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1964 International Scout HELP  
wetwilly12
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 12/03
Posted: 12/30/03
09:50 PM

I gotta a 1964 International Scout with 77,000 on the original motor it all stock.  I am trying to find a away to fit atleast 37" tires on it but im not sure what kinda lift i should put on it and where in the hell can i get one for a 1964 International scout but if anyone out theres knows where i can get a lift for one please let me know thanks

 

 
Scoutnut
User | Posts: 108 | Joined: 12/03
Posted: 12/31/03
08:56 AM

There is no lift that will get 37's under your Scout without fender trimming and probably a body lift.  Since early and later Scout's shared similar suspension characteristics, you could get a spring lift.  I believe Rancho makes a 2 1/2" kit and there is a 4" kit out there as well.  If you went with the 4" kit and a 3" body lift and trimmed a good bit of the sheetmetal than you might be able to fit 37's. 


The other option is to go big and invest in a Spring over axle (SOA) lift.  What happens is you cut the spring perches on the bottom of the axles housings off, and reweld new ones on top of the housing.  This will net about 6" of lift on a Scout II.  The problem is that it's a hard task to do for someone who isn't good with a welder, lacks fabrication experience, and doesn't have lots of mechanical experience.  I would suggest researching the SOA if you want a rig that will flex really well, will look really good, and has 6" of suspension lift.  It may be more than you can handle, but there are shops out there that know quite a bit about Scouts and will do the SOA.  It's not cheap, but I think that it's the most cost effective way to get a good suspension. 


Before I list the websites of places to check on the SOA I suggest that you find a replacement front axle.  You could use a later Scout II Dana 44 and just replace the axles and u-joints with Warn/Moser shafts and CTM u-joints.  You could do the same with the rear D44.  The advantage of swapping in a later Scout II front D44 is that they come with disc brakes and are the right width.  The disadvantage is that the front axle will have to be cut and turned at the knuckles for improved caster and to rotate the pinion up towards the t-case.  Regardless of what lift options you decide to do, your axles will not hold up to the abuse of 37's unless you use performance shafts and u-joints or swap them out for a D60 or AAM 14 bolt.


Here are some websites to check out:  www.dandcextreme.com, www.binderbulletin.org, www.off-road.com/~jweed/, www.twistedbinderz.org   If you need anymore let me know.


BTW - I had an SOA done on my 79' Traveller.  Randy Ellis did it and his work was incredible.  I've been extremely happy with the quality of his work.  He made the extended shock mounts in a way that they won't hinder the susp., and also did an excellent job on the cross over steering.  If you're in the AZ area give him a call.  His website is www.randyellisdesign.com


Scoutnut

 

 
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