StateFarm Guys SAS registry

StateFarmGUY · 02-11-2011, 12:35 PM

well guys. after very little debating i have decided to swap my 2nd gen 5.0 AWD explorer. i will be taking many detailed pictures for any other rookies like me thinking to do this. Im going to be on a (SUPER) tight budget so i have decided to keep it simple and go with leafs and war153 shackles front and back (like rjcooperss) for shocks im debating wether or not i want to go with some cheaper ranchos or the monroe sensatracs and to even out the rear im going to be doing a simple $32 SOA (thanks danny boy). went to the junk yard yesterday and picked up a rolling hi-pinion D30 out of a 99 jeep cherokee with a blown motor for hehehe $200 and they are savin me the hassle of pulling it out too.. Thanks Soooo much EXPLORERFORUM!!

**Turdle** · 02-11-2011, 12:43 PM

Tuning in to see how well the dana 30 works out for you.

**section525** · 02-11-2011, 01:39 PM

What leaf springs are you going with? What size tires? I'd go with some Rancho 44044s. The leafs I ran previously were too soft for the big ol V8 Explorer.

StateFarmGUY · 02-11-2011, 01:47 PM

sect not sure on the leafs yet i am searching the junkyard daily i know im gonna have to piece a couple together instead of buying new i think 6-7 leafs should be ok? input.. what leafs you using? and as for tires im not going to go above 35's maybe some general grabbers or something CHEAP, stayin with the stock rims i love the teardrops and they look sweet wth bigger tires

**IZwack** · 02-11-2011, 02:00 PM

A "registry" is for complete builds

StateFarmGUY · 02-11-2011, 02:07 PM

Thanks turdle i think the D30 should hold up fine its my DD so i cant get too crazy on it but then again i can always ride my bike to work...lol
iz... tried to edit for your viewing pleasure cant figure it out... lol

**Turdle** · 02-11-2011, 02:15 PM

Thread moved

**IZwack** · 02-11-2011, 02:20 PM

Thx JT, moving threads from my cellular telephone device is cumbersome.

UWBadgers27 · 05-03-2011, 04:48 PM

Hey I'm in the same exact boat as you and I'm also on a tight budget but I got my HP D30 for free!!!!! A guy in colgate near me is upgrading to a D44 because it's just a full time mudding truck and I was like yeah I'll take that axle from you... FOR FREE!!!! All the gears in it are brand new, new ball joints, and knuckles. But now I'm stuck as to what else I all need and if I should go with leafs or springs. Whats the pros and cons between the two as far as performance goes? Looking forward to your build.

02-11-2011, 12:35 PM	#1
StateFarmGUY Wannabe Elite Explorer SANTA MARIA, CA, CENTRAL COAST 1996 XLT 5.0 AWD Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 34 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	StateFarm Guys SAS registry well guys. after very little debating i have decided to swap my 2nd gen 5.0 AWD explorer. i will be taking many detailed pictures for any other rookies like me thinking to do this. Im going to be on a (SUPER) tight budget so i have decided to keep it simple and go with leafs and war153 shackles front and back (like rjcooperss) for shocks im debating wether or not i want to go with some cheaper ranchos or the monroe sensatracs and to even out the rear im going to be doing a simple $32 SOA (thanks danny boy). went to the junk yard yesterday and picked up a rolling hi-pinion D30 out of a 99 jeep cherokee with a blown motor for hehehe $200 and they are savin me the hassle of pulling it out too.. Thanks Soooo much EXPLORERFORUM!! __________________ tasteless insanity is good for the heart

02-11-2011, 12:43 PM	#2
Turdle Old and in the way Humboldt, Kansas 2000 Mounty Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23,740 Vehicle Specs	Tuning in to see how well the dana 30 works out for you. __________________ Jon 2000 Mountaineer Turdle-gone Vitamin D Wagon Sold also

02-11-2011, 01:39 PM	#3
section525 sextion525 Red Bluff, Ca 1975 Ford Bronco 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 14,909 Vehicle Specs	What leaf springs are you going with? What size tires? I'd go with some Rancho 44044s. The leafs I ran previously were too soft for the big ol V8 Explorer. __________________ Support the Forum '13 3.5 Explorer '08 2.0 Focus '75 5.0 Bronco '04 6.0 Super Duty

02-11-2011, 01:47 PM	#4
StateFarmGUY Wannabe Elite Explorer SANTA MARIA, CA, CENTRAL COAST 1996 XLT 5.0 AWD Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 34 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	sect not sure on the leafs yet i am searching the junkyard daily i know im gonna have to piece a couple together instead of buying new i think 6-7 leafs should be ok? input.. what leafs you using? and as for tires im not going to go above 35's maybe some general grabbers or something CHEAP, stayin with the stock rims i love the teardrops and they look sweet wth bigger tires __________________ tasteless insanity is good for the heart

02-11-2011, 02:00 PM	#5
IZwack Germantown, MD Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22,390 Vehicle Specs	A "registry" is for complete builds __________________ »»»»»...how'd the moon get there, how'd the moon get there?

02-11-2011, 02:07 PM	#6
StateFarmGUY Wannabe Elite Explorer SANTA MARIA, CA, CENTRAL COAST 1996 XLT 5.0 AWD Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 34 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thanks turdle i think the D30 should hold up fine its my DD so i cant get too crazy on it but then again i can always ride my bike to work...lol iz... tried to edit for your viewing pleasure cant figure it out... lol __________________ tasteless insanity is good for the heart

02-11-2011, 02:15 PM	#7
Turdle Old and in the way Humboldt, Kansas 2000 Mounty Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23,740 Vehicle Specs	Thread moved __________________ Jon 2000 Mountaineer Turdle-gone Vitamin D Wagon Sold also

02-11-2011, 02:20 PM	#8
IZwack Germantown, MD Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22,390 Vehicle Specs	Thx JT, moving threads from my cellular telephone device is cumbersome. __________________ »»»»»...how'd the moon get there, how'd the moon get there?

05-03-2011, 04:48 PM	#9
UWBadgers27 Wannabe Elite Explorer Menomonee Falls, WI 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 79 Vehicle Specs	Hey I'm in the same exact boat as you and I'm also on a tight budget but I got my HP D30 for free!!!!! A guy in colgate near me is upgrading to a D44 because it's just a full time mudding truck and I was like yeah I'll take that axle from you... FOR FREE!!!! All the gears in it are brand new, new ball joints, and knuckles. But now I'm stuck as to what else I all need and if I should go with leafs or springs. Whats the pros and cons between the two as far as performance goes? Looking forward to your build.