bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob84 Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 I read you are in Arkansas. Where about do you live? Arkansas isn't all that far from me (south west Illinois). If you where in the right part of the state I may have some parts that could help your project. That is a pretty nice looking truck. Hot Springs like Gary said, so a decent drive but I do have family just a stones throw from Missouri so I'm up that way every once in a while, especially once duck season opens up lol To everyone, thanks for the compliments on the truck, wheels, etc, much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob84 Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 Looking at our map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map) I see that he's in Hot Springs. Jim - I've never built nor had built a New Venture. But the ZF in BB cost me $1K to have rebuilt. Needed lots of new parts. Gary, was that ZF rebuild something you did or pay to have someone do it? Rebuilding a trans sounds fun to me (my family tells me I'm not normal). I'd love to pick up a new skill as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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