RE: [ihc] Slight lift to older Travelall

["John M. Adams" <jma@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Allan Ericson [mailto:lowvolt@domain.elided]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2003 9:42 PM
> To: jma@domain.elided; ihc@domain.elided
> Subject: Re: [ihc] Slight lift to older Travelall
>
>
> John-
>
> The switch from 6 bolt to 8 bolt was after the 68 model year,
> when the body
> went from round to square.
>
> The 1200 and 1210 have the same rear end. The 200 dually has the
> same spring
> perches, but the single wheel axle's springs are outboard, and the perches
> must be moved. I would not let that stop me.

You make it sound relatively easy. I will ask for advice here if I end up
with a 200.

> The 200 front end will fit, although the 3/4 ton version has disc brakes.

If I end up with disc brakes in front, all I would need to upgrade otherwise
is my booster and master cylinder, correct?

> The 1 ton version has a D70 front with drum brakes and closed
> knuckles, same
> as earlier 1300/1310 models.
>
> If you find a donor 1210, pull the axles and springs and swap them all.

Perhaps that would be the easiest route. Forget about disc brakes, not have
to move the perches in back... and still get the increased height, load
capacity, and improved steering.

When it comes down to it, the decision will be somewhat driven by what I can
find (and for how much) near to home.

Thanks, -John A.


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