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86ford
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sounds good.
now that i poked you into at least possibly re-thinking it i will tell you what i know.
the coil springs are nice to have on all 4 corners and if you are going to spend the time and money slowly building a SAS to bolt in i highly recommend coils because a proper 3 or 4 link system will out flex leaf springs but it is MUCH more complicated to learn. the full size for 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern on the d44 can easily be matched up with either a fullsize 8.8 31 spline axle OR a 9 inch. i personally would go with the full size 8.8 because they are more plentiful and arguably just as strong as a 9inch.
i personally would get a later explorer 31 spline axle and get a super 88 kit for it because they have the option of 5 on 4.5 or 5 on 5.5 bolt patterns. for the front i would cut down a 78-79 f150 d44 to match in width. narrow vehicles have there place, they are less stable but steer much easier.
86
now that i poked you into at least possibly re-thinking it i will tell you what i know.
the coil springs are nice to have on all 4 corners and if you are going to spend the time and money slowly building a SAS to bolt in i highly recommend coils because a proper 3 or 4 link system will out flex leaf springs but it is MUCH more complicated to learn. the full size for 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern on the d44 can easily be matched up with either a fullsize 8.8 31 spline axle OR a 9 inch. i personally would go with the full size 8.8 because they are more plentiful and arguably just as strong as a 9inch.
i personally would get a later explorer 31 spline axle and get a super 88 kit for it because they have the option of 5 on 4.5 or 5 on 5.5 bolt patterns. for the front i would cut down a 78-79 f150 d44 to match in width. narrow vehicles have there place, they are less stable but steer much easier.
86
