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Solid Axle Swap BS Thread

Discussion in 'Solid Axle Suspension' started by Supra TT, Feb 20, 2012.

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  1. Jun 24, 2013 at 4:11 PM
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    me too :(


    wish i wouldnt have sold my 35 spline d60....... getting hard to find them.... guess I could do what NWI did.... :(
     
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  2. Jun 24, 2013 at 4:59 PM
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    Does anyone know the difference between an 1987 Wagoneer vs a 1987 Grand Wagoneer? or perhaps the wagoneer vs grand wagoneer in general when it comes to axles. I know one turns into the (cherokee) like body style. But are they both running d44 up front?
     
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  3. Jun 24, 2013 at 5:18 PM
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    hmmmm their is a 9" center with d60 outers in my area for cheap........


    whats the downside of running a 9 center on a second gen????

    I know you gain more clearance on a 9" center - you still have the strength of a d60 outer as thats what it is........
     
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  4. Jun 24, 2013 at 6:47 PM
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    Pretty sure the axles are the exact same. The difference was one was more luxury (grand) with a bigger motor option.

    What is the price? In reality... it's not a good buy.. Is it even driver side drop?

    Why it's not good: You are now leaving your weakest link in the ring and pinion which is never a good thing.
     
    Supra TT, Jun 24, 2013
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  5. Jun 25, 2013 at 9:36 AM
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    Maybe :p
     
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  6. Jun 25, 2013 at 9:37 AM
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    Everything i've read - goes back and forth. I'm just gonna go check it out and pull the BOM numbers off and look those up.
     
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    J88logue, Jun 25, 2013
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  7. Jun 25, 2013 at 10:39 AM
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    NwiTACO Big tars, little/no bed.

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    B.O.M. number. It tells you the Bill of Materials for the axle...hence BOM
     
    NwiTACO, Jun 25, 2013
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  8. Jun 25, 2013 at 10:42 AM
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    that's right ;)
     
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  9. Jun 25, 2013 at 11:48 AM
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    Mark, I think I owe you a new 1" breaker bar.:eek:

    I finally got the kingpins off, but now there's a slight bend in the breaker bar. Cracked one of the KPs in the process as well.

    [​IMG]
     
    45acp, Jun 25, 2013
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  10. Jun 25, 2013 at 12:18 PM
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    NwiTACO Big tars, little/no bed.

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    Haha glad you got them out. Woulda had a hell of a time with a 1/2" breaker lol :D

    And I am not too worried as long as its not too bad.
     
    NwiTACO, Jun 25, 2013
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  11. Jun 25, 2013 at 5:01 PM
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    Well, when you go to put the new ones in... it should straighten the bar [​IMG]
     
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  12. Jun 25, 2013 at 8:17 PM
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    I wouldn't say there is a downside to running it. Really depends how hard you wheel. Is it a Spidertrax housing or stock Ford 9 with D60 ends welded on? Price? Driver drop?
     
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  13. Jun 26, 2013 at 5:13 PM
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    Brian, did your D44 steer very well? (As in degree of turning) Mine just plain sucks. I have the reid racing knuckles and I never ground down the steering stops. I have my ram limited about 1/16" before the stops too, but the thing just cannot turn... It's about as bad as a f-350 longbed :(
     
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  14. Jun 27, 2013 at 5:32 AM
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    Eric-as I said its an easy fix.

    1. Cut the whole cast stop off the Reid knuckles.
    2. Turn Wheel until axle u-joint begins to bind.
    3. Reduce internal ram spacer to new length.
    4. Enjoy tighter turning radius.
     
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  15. Jun 27, 2013 at 1:19 PM
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    Yes I am going to do that, but you have my grinder :D

    Won't get much turning anyway since the fucking leaf springs will limit it
     
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  16. Jun 27, 2013 at 1:31 PM
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    Wheel spacers?
     
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  17. Jun 27, 2013 at 1:31 PM
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    sounds like you should convert to links
     
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  18. Jun 27, 2013 at 1:32 PM
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    Links [​IMG]
     
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  19. Jun 27, 2013 at 1:42 PM
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    YES!!
     
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    But no time to do links. And really I don't even know which end to link...

    Obviously the pros will be the same for each axle... mostly

    Cons for front: gotta cut off my new hydro mount... minimal space with a D44..

    Cons for back: 4 link rear (gotta move gas tank)... A good pro of the back is that I can move my wheelbase down to about 121" or so.. can't really move the wheel base with the tank in the way, could still 3 link, but why 3 link when the tank is moved?.. With the front I can't move my WB and I am once again a limo..

    I think I just need to re-do the rear and get some bedsides, it won't look as funky :D
     
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