solid axle swap

[QuakerShaker4242]

Originally Posted by Hahnsb2

Excuse me? I don't mean to sound like a dick but goddamn, spending thousands of dollars on a big poser rig is just crazy, people don't seem to use common sense anymore, its sickening. Spend the money on a fast car and have fun instead of a big slow truck that can't be used for jack shit and gets bad gas milage. I mean, it's your rig, do what you want, just think a little before you do something that you may regret.
I put it right up there with some of my friends wanting to buy a new rig... Im like what the hell, you're 18 ****in years old and you want to buy a new rig? Why? Buy a used rig thats reliable and gets you from point a to point b and that you can go wheelin' in and not worry about scratching it. Hmm lets see here, New expensive reliable shiny rig with payments OR used reliable rig without payments, hmm which makes more sense?

dude just take your foot out of your mouth and stop being an inconsiderate asshole....


open your eyes to the real world....










































ohh... not a ranger... heaven forbid.
















my point is.... maybe you need to open your eyes and realize that just because you like lifted trucks doesnt mean you have to have a piece of shit and tear it up. some people like to have something and keep it nice.

[JohnnyU]

Originally Posted by QuakerShaker4242

What's the Milf got to do with anything?


Lighten up guys. Everyone is entitled to do whatever they want with their own rig and their own money no matter how you may feel about it.

[metalmacguyver]

Originally Posted by Hahnsb2

Excuse me? I don't mean to sound like a dick but goddamn, spending thousands of dollars on a big poser rig is just crazy, people don't seem to use common sense anymore, its sickening. Spend the money on a fast car and have fun instead of a big slow truck that can't be used for jack shit and gets bad gas milage. I mean, it's your rig, do what you want, just think a little before you do something that you may regret.
I put it right up there with some of my friends wanting to buy a new rig... Im like what the hell, you're 18 ****in years old and you want to buy a new rig? Why? Buy a used rig thats reliable and gets you from point a to point b and that you can go wheelin' in and not worry about scratching it. Hmm lets see here, New expensive reliable shiny rig with payments OR used reliable rig without payments, hmm which makes more sense?

That part is all you needed to say to make your opinion known. the rest of it just makes you an asshole.

[JohnnyU]

Originally Posted by metalmacguyver

That part is all you needed to say to make your opinion known. the rest of it just makes you an asshole.

Warning #2.

No more arguing or disciplinary action will be taken against all parties involved.

[QuakerShaker4242]

Originally Posted by JohnnyU

What's the Milf got to do with anything?


Lighten up guys. Everyone is entitled to do whatever they want with their own rig and their own money no matter how you may feel about it.

haha...
yea i went with my neighbors and their two kids to the 4x4 jamboree this year it was a ton of fun.

but the only thing i was drooling over was the rigs that were everywhere.... i ran out of room on my digital camera i took so many pictures

[THE WHITE RHINO]

here is my slightly nice pirate style answer: why even waste your time money and safety putting this truck on 40's i think its absolutely rediculous to do all that crap and never go off the pavement, unsafe for others and you... i was trying not to be a complete a hole and would like to be an a hole about this crap if you posted this on pirate and you would want to kill yourself

[metalmacguyver]

didn't we just go through this?

[F150hybred]

I know I shouldn't be doing this, but here goes... what's the difference if he puts his truck on forties or some guy puts 500 hp in his "street" car? Is there really a difference? This person is GONNA spend his or her cash any way he or she feels fit. There's a name for what causes people to do what they do... it's called passion. Passion for what he desires. Dude, if you wanna put your truck on forties, then by all means go for it. just be sure to share the pics with the rest of us. Remember, there are others out there that would like to enjoy the fruits of your labors and not chastise you for doing so.

[PARKINGLOT]

Originally Posted by QuakerShaker4242

ohh... not a ranger... heaven forbid.


[/IMG]

DUDE! He's illegally parked in a handicapped spot

Originally Posted by QuakerShaker4242

my point is.... maybe you need to open your eyes and realize that just because you like lifted trucks doesnt mean you have to have a piece of shit and tear it up.

It does help though....

[THE WHITE RHINO]

well i got in trouble again hahaha

this shouldnt get deleted i hope im trying to help out this guy and others on the road

all im saying is that its unsafe, using a dana 30 front with 40's on the road is scary. Heres the differences:

1. Braking power wouldnt be sufficient. Dana 30 brakes are small 40s are heavy and alot of rotating mass at highway speeds.
2. The dana 30 unitbearings have the tendency to break under stress like big tires.. i know ive seen it.
3. getting the gear ratio for ease of driving would be difficult i would say (dana 30 tops out at 4.88)
4. Steering issues. You would need hydro assist most likely and heavy wall/ heimed or BIG tre's. If you say no you dont ask yourself... What happens if i hit a big pot hole going 60mph and the stock tierod ends snap tossing my truck into a passenger car.(stock dana 30 TREs are small ment for tires around 31 ish)
5. Ball joints on the 30 would be under alot of stress breaking those going 50mph wouldnt be good.
6. fast wear on all mechanical parts.
7. Expensive to set up mechanical hubs, the front end would always be engaged if running a non vac disconnect.
8. the height of the truck and tire size would most likely result in big bump steer, again not good for other traffic.

please just be smart about it . I am not being a dick and im sure everyone will say your wrong blah blah blah at least i can say i tried to help


dana 30 month old unit bearings running 35" on the street

[QuakerShaker4242]

Originally Posted by THE WHITE RHINO

well i got in trouble again hahaha

this shouldnt get deleted i hope im trying to help out this guy and others on the road

all im saying is that its unsafe, using a dana 30 front with 40's on the road is scary. Heres the differences:

1. Braking power wouldnt be sufficient. Dana 30 brakes are small 40s are heavy and alot of rotating mass at highway speeds.
2. The dana 30 unitbearings have the tendency to break under stress like big tires.. i know ive seen it.
3. getting the gear ratio for ease of driving would be difficult i would say (dana 30 tops out at 4.88)
4. Steering issues. You would need hydro assist most likely and heavy wall/ heimed or BIG tre's. If you say no you dont ask yourself... What happens if i hit a big pot hole going 60mph and the stock tierod ends snap tossing my truck into a passenger car.(stock dana 30 TREs are small ment for tires around 31 ish)
5. Ball joints on the 30 would be under alot of stress breaking those going 50mph wouldnt be good.
6. fast wear on all mechanical parts.
7. Expensive to set up mechanical hubs, the front end would always be engaged if running a non vac disconnect.
8. the height of the truck and tire size would most likely result in big bump steer, again not good for other traffic.

please just be smart about it . I am not being a dick and im sure everyone will say your wrong blah blah blah at least i can say i tried to help


dana 30 month old unit bearings running 35" on the street

hey thanks for the help. although that is signifacant information, i was going to use a 44 not a 30. and gear to 5:13 if not larger. upgrade to moog heavyduty tie rod ends. and even though i say that i wont take it offroad the temptation is going to be too much.... thats why when i set down my plans i decided to go highsteer, so bumpsteer wouldnt be a problem.

[LittleBigFoot]

My thought on this is practicality. "Show Trucks" are purely worthless. I hate to say it, but if it's a 2wd, drop it and drive fast.

Does anyone remember the days where a truck was a truck? When they were used to haul crap? When they were used to tow? When they weren't a SUV with a bed?

I'd have no objections if your truck was going to at least see some mud here and there.

Invest your money and time into something else.

Don't make us report you to this guy:

http://128.83.80.200/TACO/scarysteering9.html