Dana 35 build

[4.0B2]

i figured that was the answer lol, so how does that system allow the axle sides to droop without bending the steering? i know the steering flexes some but will it droop as much as the axle? or just limit the droop?

 

[The_Dealer]

shouldnt limit droop. just have bad toe change

 

[4.0B2]

I want the leaning tires when I turn fixed!!!

 

[spdcrazy]

I want the leaning tires when I turn fixed!!!

stone crusher is a very simple and effective idea.

only thing i'd consider to be better is a swing set (i think thats the correct term). the style that uses a dummy pitman arm on the passenger side, and a link that goes from one pitman to the other. then from each pitman to the further spindle.


i'm going with the stonecrusher idea, however putting it together myself. love projects like that

 

[The_Dealer]

stone crusher is a very simple and effective idea.

only thing i'd consider to be better is a swing set (i think thats the correct term). the style that uses a dummy pitman arm on the passenger side, and a link that goes from one pitman to the other. then from each pitman to the further spindle.


i'm going with the stonecrusher idea, however putting it together myself. love projects like that

the reason it leans is because of suspension jacking due to incorrect toe angles, and ackerman angles...4x4junkie can explain it better

btw thats an idler arm set up u are refering to. the k-link steering will fix all of the problems but is rather expensive. im saving for a stonecrusher steering, as i like the heims better then the regular tres on the superrunner

 

[spdcrazy]

hmm. idler arm setup makes sense...


keep this in mine 4.0b2, the stock coil buckets don't quite fit the cherokee coils. i threw a 1/4 plate flat on top, with a notch in the right place, this works for a temp, but i would leave it at that.

i did so i could see if they flexed like i want, and if my ride height is correct, next step is to measure the length of the coil with the truck weight on it, then remove and build or use the correct size bucket, i think an f 150 bucket is needed. then make sure to use a coil spring retainer! loosing a coil isn't fun on the trail, not that i'd know or anything.....

 

[4.0B2]

I know why the tires lean. I just gotta correct it. If I can get the money together after gears locker brakes and stuff. I'll buy the stonecrusher. If not I'll make something...

 

[4.0B2]

so, need some help here..
the cherokee coils i need? what are they exactly? +4?
other then softer coils and better steering(stonecrusher), what else do I have to have to be ready for rocks with this thing.. for flex and strength.

of course the stuff mentioned in previous posts...

and extended radius arms..

and the stuff here...
http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/Fall2003/MaximumFlexForTheTTB.htm

 

[88_Eddie]

skid plate for the pig

 

[4.0B2]

How does the skidplate work for it? Where does it bolt?

 

[The_Dealer]

hmm. idler arm setup makes sense...


keep this in mine 4.0b2, the stock coil buckets don't quite fit the cherokee coils. i threw a 1/4 plate flat on top, with a notch in the right place, this works for a temp, but i would leave it at that.

i did so i could see if they flexed like i want, and if my ride height is correct, next step is to measure the length of the coil with the truck weight on it, then remove and build or use the correct size bucket, i think an f 150 bucket is needed. then make sure to use a coil spring retainer! loosing a coil isn't fun on the trail, not that i'd know or anything.....

make the lower mounts out of hardware store npt http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246545

and bend the upper tongs back to fit the coil in...pm junkie he can help u with the match figuring what coils to get. i got a chance to get some 4" currie zj coils but dunno if that will be too long

 

[spdcrazy]

i bent the tongs in, and couldn't get it to sit in nicely. thats when i welded in the horizontal plates.


the rs6423's (rancho 3in lift xj coils) are what they use in the tech library.

these are 18in free length i think.

my jeep coils are 20in long, and of unknown brand, i just used the six in holes on my skyjacker brackets and it worked pretty well..

if you don't like your ride height, you can always move you upper coil bucket up, might take a bit of bracing, or fab work, but its all doable.

 

[4.0B2]

Yeah I gotta gain about an inch more than I have now... Those jeep coils don't give enough I don't think.,.

 

[disciplerocks]

Do a search for Plumcrazy's D35 skid plate. Its sick.

 

[The_Dealer]

Yeah I gotta gain about an inch more than I have now... Those jeep coils don't give enough I don't think.,.

me too, im at 2" of lift(spacers), but need 3"...already got a 2"body lift commin from summit. gonna do 35's wit 5", fender cutting, and swap in my d35