4406 swap with 4" superlift - front DS questions

[PUR PONY]

Looking to put together a 98 X... thinking about doing the 4406 swap and going with a 4" superlift.

couple questions which i didnt really come across in all the great 4406 swap info.

I have read that the stock Explorer DS doesnt last to long with the 4" superlift and superlift recommends swapping to their driveshaft. WHAT ABOUT THE EXPEDITION front drive shaft with the 4406 conversion with a superlift. Will this live longer or will i need a custom double cardan driveshaft made?

Also, i have read that with the install of the 4406 TC, a 3" body lift really helps... what about a 1" or 2" body lift? Is there enough clearance for the 4406? Not sure whos running one without any body lift.

thanks and sorry if this has been address, just didnt see anything on it.

 

[boominXplorer]

Most with superlift and 4406 have done a double cardon front shaft. I did mine with a 1st gen shaft with a different flange at the tcase. I don't have a part number but it was only like $70 for the flange.

 

[WormsExplorer]

You do not need a Body lift to run a 4406. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/index.php?threads/starkmans-explorer-build-thread.391609/ This build thread shows that he did the swap and does not have a Body lift at all. He just did shackles and TT to get the lift that he wanted.

 

[PUR PONY]

Boomin- any idea on who made the flange?

Worms- thanks for the link!

 

[Turdle]

Mountaineergreen's truck had no body lift. My present truck doesn't. You may or may not need to create some floorboard clearance as pictured in the how to thread but it will fit fine with no body lift.