Dana 44 2010 ranger

[2010_Ranger]

I'm slowly building an off-road ranger and am now looking into a Dana 44 axle swap. Currently I have stock shocks but want a coilover conversion as well. However I'm fairly new to this level of customization. Have any of you done a build like this? Any advice to help would be much appreciated.

 

[Blmpkn]

Front or rear?

 

[SenorNoob]

What kind of Dana 44 you talking? I'm only aware of solid axles and the TTB. That's gonna be some serious cutting and welding in either case.

Also this^. I forget they can be used in the rear.

 

[2010_Ranger]

Front or rear?

I want both axles upgraded. I'm fairly new to axle work though. I plan to find a Dana 44 at a junkyard. Is this at all possible?

 

[2010_Ranger]

What kind of Dana 44 you talking? I'm only aware of solid axles and the TTB. That's gonna be some serious cutting and welding in either case.

Also this^. I forget they can be used in the rear.

I was thinking of a Dana 44 solid axle. Do you have any suggestions for an upgraded axle?

 

[2010_Ranger]

I was thinking of a Dana 44 solid axle. Do you have any suggestions for an upgraded axle?

My rough draft is to find one from a bronco or f150 at a junkyard and install it as I'm on somewhat of a budget

 

[SenorNoob]

IIRC anything F150 is gonna be significantly wider than what you have. To be close on width you'd be looking for an Early Bronco axle of something from Jeep, I think. IDK if that matters to you. F150 went to TTB in 80.

Dana 44 Solid Front Axle

 

[2010_Ranger]

Hmm well after a bit more research I noticed the ranger has a sla 35 in the front which has less wheel travel than a solid axle. Since I want a coilover conversion is there any solid axle that would improve wheel travel for off-roading and allow a front locker? Preferably one with the same bolt pattern as I have the wheels I'd want already. After this swap I'll be one happy camper.

 

[Blmpkn]

Hmm well after a bit more research I noticed the ranger has a sla 35 in the front which has less wheel travel than a solid axle. Since I want a coilover conversion is there any solid axle that would improve wheel travel for off-roading and allow a front locker? Preferably one with the same bolt pattern as I have the wheels I'd want already. After this swap I'll be one happy camper.

What your talking about isn't exactly a 'swap'... Its a complete reengineering of the front end.

Just doing a SAS with leafs is bad enough.. if you want coilovers it's gonna greatly complicate things.. 3/4 link will be necessary

 

[2010_Ranger]

How about this conversion kit by Rick rangers?

98-11 Ford Ranger Coilover Conversion Mounts Torsion Bar Suspenion for lowered or lifted

Read Read Read..... 98-11 Torsion Bar Suspension front coilovers mounts. Used for lowering or lifting. Grade 8 hardware included. Fully welded and made from 1/4" steel, not 3/16" like others. Designed around a lifted truck and made to clear the driveshaft. Guys do use them though for lowered...

ricksrangerz.com

 

[Blmpkn]

How about this conversion kit by Rick rangers?

98-11 Ford Ranger Coilover Conversion Mounts Torsion Bar Suspenion for lowered or lifted

Read Read Read..... 98-11 Torsion Bar Suspension front coilovers mounts. Used for lowering or lifting. Grade 8 hardware included. Fully welded and made from 1/4" steel, not 3/16" like others. Designed around a lifted truck and made to clear the driveshaft. Guys do use them though for lowered...

ricksrangerz.com

That's for a stock t bar front suspension, not a solid axle.

 

[2010_Ranger]

That would improve off-road capability pretty drastically though right? Here's a picture of my current axle.

 

[Blmpkn]

That would improve off-road capability pretty drastically though right? Here's a picture of my current axle.

A solid axle swap would drastically improve its capability, yes.

It's not exactly a simple undertaking though..