Solid axle swap in my 2000????
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Solid axle swap in my 2000????
i was wondering if anybody had ever put a solid axle in their ranger instead of the independant suspension because i have seen the four inch suspension lift for my truck and its a piece of crap, if anyone has any knowledge on if it can be done i could use the help thanks
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05-31-2006
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/678949/1
This is my personal fav. I'd say its the best SAS done so far,
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/776262/2
Aaron
This is my personal fav. I'd say its the best SAS done so far,
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/776262/2
Aaron
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05-31-2006
Originally Posted by 034x4
He used the biggest axles in the world too.
Did you search man? I have a 50+ page buildup called "solid axle swap progress thread"
In the suspension section...
Did you search man? I have a 50+ page buildup called "solid axle swap progress thread"
In the suspension section...
Yah, cause d44s are massive axles
He did a very clean install. Not everyone needs Rockwells to offroad. Jeep axles are pretty tough anyways.
Aaron
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05-31-2006
Originally Posted by 034x4
It's a d30 man.
A d44 is ALOT stronger than a d30.
A d44 is ALOT stronger than a d30.
d60/rockwells are even stronger buddy.
The white ranger has the best LOOKING SAS>
A VERY clean simple coil sprung axle. Doesn't matter that it is d30. One thing i've noticed is you/gildo/etc ***** about d30s, but the ranger guys aren't breaking ****. I personally wouldn't swap a d30, but I also don't see em blowing up all over. I jus like the white ranger because when i see it I dont think "holy **** thats a cluster**** of difficulty!".
Howabout I put it this way?
d44 axle > d30
White SAS ranger > others
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06-01-2006
Nice observation, considering, I have yet to "diss" anyone's SAS/fabwork/design. The only thing I negatively comment on is the axle.
BUT, it seems like people on this site are really fawking ignorant when it comes to how much a peice of **** a d30 really is. I KNOW for a fact my d44 will break with my 42's, thats why i'm getting rockwells.
BUT, it seems like people on this site are really fawking ignorant when it comes to how much a peice of **** a d30 really is. I KNOW for a fact my d44 will break with my 42's, thats why i'm getting rockwells.
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Originally Posted by 034x4
BUT, it seems like people on this site are really fawking ignorant when it comes to how much a peice of **** a d30 really is. I KNOW for a fact my d44 will break with my 42's, thats why i'm getting rockwells.
Griggs truck looks like @$$ ( sorry John
), Its NOT a show winning trailer queen, but show me a more functional 2wd ranger on this site?I think the white truck is ' pretty ' and the owner has done a splendid job on it.. He has some good pic's from offroading it as well, its quite functional.. But how functional?
I think Both Nickster and My trucks are slow.. Compared to a few 8 second street legal vehicals in my area that is..
I think Jey is looking from a perspective hes seen that maybe a bunch of us haven't ( how many people have done a SaS conversion? ).
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06-01-2006
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06-01-2006
I purposedly picked that white truck for looks.
It's the cleanest BEST LOOKING SAS. When I see coil sprung SAS the usual thing i think is "Holy **** i couldnt do that". I think the white ranger is a great inspiration. Makes it seem not that hard.
Coil springs, they get er done. Leaf springs don't like articulation as much as coil springs.
And I don't see why Jey keeps sayin d30s are bad, none of hte d30 rangers have blown up. i'm not puttin a d30 in myself.
Leaf sprung D30 for simplicity.
Coil sprung D30 for max articulation and a smoother ride.
Oh and I know many hard wheeled jeeps with d30s running 37s and lockers frontback. While not the smartest, they're usually not rock crawling. And too cheap to upgrade of course!
Aaron
It's the cleanest BEST LOOKING SAS. When I see coil sprung SAS the usual thing i think is "Holy **** i couldnt do that". I think the white ranger is a great inspiration. Makes it seem not that hard.
Coil springs, they get er done. Leaf springs don't like articulation as much as coil springs.
And I don't see why Jey keeps sayin d30s are bad, none of hte d30 rangers have blown up. i'm not puttin a d30 in myself.
Leaf sprung D30 for simplicity.
Coil sprung D30 for max articulation and a smoother ride.
Oh and I know many hard wheeled jeeps with d30s running 37s and lockers frontback. While not the smartest, they're usually not rock crawling. And too cheap to upgrade of course!
Aaron
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i dont care really....all in all..if u do a SAS....i tip my hats off for ya...thankfully i already have it from the factory 
but to me...jey has the best beefier setup. the white one...has the "pretty boy setup" jesse and ryan...they still are not done with there so i cant comment although i have seen ryans turck in person and i like it. but there ya go theres my 2 cents
but to me...jey has the best beefier setup. the white one...has the "pretty boy setup" jesse and ryan...they still are not done with there so i cant comment although i have seen ryans turck in person and i like it. but there ya go theres my 2 cents
#25
06-01-2006
Originally Posted by Red_Ak_Ranger
Coil springs, they get er done. Leaf springs don't like articulation as much as coil springs.
