Also either way I go it is going to be a fairly in depth build so the work involved is not a part of my decision either way
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I wheel muddy trails, not really rocks at all, although at some point I will hit the Rubicon just to say I did it, and its close. FW axles wouldnt be a problem, I also plan on running wheels with 4-4.5in of BS if I go FW. I'm not worried about strength on the setup, however I am more curious about street ability with either setup, flex on either setup, also what year axles to go with if I go SAS.
Also if I stick with the D35 I will do the 44 knuckle upgrade most likely.
Also I am curious about steering on the SAS, can I use the stock linkage and just modify it a bit for the Ranger?
Also on coils, so pro vs. con Jeep vs. EB
Jeep: Pro Flexy, fit in ranger buckets
Con, maybe too soft?
EB: Pro street ability? decent flex
Con New coil buckets or modified stock ones.
What do you guys think?
Streetability should be fine in either case here, however your steering linkage geometry is what will make or break pretty much any setup.
With the SAS, the trackbar and your draglink have to be be parallel to each other, and as close to horizontal as possible (the stock TTB Y-linkage is worthless on a straight axle).
Similarly, the TTB setup needs the linkage to be inline (parallel) with your beams to minimize any bumpsteer.
I would suggest EB coils (or soft F-150 coils such as Deaver's 300PPI coils) since it looks like you have a Supercab truck. A swaybar (w/disconnects) can be added if needed. The Jeep coils will likely be too soft though (4WD S/C trucks typically have 2100 or so lbs sprung weight over the front axle).
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Hit me up when you come down to run the Rubicon, I'll come play.
I agree with bobbywalter, if you can find a D60 cheap get it.
Don't cheap out on the steering, set it up right the first time and save yourself the headache.
-Jester
quick jack here guys,
jester, if you get a chance post up in the tire section under the military tires of what you think of them, unless those are not oz tires...really curios about thoughts on them with these rigs....and if you can get front rear axle weights that would be a plus
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