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[slobby351]

i am putting a solid axel d30 from a jeep in my 90 b2 what do i need for the steering ??

[dangerranger83]

I had the same question awhile back but I've read to use the steering linkage from the vehicle you got the D30 off of. I'm going to have to get a Cherokee steering linkage becuase thats what mine came off of. My D30 was given to me without linkage. Are you going to be using coils or leaves when you do your swap? I'm going to be using leaves because I'm a total n00b at it plus got the leaves for $10.

Does your BII have a D35 or D28? If it has a D35 keep what you have or upgrade to a D44.

[Chance]

I had the same question awhile back but I've read to use the steering linkage from the vehicle you got the D30 off of. I'm going to have to get a Cherokee steering linkage becuase thats what mine came off of. My D30 was given to me without linkage. Are you going to be using coils or leaves when you do your swap? I'm going to be using leaves because I'm a total n00b at it plus got the leaves for $10.

Does your BII have a D35 or D28? If it has a D35 keep what you have or upgrade to a D44.

don't use leaves man, use coils. it will bolt in easier. his bII, unless he swapped it, will have the d28.

if the stock cherokee linkage doesn't work, check out ballistic fab, they'll have what ya need for new linkage.

[XVTer]

i am putting a solid axel d30 from a jeep in my 90 b2 what do i need for the steering ??

Is the axle built up at all? They tend to be the weak link in the Jeep's driveline.

[dangerranger83]

Problem is I dont have the coils and the leaves are bought. Plus I dont want to set-up a four link. I dont have that kind of fab skills...I have enough to do leaves.

[JohnnyU]

Problem is I dont have the coils and the leaves are bought. Plus I dont want to set-up a four link. I dont have that kind of fab skills...I have enough to do leaves.


Ford-style radius arm set-ups are practically bolt-in.

[4x4junkie]

Or use some Jeep long arms (radius arms). They bolt right onto the Jeep axle and mount at the frame like Ford arms would.

his bII, unless he swapped it, will have the d28.
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Both axles are possible on a 1990.

[JohnnyU]

Or use some Jeep long arms (radius arms). They bolt right onto the Jeep axle and mount at the frame like Ford arms would.

:GASP:

Would that be a suggestion to use a Dana 30? :thefinger:

[dangerranger83]

It has radius arms on it already but I dont know if I can use them or find places to bolt them up. I do know where some Jeep springs are, they lifted the Jeep about 5 to 6 inches that I can get for free. I might just get them and look at my options. We shall see. Anybody have pictures of a D30 under a ranger that uses the Jeep 4 link (factory ones)?

[4x4junkie]

:GASP:

Would that be a suggestion to use a Dana 30? :thefinger:

Hmmm... I guess somehow I forgot to add in something about a Rubicon 44 in my post :icon_confused:

(well it is better than the D28!... lol) :thefinger:


dr83, I think you'll really be glad you did if you stick with coils. It really is easier than trying to switch everything out to leafs, especially if you have an axle that already has coil mounts and radius arms on it.


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[Chance]

Both axles are possible on a 1990.

oops shoulda paid attention to that part :beer:

[dangerranger83]

So what I'm being told is that I can use the orignal factory radius arms that are on my on my D30 and the coil locations are okay too?? If so then I'm going to be looking at pictures of other 4-link set-ups.

Like I've said I'm not looking for lift or that much, just want it under my truck.

[JohnnyU]

Perhaps not the best execution, but here's an example of a Dana 30 swapped into a truck using coils.

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41805

[4x4junkie]

So what I'm being told is that I can use the orignal factory radius arms that are on my on my D30 and the coil locations are okay too?? If so then I'm going to be looking at pictures of other 4-link set-ups.

Like I've said I'm not looking for lift or that much, just want it under my truck.

Factory came with a 5-link setup (4 links + panhard).

When I mentioned radius arms for the jeep axle, I was referring to something like seen in this pic (http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/images/Dana30_Ranger_install2.jpg) (either bought aftermarket, or home-brewed).


http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Dana30.htm

[dangerranger83]

Thanks for all the info. I'm going to think about what rought I'm going to take. I'm not going to be able to do the swap until next spring but that will give me time to decide (who knows may clean out the garage to do it this winter). Hunting season is just around the corner and need to save for that.

One way or another it will have a solid axle.

While I'm here, IF I do go with leaves, should I put the shackle in the front or back? I've seen both set-ups but dont know the differences, if there are any.

[dangerranger83]

Well got some free Jeep coil springs and now I'm starting to be convenced to do coils. They are 21 inch high coils and are from rusty's off road (for pictures check out my thread page 8). They were originally used on my D30. Looking at it now it would be easier and cheaper to put coils under my truck, just need to hook it up in 3 to 5 places, using 4x4junkie's picture for a 3 place hook up.

[Roger]

There are lots of threads on this and lots of info here. But keeping a coil spring axle coils is easier making it leaf, especially since the coil spacing is almost dead on.

[MAranger]

my stock ttb coil measures 13" unloaded. Thats 8 inches right there. Granted those coils will have a softer spring rate, so call it 6 inches. You aren't exactly looking at low lift anymore.

[dangerranger83]

Decided to do coils. I might have to cut them....we shall see when the axle is put under the truck and the trucks weight is on them. Might be able to change the oil on my knees. They aren't the softest coils though they feel about the same as a Rangers do. All this talk makes me want to do it now but have to finish the interior of my truck and hunting season is just about here. Like I said the one major thing stopping me is not having any steering linkage for my D30.

[slobby351]

it has a d35 now i have set it up for life springs for the d30 jeep what do i use for stering

[dangerranger83]

The D30 linkage. Use a 95 ball joint that hooks into the pitman instaed of the Jeeps. Thats what I've read to use.