Re: [ihc] Different Axle Widths on T'All

["Joseph Shaw, II" <josephshaw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I am by no means a super expert on this, but I do know that when I needed to
change out the rear axle on my '68 Travelall (1100, 4X4), I was under the
same impression-as was my mechanic, who was possibly the most knowledgeable
IH mechanic I have ever known.  However, we got a rear axle off of a early
'70's 1100 Travelall, and the mounting points were considerably different
(3-4", I believe)-enough that it couldn't be used without some serious
fabrication/welding work.  This perplexed both of us, but we ended up just
finding another rear axle.  What I cannot swear to is that it came off of
another T'all instead of a pick-up, but with most things IH, I have always
found that even these would be the same.  I also don't know if the donor
vehicle was 4X4 or not, but, again, wouldn't think that would make a
difference.

Just wanted to throw this out there so maybe someone would check before
getting the wrong donor vehicle!

Michael


> Allan E. says the widths and mount points are pretty much close enough
> to call the same from early '60s through the end of production.
>
> I made my '74 200 Travelette 4X4 utilizing a '74 4X4 200 parts truck.
> If you plan to use a later drive train, I would recommend the same
> approach. Buy a  rusty, nasty, hail damaged parts truck for a couple
> hundred and start swapping. A side benefit is the wonderful lawn
> ornament/spaceship for the kids you end up with.
>
> Ask for specifics brakes/drums/steering as you get closer and you will
> get some good answers.  Beware of the little costs though that you just
> as well do while in there.   U bolts, U joints, brake
> pads/cylinders/lines, wheel bearings.  Beware also of big costs like
> rotors for a 4X4 200 are like $250 each.
>
> I would recommend you keep your eyes open for a cheap '74/'75 100 or 150
> 4X4 if you want disk brakes.  They did do open knuckles before that, but
> with drum fronts. That would maybe allow the use of your stock master
> cylinder.
>
> Ed Sohm
> Battle Creek, IA
>
> '71 800 B
> '74 200 4X4 Travelette Camper Special
> + a bunch more