91 xlt dana 44 hi-pin sas

MEANEXPLODER · 10-05-2009, 02:15 PM

shortened Dana 44 hi-pin 5.13 gears detroit locker
Ford 8.8 disc brakes 5.13 gears detroit locker
4.0
a4ld
custom shafts
rs7000 shocks
cut down 79 bronco linkage
35'' general mud terrain=poop

upcoming very soon:
37'' tires
custom bumpers
maybe an AM/FM radio so i dont have to whistle
5 speed

MEANEXPLODER · 10-05-2009, 02:35 PM

shock bushing shot... shocks were used freebies

very near future mod
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not that many miles on clutch either

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new parts shed

more action pics coming soon

**IZwack** · 10-05-2009, 02:40 PM

Looks great!!

My only suggestion is to stick with 35s or 36s - because even with 36s, we see quite a bit of D44 axle shafts snapping. So with 37's, you are probably going over the capbility of the D44 axle.

*bronco2guy* · 10-05-2009, 03:23 PM

Yea, looks good, Id leave it on 35s they fit great in my opinion.
You will really like it with the 5spd.

MEANEXPLODER · 10-07-2009, 10:31 AM

Thanks..... just ordered softer coils, trailproof steering and trac bar..... the truck performs extremely well... the only bitch i have is the power steering sucks at low rpms.

... i need hydro assist i assume... wasnt sure if the road manners were that good w something like that..

dangerrangerstx · 10-07-2009, 11:00 AM

have u got to take it wheelling ? i get to take mine tonight

*Fusion213* · 10-07-2009, 11:51 AM

I think that looks great!

MEANEXPLODER · 10-07-2009, 05:20 PM

thanks fusion.... and danger, yes i have taken it wheeling up some pretty nasty ledges around my area and it performed great.... this sunday will be the first all day wheelin trip with it... i have some small kinks to work out and some interior work and stereo stuff to do but she should be ready to rock by sun morn. ill take some good action photos... need to get a digital cam.. my phone is all i got

justsomeguy · 10-13-2009, 10:09 AM

Nice Ex. I would'nt put that 5 speed in if it were me. I do not like how tall the 1st gear is. Maybe with 5.13's it's not that bad with 35's but with 37's you might smoke the clutch. I have had my clutch so hot trying to crawl over rocks it would'nt move anymore, I had to wait for it to cool to get off the trail. Just my .02 cents.

MEANEXPLODER · 10-13-2009, 06:10 PM

i appreciate the advice guy

Freshmeat · 11-14-2009, 08:15 PM

Can you explain how you shortened the D44?

MEANEXPLODER · 11-16-2009, 08:06 PM

first, i stripped the axle down to just the housing. then, i ground the weld the holds the cast axle outer on to the axle tube. After that, I heated the cast part and beat the shit out of it with a big hammer for about 4 beers and then after more heat and a touch more grinding.... it slid right of the tube. In my case i then measured 5.85'' off the end of the tube and set in up in my band saw and let it cut through. cleaned up the edges of the tube a bit and slammed the cast end back on with a bit of heat and my hammer (making sure the cast part is in the same orientation as it was at the start) laid down one of my super mig beads to reglue the cast part back to the tube and thats it. paint it black , blue or pink... whatever you like. then u end up with a shortened housing

MEANEXPLODER · 01-17-2010, 06:05 PM

Slowlyvverot · 02-17-2010, 02:16 AM

lol @ the bud can in the air

redneck92explore · 06-02-2012, 02:43 AM

i got a 92 xlt explorer and i want to lift it so i can fit 33's under it and if i flip my rear shackles what coils wold i need to get for the front?

10-05-2009, 02:15 PM	#1
MEANEXPLODER Wannabe Elite Explorer HADDAM, CT 91 XLT Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 102 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	91 xlt dana 44 hi-pin sas shortened Dana 44 hi-pin 5.13 gears detroit locker Ford 8.8 disc brakes 5.13 gears detroit locker 4.0 a4ld custom shafts rs7000 shocks cut down 79 bronco linkage 35'' general mud terrain=poop upcoming very soon: 37'' tires custom bumpers maybe an AM/FM radio so i dont have to whistle 5 speed __________________ 91 xlt 4.0, auto, shortened hi-pin d44, disc8.8 5.13's detroit lockers, 35'' mud terrains=money pit Last edited by MEANEXPLODER; 10-05-2009 at 02:43 PM.

10-05-2009, 02:35 PM	#2
MEANEXPLODER Wannabe Elite Explorer HADDAM, CT 91 XLT Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 102 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	have no skills on computer shock bushing shot... shocks were used freebies very near future mod [IMG][/IMG] not that many miles on clutch either [IMG][/IMG] new parts shed more action pics coming soon __________________ 91 xlt 4.0, auto, shortened hi-pin d44, disc8.8 5.13's detroit lockers, 35'' mud terrains=money pit

10-05-2009, 02:40 PM	#3
IZwack Germantown, MD Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22,390 Vehicle Specs	Looks great!! My only suggestion is to stick with 35s or 36s - because even with 36s, we see quite a bit of D44 axle shafts snapping. So with 37's, you are probably going over the capbility of the D44 axle. __________________ »»»»»...how'd the moon get there, how'd the moon get there?

10-07-2009, 10:31 AM	#5
MEANEXPLODER Wannabe Elite Explorer HADDAM, CT 91 XLT Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 102 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thanks..... just ordered softer coils, trailproof steering and trac bar..... the truck performs extremely well... the only bitch i have is the power steering sucks at low rpms.... i need hydro assist i assume... wasnt sure if the road manners were that good w something like that.. __________________ 91 xlt 4.0, auto, shortened hi-pin d44, disc8.8 5.13's detroit lockers, 35'' mud terrains=money pit

10-07-2009, 11:51 AM	#7
Fusion213 Elite Explorer Jacksonville, NC '98 XLT 5.0L Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 794 Vehicle Specs	I think that looks great! __________________ 98 5.0L SAS

10-05-2009, 03:23 PM	#4
bronco2guy Built not bought. Columbia, MO 91 Ford Explorer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,348 Vehicle Specs	Yea, looks good, Id leave it on 35s they fit great in my opinion. You will really like it with the 5spd.

10-07-2009, 11:00 AM	#6
dangerrangerstx Wannabe Elite Explorer vernon nj 87 ranger stx Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 96 Vehicle Specs	have u got to take it wheelling ? i get to take mine tonight

10-07-2009, 05:20 PM	#8
MEANEXPLODER Wannabe Elite Explorer HADDAM, CT 91 XLT Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 102 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	thanks fusion.... and danger, yes i have taken it wheeling up some pretty nasty ledges around my area and it performed great.... this sunday will be the first all day wheelin trip with it... i have some small kinks to work out and some interior work and stereo stuff to do but she should be ready to rock by sun morn. ill take some good action photos... need to get a digital cam.. my phone is all i got __________________ 91 xlt 4.0, auto, shortened hi-pin d44, disc8.8 5.13's detroit lockers, 35'' mud terrains=money pit

10-13-2009, 10:09 AM	#9
justsomeguy Wannabe Elite Explorer Las Vegas 94 XL Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 120 Vehicle Specs	Nice Ex. I would'nt put that 5 speed in if it were me. I do not like how tall the 1st gear is. Maybe with 5.13's it's not that bad with 35's but with 37's you might smoke the clutch. I have had my clutch so hot trying to crawl over rocks it would'nt move anymore, I had to wait for it to cool to get off the trail. Just my .02 cents. __________________ just some guy http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3183801

10-13-2009, 06:10 PM	#10
MEANEXPLODER Wannabe Elite Explorer HADDAM, CT 91 XLT Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 102 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	i appreciate the advice guy __________________ 91 xlt 4.0, auto, shortened hi-pin d44, disc8.8 5.13's detroit lockers, 35'' mud terrains=money pit

11-14-2009, 08:15 PM	#11
Freshmeat Wannabe Elite Explorer Denham Springs, LA 1994 Ranger STX SC Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 481 Vehicle Specs	Can you explain how you shortened the D44? __________________ 2012 Wrangler Unlimited: Deep Cherry, Auto, 3.73s, Rock Krawler 2.5" Max Travel, Procomp shocks, JKS Discos, Rubi rails, A.C.E. sliders, EVO ProTek Skid System, EVO Rockstars, PSC Brawler Lite with stinger and grill hoop, ENGO 10k with synthetic, 35x12.50-15 BFG KM2s, MOPAR flat flares. 1994 Ranger STX SuperCab: 3.0, M5OD, under the knife.

11-16-2009, 08:06 PM	#12
MEANEXPLODER Wannabe Elite Explorer HADDAM, CT 91 XLT Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 102 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	cutting the axle down first, i stripped the axle down to just the housing. then, i ground the weld the holds the cast axle outer on to the axle tube. After that, I heated the cast part and beat the shit out of it with a big hammer for about 4 beers and then after more heat and a touch more grinding.... it slid right of the tube. In my case i then measured 5.85'' off the end of the tube and set in up in my band saw and let it cut through. cleaned up the edges of the tube a bit and slammed the cast end back on with a bit of heat and my hammer (making sure the cast part is in the same orientation as it was at the start) laid down one of my super mig beads to reglue the cast part back to the tube and thats it. paint it black , blue or pink... whatever you like. then u end up with a shortened housing __________________ 91 xlt 4.0, auto, shortened hi-pin d44, disc8.8 5.13's detroit lockers, 35'' mud terrains=money pit

01-17-2010, 06:05 PM	#13
MEANEXPLODER Wannabe Elite Explorer HADDAM, CT 91 XLT Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 102 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	few action shots fartin around by my house __________________ 91 xlt 4.0, auto, shortened hi-pin d44, disc8.8 5.13's detroit lockers, 35'' mud terrains=money pit

06-02-2012, 02:43 AM	#15
redneck92explore Wannabe Elite Explorer post falls id 1992 exploere xlt Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4 Vehicle Specs	i got a 92 xlt explorer and i want to lift it so i can fit 33's under it and if i flip my rear shackles what coils wold i need to get for the front?