Tavi
Vehicle enthusiasts
That may work! I am skeptical of spacers though. I think the bigger problem is I would have to have a set custom made at this point.
12 valve would be cool! I took a gander at craigslist and the cheapest 12v I found was $2,200 and wasn't even a P-Pump. If I go the cummins route then I have to figure out what I'd do for a transmission (probably go nv4500) and figure out how to add the parking brake to the back of it. Could always use the Cummins/4L80e adapters but those are pricey and I don't think this truck will have a 4l80 forever.
We shall see as time goes on!
Totally agree with the spacer issue. The debate I was having with myself, I could replace rear axle, but would need custom adapters for the front. Or I could replace both axles. After researching prices on front and rear axles I decided it was far cheaper to go the spacer route.
If you plan on keeping the ford rims you could have the spacers machined with a hub centric ring into them. Or just have them make a few hub rings.
You could also consider a coil spring conversation on the front end. Plenty of possibilities.