In the final stages of planning beore starting and finishing the sport trac SAS.
All my wheeling rigs have always been Solid Axle. This was my first IFS, and I don't care for it much.
I've been through to many CV axles already and am ready to make the change. I have most of the parts sourced already, but need to get a few more things. I'll try to get some before shots this week.
Target shop time date is early to mid september.
Current Build:
Trac has superlift 4" lift front/rear.
Warrrior shackles
3" body lift
33x12.50x15 BFG AT's
Goal:
Dependable weekend warrior capable of handling most trails in the East TN area that can also tool around town a little as needed, and fit into the parking garage.
The Plan:
Modify existing James Duff suspension parts to get the axle under my sport trac. These are currently under an early 90's explorer already, so shouldn't be to bad I hope.
Put some 35-36" tires on it (will stay w/ my33's if I don't find some 35-36's in time, but hoping to trade before that weekend).
If needed, change out 5.13's down to 4.88 and use a locker, not welded. (this may not happen due to funds and wife's minimal support of project)
Parts Aquired so far:
15x8 5x5.5 rims 35" Mud kings
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Update....
well , the deal on the axles fell through... been shopping around for additional ones...
All my wheeling rigs have always been Solid Axle. This was my first IFS, and I don't care for it much.
I've been through to many CV axles already and am ready to make the change. I have most of the parts sourced already, but need to get a few more things. I'll try to get some before shots this week.
Target shop time date is early to mid september.
Current Build:
Trac has superlift 4" lift front/rear.
Warrrior shackles
3" body lift
33x12.50x15 BFG AT's
Goal:
Dependable weekend warrior capable of handling most trails in the East TN area that can also tool around town a little as needed, and fit into the parking garage.
The Plan:
Modify existing James Duff suspension parts to get the axle under my sport trac. These are currently under an early 90's explorer already, so shouldn't be to bad I hope.
Put some 35-36" tires on it (will stay w/ my33's if I don't find some 35-36's in time, but hoping to trade before that weekend).
If needed, change out 5.13's down to 4.88 and use a locker, not welded. (this may not happen due to funds and wife's minimal support of project)
Parts Aquired so far:
15x8 5x5.5 rims 35" Mud kings
**
Update....
well , the deal on the axles fell through... been shopping around for additional ones...