Crawlin's Build Thread

[crawlin91]

Thanks.
The driveshaft still rubs but only at extreme stuff on the driver's side. Ran slaughterhouse gulch not long ago and didn't hear it chirp at all. If I kept this setup I would switch to the steel shaft that has a smaller diameter.

I picked up a cheap rear dana 60 30 spline full float axle. Its already geared 5:38 and has a lockright

 

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I picked up a cheap rear dana 60 30 spline full float axle. Its already geared 5:38 and has a lockright

how cheap? I would recommend upgrading it to 35spline, otherwise you arent much better of than your 8.8. Either grab a spool or a locker and get some shafts. I also think on the FF axles you have to bore the spindles. (didnt have that problem with my SF 35spline 60)

 

[crawlin91]

either way it gets me into a 8 lug axle thats already geared and locked. Im not terribly concerned about breaking a shaft under the weight/torque load of a ranger or a BII, might eat those words when its on 42's so Im heading to the junkyard later this week and ill be looking for a t case as well as a rear ff setup with 1.5" axle shafts. upgrading to 35 spline and boring tubes is more than I plan on putting into this axle.

 

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ill be looking for a t case as well as a rear ff setup with 1.5" axle shafts.

good luck. I couldnt find a single one in the time I searched. So i just got a SF 60.

 

[1badexplorer]

ill be looking for a t case as well as a rear ff setup with 1.5" axle shafts.

good luck. I couldnt find a single one in the time I searched. So i just got a SF 60.

Wow you guys must have it tough, I know of atleast 3 FF SRW D70s in local U-pull it yards around here. plus piles of 14bolts and 10.25s.

 

[PaleBlue90]

Its the D.D. Machine kit. Best threads i've seen on the subject are on rrorc. Do you need the company contact info?

yes plz if you got it

 

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Wow you guys must have it tough, I know of atleast 3 FF SRW D70s in local U-pull it yards around here. plus piles of 14bolts and 10.25s.

we are talking about D60's. I didnt want those bulky axles, I specificly wanted either a D60 or a 9" rear, and the 60 was cheaper to build 35spline.

70s, and sterlings and 14b's are a dime-a-dozen.

 

[crawlin91]

Here ya go. I just made several phone calls till I got him on the line.

The best way to reach me is thrue Ebay, my name on there is
4x4machineshop
Or you can try reaching me on my cell (360)649-4465
( I work and lot and don`t get a lot of free time to talk on the phone but normaly in the evenings I can be reached.

Thanks
Duffy
D.D.Machine

 

[crawlin91]

14 bolt shaft left, 30 spline dana 60 axle shaft on the right, even undressed the 14 bolt is a beast to move

 

[rangersteve]

i wanna see them new axles in your truck. any progress?

 

[crawlin91]

No tons yet but ive been working on the doubler. I made the initial cuts to the 1350.

I also found a manual 1354 case out of a 3rd gen ranger in the parts yard today. Got a good price too.

 

[oatmealman]

14 bolt is a good choice,shave the pig and turn the ring gear,make an orb or traction and walla you have an axle that will take what ever you want it too.

 

[PlumCrazy]

No tons yet but ive been working on the doubler. I made the initial cuts to the 1350.

I also found a manual 1354 case out of a 3rd gen ranger in the parts yard today. Got a good price too.

Are you planning on using the "lower" shift boot that goes around the tcase and transmission shifter? (I really need one)

-PlumCrazy

 

[crawlin91]

I needed to make some repairs so I can go wheeling, and keep the 2.9 chuggin til the motor swap
replaced my water pump, heater hose, lower rad hose, fan clutch, t-stat.
I still need a new fan as mine is cracked all over but I couldnt hand over $123
dollars to the stealership for a new one and the cheapo napa fan didnt fit at all. Ill hit the pick and pull this week.

Also threw in some different seats I had laying around from a different project

 

[JeepRecoveryTeam]

I got an electric fan if you want it dont remember the size but maybe 14 inches. What motor do you plan on running I remember I think you said a 4.0 but dont remember. we should go hit a trail sometime this week.