Hey guys,
So I started a SAS thread almost 2 years ago. Lots have changed since then. But I am finally ready to start my SAS! Originally i wanted to go with a custom 3 link set up but after reading Stic-O's tread and realizing that he has the same axle as me and was going through the same issue as me with the cast on wedges. so even though i really want a 3 link im going to go with the radius arms. think it will be the easiest to do and fairly cheap too.
Current Truck Spec:
2000 Mercury Mountaineer AWD V8 174k miles.
Current idea
Dana 44 front on custom wristed arms with coils
http://www.broncoii4x4.com/wristed-arm/wristed-arm.php
Stock 8.8 SOA regeared with wheel adapters
37" tires on beadlock rims
This will be my trail rig/ rock rig, plan to still drive it to and from will NOT be a trailer queen (yet)
Donor vehicle is a 1978 Ford F150 SuperCab. im getting the Dana 44/ 9" and all linkage etc.
Current Concerns i need input on...
1. keeping the ford 8.8 vs the ford 9"
2. best rim/ tire combo
Here are the goals...
Summer 2015:
-Buy Dana 44, Ford 9" Rear- Picked up 7-11-15
-Recondition/ Rebuild Axles
Fall 2015
-Purchase everything for SAS
-Start to Cut off all IFS on truck
- Box in frame/ reinforce frame rail
Spring/ Summer 2016
-Place front axle
-Place rear axle
-finalize everything
-Exo cage
-Bumpers, Sliders, and winch added
https://www.universal4x4.com//four_wheel_parts/rock_slider_kit
http://www.chassisunlimited.com/product/bumper-parts/rock-slider-gussets.html
http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJDIYB/DIY-MJ-R.html
http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJDIYB/DIY-XJ-F.html
ANY input you guys have will be great. i am still in the planning/ buying phase so right now im ready for input if i need to make a decision or change my plan.
So I started a SAS thread almost 2 years ago. Lots have changed since then. But I am finally ready to start my SAS! Originally i wanted to go with a custom 3 link set up but after reading Stic-O's tread and realizing that he has the same axle as me and was going through the same issue as me with the cast on wedges. so even though i really want a 3 link im going to go with the radius arms. think it will be the easiest to do and fairly cheap too.
Current Truck Spec:
2000 Mercury Mountaineer AWD V8 174k miles.
Current idea
Dana 44 front on custom wristed arms with coils
http://www.broncoii4x4.com/wristed-arm/wristed-arm.php
Stock 8.8 SOA regeared with wheel adapters
37" tires on beadlock rims
This will be my trail rig/ rock rig, plan to still drive it to and from will NOT be a trailer queen (yet)
Donor vehicle is a 1978 Ford F150 SuperCab. im getting the Dana 44/ 9" and all linkage etc.
Current Concerns i need input on...
1. keeping the ford 8.8 vs the ford 9"
2. best rim/ tire combo
Here are the goals...
Summer 2015:
-Buy Dana 44, Ford 9" Rear- Picked up 7-11-15
-Recondition/ Rebuild Axles
Fall 2015
-Purchase everything for SAS
-Start to Cut off all IFS on truck
- Box in frame/ reinforce frame rail
Spring/ Summer 2016
-Place front axle
-Place rear axle
-finalize everything
-Exo cage
-Bumpers, Sliders, and winch added
https://www.universal4x4.com//four_wheel_parts/rock_slider_kit
http://www.chassisunlimited.com/product/bumper-parts/rock-slider-gussets.html
http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJDIYB/DIY-MJ-R.html
http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJDIYB/DIY-XJ-F.html
ANY input you guys have will be great. i am still in the planning/ buying phase so right now im ready for input if i need to make a decision or change my plan.