Offroad Projects

well I've finally bit the bullet: Curtis' 3-link SAS I'll be picking up my D30 from a TJ with 4.10s (to match the 4.10 i already have) plus, its 50% day at the JY :D i will be making my own custom three link, using ballistic joints on the frame side & Rustys superflex joints at the axle, lower links are 1.5" DOM .120 wall sleeved with 2" DOM .250 Wall. Third link is 1.5" DOM .120 wall with a Creeper joint at the frame and stock jk end on the axle. Ill also be using an adjustable track bar from an XJ that im getting for free, the coil buckets are from ballistic and the shock towers are f250 ones. The steering box will be from an ifs Toyota with a trailgear pitman arm, the return line is stock while the stock pressure line was...

What brand and size is a good welder to use for a sad without spending a fortune

I still have not weighed my truck sense all the mods, and I know Rick said his truck was pretty heavy now.:( So what does your Weight?

No longer doing this. Mod ok to delete or cancel.

I'm planning to do a dana 44 SAS on my 93 and was wondering if there was anybody in western WA who has done this, because I want to look at an example. Bryan

Heres the deal i want to do a sas on my 99 explorer soon real soon, ill admit i dont have the knolage or tools to accomplish this. But I will pay someone to do this on my truck. Just tell me what to get and work magic. Everyone has there own price and im not going to say well only for this much. I want this done so SOMEBODY TAKE MY MONEY AND MAKE ME EXPO A BIG ASS EXPO. I wont have this turn into a bidding war anyone who wants to do this the sonner and is serious about doing it., you got it. :exp: :exp: :exp: :exp: :exp: :exp: :exp: :exp:

Allright so my 96 5.0 daily driver sags a bit in the back, well okay ALOT So I ordered a set of the Warrior 153 shackles and they arrived today. I was looking at the Ex last night and with my Draw Tite tube style hitch the factory shackles come awfully damn close to hitting the hitch and mounting brackets. Will the warriors be smacking into this sucker? I am putting them on anyways but was curious if they clear. I have searched on this board and seen a few trucks with pictures where I can see the hitch and the warriors, but I have not seen one with my same hitch nor did I see anyone say they hit. Thanks!

Okay I've looked and looked but can not find. How the hell do i put a 1st gen steering box into a 2000 for a d30?

i found a motor that a guy in florida is selling me and it's a 5.0 ho with AOD, and everything else needed (computer, oil pan, etc.) It came off of his 91 thunderbird. It has about 60,000 miles. Iwant to put it on my 92 4x4 explorer. Is the transmission going to work? I also now i need a new a transfer case, take off the ac or find one that will fit, new fan, new radiator, new driveshaft. Is their anything else i need. (im not sure but do i need to change the 4x4 trans too?) Maybe if you gusy could make a list of all the things that are needed that would extremely wonderful and helpful to everyone else. I know there are a lot of threads on this but if you guys could be cool about helping me out here i would love it. Thanks guys.

Decided to put a 3" body lift first and a soa on the rear. I dont want to mess with torsion twists thought. Gonna put some warrior shackles on the rear as well. Now for the front I was thinking of adding leafs to grab a little height. I would like to do a sas on the front but I am not very knowledgeable when it comes to trucks so if someone could be so great as to tell me what's not gonna work or how to make it work and the price on the sas I'd be very grateful! Also wanna sit it on 33's

EDIT for spec's current sofar 1-11-07 exocage done by www.bbpfab.com -Pottsy is an awsome dude..and a great friend.. SAS (solid axle swap) hd Low pinion D44 (8lug 1 ton)converted to coils and radius arms. sterling 10.25 moved spring pearches...(prolly gonna movem outboard later) current setup 4.0L V6-exausted..worn out.. A4LD-still surviving..dunno why..double tranny coolers help. Stubler..5 3/4in double reduction t-case custom made by www.4-x-fab.com serial # XFAB-01 1354 stock electric shift transfer case TTB d35 with prototyped application from www.aussielocker.com (those guys worked with me to find an off the shelf unit that would fit the ford TTB35's..currently now offered..and my install linked from their main site)...

i can get a front axle off of my buds killed wagoneer, ive read the threads and it somes down to one question, how much work are we looking at here, money wise, etc.. hidden costs, skill level, i need more lift and a stronger front end.

Finally at the point where I can begin mounting the axle. Here's the questions: 1) can a variable rate spring be installed upside down? 2) EB spring cups - when the spring is only on the cup and not the upper bucket, will there be a bunch of play? Spring won't come out, but it flops everywhere. Thanks! And more pics coming soon. J

This thread is to get an idea of what people think about the individual swap components offered by various V-8 conversion companies.

Here are my plans for my 1997 Mountaineer V8, and the official buildup thread. The Goal: Fitting Interco TrXus MT 33x12.5R15 with style and offroad prowess. The Plan: Front Suspention: Superlift 4" Rear Suspention: SOA, stock springs, warrior shackles. Rear Axle: Originally belonging to IZwack, it's a 1998 with 4.56 gears and SOA perches. Limited Slip. Front Axle: 1995 Explorer, with Central Axle Disconnect. Being regeared to 4.56. Open, perhaps an Aussie Locker. New tire mounted on rear axle: New 33" TrXus MTs vs 31" BFG ATs: