My Dana 30 Build Thread
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My Dana 30 Build Thread
Ok so ill just start this thread since I was able to find a dana 30 solid front axle from a jeep zj for $250 dollars. It was a deal that I couldnt pass up. Ive been looking for a axle that would retain my ranger lug pattern and keep the same width. I didnt want to go tha extra mile in modifying a dana 44 or 60 to get it to work with what I wanted. I wheel very lightly so I dont for see this setup being an issue for me with upgraded ujoints. Ive been doing a lot of research lately since I dont really know what to buy for this or what Im doing but with a little reading and through ya'lls help Im sure I can make this work. I did it with the 5.0 swap with no issues, im sure I can do this with no issues as well. Anyway, here is what I bought so far:
So far Im looking at some lift options so I can keep the same lift in the front about 4-5inchs so heres some springs and shocks I think im going to run:
Bilstein 5100 Series Shocks:
http://www.jeepinoutfitters.com/scri...idproduct=3141
Rebicon Express Lift Springs:
http://www.jeepinoutfitters.com/scri...idproduct=1382
Also since this axle has 3.55 gears I need to upgrade to 4.10s to match the rear. I have yet to decide which ones to buy yet but I dont think thatll be an issue.
Let me know what yall think so far, thanks for looking.
So far Im looking at some lift options so I can keep the same lift in the front about 4-5inchs so heres some springs and shocks I think im going to run:
Bilstein 5100 Series Shocks:
http://www.jeepinoutfitters.com/scri...idproduct=3141
Rebicon Express Lift Springs:
http://www.jeepinoutfitters.com/scri...idproduct=1382
Also since this axle has 3.55 gears I need to upgrade to 4.10s to match the rear. I have yet to decide which ones to buy yet but I dont think thatll be an issue.
Let me know what yall think so far, thanks for looking.
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Kinda seems dumb to get an axle with 3.55 gears when you could find one with 4.10s that would've cost less than the work of swapping in the 4.10s.
Anways, just get 4.56 gearing installed and either leave driveshaft out our 4.56 the rear axle also. 4.10s are good for 33s max...when you go 35s you're gonna want lower gearing.
Anways, just get 4.56 gearing installed and either leave driveshaft out our 4.56 the rear axle also. 4.10s are good for 33s max...when you go 35s you're gonna want lower gearing.
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Im trying to figure out how Im going to run an upper coil/shock tower once I cut the ranger one off. any ideas??
Also found a long arm kit Ill probably buy: thoughts?
http://www.ironman4x4fab.com/Products/LAK.html
Also found a long arm kit Ill probably buy: thoughts?
http://www.ironman4x4fab.com/Products/LAK.html
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Im trying to figure out how Im going to run an upper coil/shock tower once I cut the ranger one off. any ideas??
Also found a long arm kit Ill probably buy: thoughts?
LONG ARM KIT, RADIUS ARMS:-JEEP XJ, TJ, LJ, MJ, ZJ, WJ
Also found a long arm kit Ill probably buy: thoughts?
LONG ARM KIT, RADIUS ARMS:-JEEP XJ, TJ, LJ, MJ, ZJ, WJ
As for upper coil towers, use an Early bronco coil bucket ($129+shipping) from broncograveyard.com and use the F250 shock mounts.
FYI, rough country XJ coils are only 170 ppi. I think they are going to be WAY too springy for you with a ranger/5.0L But it'll flex like nothin else!!
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That long arm kit is insanely expensive for what it is. You can make your own for a tenth of the cost.
As for upper coil towers, use an Early bronco coil bucket ($129+shipping) from broncograveyard.com and use the F250 shock mounts.
FYI, rough country XJ coils are only 170 ppi. I think they are going to be WAY too springy for you with a ranger/5.0L But it'll flex like nothin else!!
As for upper coil towers, use an Early bronco coil bucket ($129+shipping) from broncograveyard.com and use the F250 shock mounts.
FYI, rough country XJ coils are only 170 ppi. I think they are going to be WAY too springy for you with a ranger/5.0L But it'll flex like nothin else!!
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RC updated their coils 2 months ago, I just talked to them about it on Wednesday. Im one of thier dealers. Speaking of D30 long arm kits, if you dont mind spending the coin, here's a badass setup RC sell WITH a transmission crossmember/skid. OR, they'll sell the arms seperately.
http://roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_689U.html
http://roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_689U.html
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I saw your thread a while ago but didnt see how you cut in to the frame or real good pics of it. Your truck looks great though... Where'd you get your bump stops and coil buckets?
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