I think its time.

[86MUDRCJ]

Recently I have been debating on whether or not to sas my truck. I just dont know if its beyond my ability. i am going to have to put axles under it soon anyway so shojld I just sas or throw a 35/8.8 in there. So more or less what are your opinions?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

D35 would certainly be easier and cheaper.

More options available with the solid though.

I am going with the D35 for now just 'cause it's easier. I would ditch the snowplow for a solid in a heartbeat though if installation was more comparable.

 

[4.0B2]

look at disciplerocks b2 and legoms mazda.. they are on the d35/8.8 and they are pretty hard on their trucks... and they work. the d35/8.8 is bolt in and plenty strong. and a lot cheaper, trust me... i priced a sas. i was planning on doing a d30 jeep axle and the ford 8.8.. the d30 would have been strong enough for me. but i have about half the money in my d35 ttb stuff then i would have for a sas..

i have xj coils, super runner steering, good brackets, f250 shock towers, and so on.......



i would do the d35/8.8 unless you plan on some major stuff that the d35 won't handle it... you can do a leaf sas pretty cheap... but.. what are the plans for your truck? think of the final plans for your truck and build it

 

[mud junky]

D35 up front and keep the 7.5 unless your planing on doing somthing realy extream. i run that combo on my b2 and have not had any issues with the 7.5 and very few issues with the D35. and i run 35" tire, im fully locked up, and compete with my b2.

 

[RumpRangerSTX]

If u are only goin to run a 35 or under go with a d 35 and keep the 7.5 unless u get a deal for a matching gear set d 35-8.8 Sas is alot of time and money and research alot of research Plus a d 35 will drive down the road better like the your truck rides now but put a sas under it and it will ride like a truck u will feel every bump in the road but that is my opinion

 

[88_Eddie]

i've got maybe $400 into my D35. that's lift brackets, lift coils, new u joints, the price of the D35, new calipers, new pads, a seperate D35 chunk with 3.73 gears that i bought after i initially bought my d35.

if i start having problems i'll SAS, but i'm not planning on beating on my b2 too hard.

 

[86MUDRCJ]

Thanks for your input guys. I guess I just want my truck off-road worthy again.I don't really have the money shell out for parts that get broke because of whatever reason. But I plan to run 33's but 35's could weasel there way onto the truck. Also I wanna put lockers and stuff in them too but I didn't know if it would be the same price wise.

 

[4.0B2]

IMO it sounds like a d35 set up right will be fine for you.

like i mentioned above. xj coils, superrunner steering, longer shocks.. etc.

 

[86MUDRCJ]

Also you guys think that those axles will hold up to a v8?

 

[4.0B2]

Also you guys think that those axles will hold up to a v8?

depends on your throttle control....
but in that case, IMO... if you invest in the v8 i would invest in one tons.


however, i still think that the axles could stand up to v8's. you could always do those stronger u-joints in the axles.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

The weakspot of the D35 is the same as the D44 that they put in '150's... the axleshaft u-joint.

31 spline 8.8's went in 302/351 half tons originally as well, they still live on in many of the lighter F-150's today.

One thing to keep in mind also, a Ranger is much lighter than a half ton.

 

[5.0fox]

It all depends how you drive. I have broken axleshafts u joints and even the carrier bearing caps in my d35 and i have a tired 2.8 and 33's. do you plan to hit real hardcore trails or do you just want 4 wheel drive for muddy roads and bad weather?

 

[86MUDRCJ]

Well I don't really drive that hard but I do have a tendency to blow out the cob webs every now and then.
4.0B2 Don't you think one tons would be a bit over kill?

 

[wrecking-crew]

Well I don't really drive that hard but I do have a tendency to blow out the cob webs every now and then.
4.0B2 Don't you think one tons would be a bit over kill?

The 35 and 8.8 would be fine with the v8. Bigger is not always better.
But, you may want to upgrade the axles.

 

[86MUDRCJ]

I do want to put lockers and 4.56s in it. Or do you mean like a d44/9"