Axle Upgrades

[Todd]

Copykate I like the way you ran your brake lines. Might have to do that some day

 

[CopyKat]

What's your contribution other than posting pics of "hardcore" mods done to your rig that you drive 99% on the street, and have took on a legit trail, twice? Since you post them on at least 5 RBV specific forums, it looks to me like you are an attention whore, or need your ego stroked.

If I post shit about my rig, it's not to show off the latest change to my :rainbow: wannabe early bronco grill, or some stupid ass push to crank button.. I mod my shit to perform better on the trail.


How about you go back to the tech plagiarist's web site you like so much and stay there.

Fuckit I ain't posting anything on the open forums, to help anyone. I guess posting pictures of Mods is considered being a Poser. I guess I'll just go back to my plagiarist's web site!

Todd you got a PM for brake line info. Should you choose to do that. I stole the idea from Totalled years ago and I'm claiming it as mine since he doesn't whore enough pictures of his hardcore rig.

 

[metalmacguyver]

Where the hell did this Bullshit come from? Lets just help people with their RBVs and stop bickering like children.

Originally Posted by Totalled
What's your contribution other than posting pics of "hardcore" mods done to your rig that you drive 99% on the street, and have took on a legit trail, twice? Since you post them on at least 5 RBV specific forums, it looks to me like you are an attention whore, or need your ego stroked.

If I post shit about my rig, it's not to show off the latest change to my :rainbow: wannabe early bronco grill, or some stupid ass push to crank button.. I mod my shit to perform better on the trail.


How about you go back to the tech plagiarist's web site you like so much and stay there.

Fuckit I ain't posting anything on the open forums, to help anyone. I guess posting pictures of Mods is considered being a Poser. I guess I'll just go back to my plagiarist's web site!

Todd you got a PM for brake line info. Should you choose to do that. I stole the idea from Totalled years ago and I'm claiming it as mine since he doesn't whore enough pictures of his hardcore rig.

 

[mhughes165]

idk.....but ive never seen anyone blasted on this site for doing anything at all to there trucks....

aside from the guy that wants to run 44"s with 1/2 ton running gear....

 

[95XL]

While this topic is up, someone suggested that I do the Dana 44 spindle swap to my Ranger. (I'm the guy doing the dually conversion, see my avatar? lol.) Only I need the 8 on 6.5" bolt pattern for my rims, he said something about putting 3/4 ton hubs on the 44 spindle, is that possible?

Sorry, but I figured I'd ask since everybody seems to be chiming in on this subject.

 

[swtjames23]

Thanks for the pic Copykat, it helps. If i can make it to the junk yard this week, i'll whip this up on saturday and post some pics myself. Did you truss your axle yourself? Powdercoat or rattle can? I figure i should make them look good and make them stout while i have them off the truck.

 

[swtjames23]

Hey 95XL i saw in your signature that you did that chevy leaf spring swap. How does it ride? Is it real stiff? I was thinkin about doin it but my truck already rides like a tank for some reson. I was hoping for an improvement if anything. Also, is it about 3" over stock like the tech library says?

 

[bobbywalter]

dualies with a 2.3?



i was thinking dually too....but that was in combination with the diesel


i guess theres more to that animal...need to find that thread.


if you can find a ld 44 ttb 8 lug it may be possible to use its hubs, but iirc the beam knuckles are still the big unit so you will need to use chevy brake plates and brakes with that arrempt. you would for sure have to cut the oem caliper slides off at a minimum.


i dont have a setup here to work with, but i was going to attempts it on a bronco some years ago because the guy swapped a rear 8 lug 456 locked 14 bolt in and wanted to match the front for one set of wheels. i ended up putting an 8 lug 44 sas in it before the ttb thing got too far.


do you have a link to your build?

 

[95XL]

SWTJames - The spring swap doesn't ride bad at all IMO. I left the overload spring in the packs, because I tend to haul a lot of weight sometimes. Yes, if you use the belltech shackles it is about 3-4" over stock. I actually used some 2" lowering shackles from summit racing, they were the same thing as the belltechs, just cheaper. Also, I didn't have to cut my cab mounts like the writeup said, there was plenty of room to move the front hanger forward.

Bobby Walter - Thanks for the info.
http://http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7374

 

[CopyKat]

Thanks for the pic Copykat, it helps. If i can make it to the junk yard this week, i'll whip this up on saturday and post some pics myself. Did you truss your axle yourself? Powdercoat or rattle can? I figure i should make them look good and make them stout while i have them off the truck.

Here is another that will likely "not" help.

I did all the plate work design and had a buddy weld it, since I don't have a strong enough welder. Rattle can paint. I don't expect anything to stay pretty for very long around here.

 

[bobbywalter]

quit painting over the snow and it will last longer



so how ya like the ride? flip the tre's yet?

 

[swtjames23]

It might not help Copykat but it still looks good . Still haven't made it to the junkyard yet, maybe tomorrow. Guy quoted me $100 bucks for everything from the knuckles out if I pull them myself. Any suggestions as to what i should bring when i go to pull them? It's too bad i don't have an on-board air compressor...i'm thinkin hand tools, WD40 and a bfh will do.

 

[swtjames23]

95XL, thanks for the info. Thats next on my list of things to do on the ranger after the knuckle swap. How's the wheel travel? Noticeably better or...? Anyway yeah thats good to know i won't have to cut the cab mount, i was kinda leary about that.

 

[95XL]

How's the wheel travel? Noticeably better or...?

I've never actually flexed mine enough to see, I'd imagine though, everyone around here claims it does improve flex, and if it didn't they wouldn't do it right? If your looking for travel, then I'd take out the overload leaf.