1985Ranger124
Active Member
Well the day has finally come that I can start my solid axle swap. Ive been doing my research for a LONG time and am confident that i can do this. I am 16 and doing this whole things pretty much by myself so go easy on me.
The Front Axle Build HP Dana 44
Axle: Full Width Dana 44 high pinion
Year: 1976
Locker: Dana Spicer Posi
Axles: Stock
Ring and Pinion: Yukon 4:56 to 1
U-Joints: Spicer
Bearings: Timken
The Rear Axle Build Ford 9’’
Axle: Full Width Ford 9’’
Year: 1979
Locker: Full Spool
Axles: Stock
Ring and Pinion: Yukon 4:56 to 1
Bearings: Timken
Rear Suspension
I needed something that I could get rid of the lift blocks with and give my truck superior flex. After some research, I decided to go with 6” lift 63’’ Chevy Leaf Spring Swap with extended shackles.
Starting the build is very easy, I started on the rear end first to get some confidence. To make a Full Size axle fit under a ranger, you must move the leaf spring mounts in. I did not weld them up immediately cause I wanted to set the pinion angle. I already had the 63s mounted up on the stock rear end so this was very easy.
The Front Axle Build HP Dana 44
Axle: Full Width Dana 44 high pinion
Year: 1976
Locker: Dana Spicer Posi
Axles: Stock
Ring and Pinion: Yukon 4:56 to 1
U-Joints: Spicer
Bearings: Timken
The Rear Axle Build Ford 9’’
Axle: Full Width Ford 9’’
Year: 1979
Locker: Full Spool
Axles: Stock
Ring and Pinion: Yukon 4:56 to 1
Bearings: Timken
Rear Suspension
I needed something that I could get rid of the lift blocks with and give my truck superior flex. After some research, I decided to go with 6” lift 63’’ Chevy Leaf Spring Swap with extended shackles.
Starting the build is very easy, I started on the rear end first to get some confidence. To make a Full Size axle fit under a ranger, you must move the leaf spring mounts in. I did not weld them up immediately cause I wanted to set the pinion angle. I already had the 63s mounted up on the stock rear end so this was very easy.