Converting an 88 4wd ranger to solid axel

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Apr 20, 2008

88DangerRanger

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Converting an 88 4wd ranger to solid axel

Im looking to convert my 88 ranger to a solid axel. I am wondering which axel is the easyest to swap in with not to much hacking and wacking(if possible haha) Any help is appreciated as I have no clue where to even start!!

Apr 20, 2008

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Best bet is to search. Click the search and just type SAS and you will find ALL YOUR ANSWERS! Good luck!

Apr 20, 2008

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Thanks alot.. new to the fourms aswell!! I forgot to mention that the drivetrain is bone stock.

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Oh well welcome! We have many members currently doing SAS or have them done. You will find ALOT of info on that topic seems like its the "cool" thing to do now! lol

Apr 20, 2008

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I also have been considering just fabing some mounts and raising the stock front end up some. Which will have more work i am not to sure lol!

Apr 21, 2008

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you can get a cheap 4 inch lift for your truck for around 500.

or you can do this

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jeep dana 30 with YJ 4 inch lift springs, i have about 500 into it.

but you will need to do a lot of welding and fabbing.

Apr 21, 2008

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Ha ha! I see you snuck your truck into the background, Mark, lol...

Apr 21, 2008

88DangerRanger

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The truck does have a 4inch kit already(it is just old and starting to wear out). Did you do the work on that truck? If so what parts, peices did you have to use/buy/make? Could u give me a little more info?