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Explorer/Ranger Solid Axle Swap Registry If you have completed a solid axle swap on your Explorer and would like to share the results with others this is the place to do it:D This isn't the place to talk about a work in progress, rather a place for the FINAL results, specs, instructions etc

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Old 05-16-2009, 05:34 PM   #1
lifeguard379
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will i guess it time i did one of theese

specs

Frunt
  • HP Dana44 out of 79 bronco welded diff...$500 (frunt and rear no gears)
    5.5: cage springs for F-150...................$260
    14" travl shocks..................................$50
    wild horses extended radius arms............$455
    used 4.88 gears off ebay.......................$50 i think
    reabuild kit..........................................$112.07
    Warn premium hubs off ebay....................$80
    Gear instal...........................................$300

Rear
  • Ford big bearing 9" 31 spline open diff
    motive 4.88 gears..............................$180
    re-build kit........................................$22
    instal...............................................case of beer
    stock 4 door drive shaft......................$25
    drive shaft shortining..........................$75
    stock 79 F-150 rear break line..............$dono


as i remember i wiil add more. on with the pics!








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sas thread
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Old 07-16-2009, 01:30 AM   #2
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nice lookin rig man , ill be buildin one of these next for the wife lol now that my rangers pritty much done




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Old 07-16-2009, 05:24 AM   #3
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where was that last pic taken




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Old 07-16-2009, 10:54 AM   #4
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some where around Stirling lake by cisco grove.




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sas thread
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sas registry
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Old 07-16-2009, 11:01 AM   #5
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niceee expo




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Old 01-27-2010, 08:27 PM   #6
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did u use the stock steering linkage
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Old 01-27-2010, 10:45 PM   #7
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nice rig




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Old 01-27-2010, 11:15 PM   #8
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the steering on it right now is a mix of 79 bronco drag link and explorer tie rod




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http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=153392
sas thread
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sas registry
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Old 06-25-2010, 11:39 PM   #9
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Sweet Ex!!, Im thinkin of takin the plunge and SAS'in my 99, How do those Coils ride? How do you come up with the linkage? I'm in between Leafs or coils, Thanks in advance
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Old 06-26-2010, 09:26 AM   #10
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the build thread in my sig will answer allot of questions.




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sas registry
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Old 01-04-2011, 08:36 PM   #11
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will i guess it time i did one of theese

specs

Frunt
  • HP Dana44 out of 79 bronco welded diff...$500 (frunt and rear no gears)
    5.5: cage springs for F-150...................$260
    14" travl shocks..................................$50
    wild horses extended radius arms............$455
    used 4.88 gears off ebay.......................$50 i think
    reabuild kit..........................................$112.07
    Warn premium hubs off ebay....................$80
    Gear instal...........................................$300

Rear
  • Ford big bearing 9" 31 spline open diff
    motive 4.88 gears..............................$180
    re-build kit........................................$22
    instal...............................................case of beer
    stock 4 door drive shaft......................$25
    drive shaft shortining..........................$75
    stock 79 F-150 rear break line..............$dono


as i remember i wiil add more. on with the pics!




what tires are those?
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Old 01-04-2011, 10:35 PM   #12
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Old 01-06-2011, 07:45 AM   #13
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i like the KM2 alot better.




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sas thread
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sas registry
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Old 01-13-2011, 04:33 AM   #14
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dude whats the trick to mounting the KC lights on your cowl, from what i can tell on mine is the cowl is welded to the rest of the body. The lights look bad ass there and was thinking about moving mine to that location
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Old 01-16-2011, 03:09 PM   #15
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dont do it. the glare is horible! i have removed them.




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sas thread
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sas registry
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Old 01-24-2011, 11:54 PM   #16
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nice pics..... like it
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Old 03-20-2011, 11:05 AM   #17
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SAS with radius arm flex

From the pics it looks to have great flex. Does it? Is is stock bronco style or does it have a wristed radius arm? I'm doing the same swap. I was concerned about that style of front suspension and how it articulated in this application. What's your thoughts on it? Would you change it?
Any help would be appreciated.
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Old 03-24-2011, 09:29 AM   #18
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Well. To answer the first question, i would say read the first post as you will find your answer has been, and always will be there. ;-) lol.

To answer the second question. No i would not chang it at all. Unles i get a dana 60 and some coil overs.




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