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Originally Posted by Lefty04LevelII
dude, just get a couple D60s

that is the problem i have the 44 i dont need too get another set of axles.
 
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I mean, no offence (can't really offend anyone since we all own rangers) but I don't think a d60 is needed.

We don't make enough power to break a d44. D60 is a little crazy unless you have a 302+ engine. BTW, our tranny will slip and overheat before we blow an axle...so I hear by trucks gone wild crew (they built rangers on rockwells and such). We could basically roll 40's no problem, wheel the crap out of it, and supposibly (according to them) we will break a transmission/tcase before axles
 
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i can believe that... my tranny sucks, its shot.

as for the 40s i pretty much have talked myself out of it. prolly the best deal i will find on those tires but oh well.

I already have 4.88s for the 37s (when I get them) and really dont want to buy another set of gears...
 
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Just run 40's
 
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lol if i bought them i couldnt run them until my D44 is done. which isnt happening until next may...
 
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Originally Posted by Lefty04LevelII
dude, just get a couple D60s


thats what i was going to say, and do rear steer while your at it
 
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this is one of those situations where your going to be like...




I shouldnt have passed those up, i wish i would have bought those...I think you should do it, but hey, its up to you, what you can afford and whats practical
 
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If you get them I can get them as far as Omaha, NE for you.

Scratch that. I just realized I am the wrong direction.
 

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lol thanks Marc, but I am not going to get them. 40s just are not practical right now.
 
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Originally Posted by zabeard
I want to so bad... Wish he was closer!

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=607338
Bro, those have your name written all over them!!!!! You know they are practical! You make an excuse as to why you need them!
 
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Originally Posted by 94greenmachine
You make an excuse as to why you need them!
Wise Words... lol
 
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Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
thats what i was going to say, and do rear steer while your at it

While you are at it, add Full Hydralic Steering!


HA!!!!! YEAH, Like any of us can afford that...
 
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Originally Posted by 94greenmachine
While you are at it, add Full Hydralic Steering!
not street legal in Indiana....and i am sure Beard wants to keep his truck driveable...
 
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I wont do hydro steer until the D44, and It will be some way that i can make the hydro work only when i want it to
 
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I think they would look too big on a step side ranger.
 
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you had to add that didnt ya! lol
 
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hehe
 
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looks like they are sold. too bad i guess, as much crap that has been going wrong today, i need to buy something to finish the day better :)
 
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buy me a new belt for my king and a dixon bros kit for my truck, that will make you feel good :)
 
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ha that isnt for me, wont have the same effect!
 
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Originally Posted by firefighterjosh
I think they would look too big on a step side ranger.
I was thinking that too, but figured the D60 suggestion was more friendly.
 
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everything looks better on a stepside ranger.
 
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D60s mean a lot of money! More money than I have to spend on the project.
 
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Originally Posted by zabeard
D60s mean a lot of money! More money than I have to spend on the project.
LOL I know!

My best friend's brother was trying to locate a d60 to do a SFA on his 97 250. I want to say the cheapest one he found cleaned up was $1500. He's found one that would have needed work for around 400 or 500 if I remember right, but that was 2 years ago.

You have to admit though, it'd be kind of bad@$$ seeing a ranger with huge pumpkins underneath.
 
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u think to much, just do it..lol

ur 4.0 and trans will LOVE you
 


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