I am confused. Why did you list the TTB Dana 35 as one of the axles you are considering for your Solid Axle Swap? It's not a solid axle, it's a twin traction beam axle.
If you just want 4x4, get the D-30. It's the least amount of work. If you want strength for off-road, I'd hold out for an EB D44.
After I wrote it, I remembered that it is possible to put a d35 under it, and didn't want the d35 fans to be insulted......completely forgetting I put "SAS"....sorry....
Depends on your goal for your truck.
Strictly offroad? Full width 1 tons.
Dd also? Then the narrower axles have some advantages depending on your local laws
DD, weekend wheeler, winter ditch recovery, etc. Not hardcore wheeling, but hit some trails and such
I see "Ranger" and "2WD" on his profile... The D35 TTB isn't going to be as practical of a swap on that truck as the others anyway...
To the OP, Is your truck a reg cab or Supercab? If Super, I wouldn't mess around with a D30 under it (especially a junk EB D30). Definitely go with a D44 for it's stronger housing.
Supercab, 2wd...hence the SAS. Got a great deal on this truck, going to make it 4wd.
^ This. We need some more info to better suit your needs. What's best, that's easy, Dana 60. What will you use your rig for, offroading every weekend with Daily driving during the week? Wheeling only about once a month? What size tires do you plan to run? What engine do you plan to keep (plans for a future V8 swap?)? What wheeling do you do (mud, rock crawling, trail riding, etc)? What's your budget for suspension? All of these play a part in what's best for you. Leaves are easiest, but provide a harsh ride. Coils provide a better ride with more capability for flex, but could cost more depending on what coil setup you go with. So, what's your flavor?
I wanted to SAS cause I was wheeling harder than my ttb could handle. I went from an eb 44, to fw 8 lug 44, to a fw hp kp Dana 60 before I even installed the eb 44. I'm now swapping from the 60 to rocks before I even get a chance to wheel the 60, even though I got it most of the way complete and its driving. I went with 16" air shocks with a 4 link design. Shortly after I built it I'm seeing its limitations. My next setup is triangulated 4 link.
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Ugh, I hate when newbies do what I just did.....a million apologies. As stated above, dd, weekend wheeler, winter ditch recovery, that kind of stuff. Prolly run a 33 or 35 max tire. Plans are a 289 or 302, 5 speed, and an un-specified as of yet transfer case. I enjoy trail riding, I don't beat my vehicles too hard. No rock climbing, not alot of mudding....Just cruising through the woods, hitting some obstacles. Suspension budget isnt a big deal. Not looking to spend tens of thousands on it, but I got connections at a spring shop, so I am ok there.
I originally asked just to see preferences on other peoples minds. I like the stability of fullwidth, but you can go more places with jeep or eb axles...just not sure yet.