Project 4x4 Commuter Mazda

[legoms013]

Driveline shop won't make me a driveline that is smaller diameter. They claim it will grenade b/c of the required length. So getting a new one made that is smaller diameter to clear up my clearance issue isn't happening. I will have to modify the gas tank skid plate bracket instead (oh goody)

I almost bought a ford 8.8 today from pick n pull, but I coughed when they told me how much it would cost for an axle with shafts, differential, backing plates, and calipers. So I walked away empty handed. I can do better than $280 for a used axle.

Hello craigslist. I will just wait until I come across a good deal.

List of things to do:

idler arm
mod the gas tank skid plate
new radiator
130 or 200 amp alternator
explorer 8.8
spare D35
4.88 gears
ford 8.8 perches, shock tabs, u-bolts
back rack
brace sliders
Monstaline the rocker panels, roof, rear bumper

and most importantly, GO WHEELING THIS SUMMER!

 

[legoms013]

I think I've killed the driveline rub for good this time. Just got done modding the skid plate

Still searching high and low for a disc brake expo 8.8

 

[Bennybooster]

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[4.0B2]

I think I've killed the driveline rub for good this time. Just got done modding the skid plate

Still searching high and low for a disc brake expo 8.8

i tell ya what.. come to Memphis, and i'll meet you at pull a part to help you pull one

 

[legoms013]

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I'll get one or two up tomorrow, it got dark on me quick

i tell ya what.. come to Memphis, and i'll meet you at pull a part to help you pull one

If gas was .25 a gallon id be there as fast as the law would let me

Made a few phone calls to pre-pulled-parts-junkyards and they all want way too much for a expo 8.8, though they are complete, low mileage and non-rusty. Most had a 6 month warranty too. Still not happy that they want $350-400 for them though.

Found a guy on craigslist that has some listed, I will call tomorrow.

 

[4.0B2]

i think a whole axle complete at the local pull a part is....

"REAR END (DISC BRAKE TYPE COMPLETE)"
price $89.14
warranty is an extra $17.46
and core is $25.76
http://www.pullapart.com/pricing.aspx?letter=R&loc=17&#pricelist


but usually the cashier lady (Tammy) doesn't charge me core charges.. i'm there to much.......lol

 

[legoms013]

According to the chart you sent me through that link versus my chart for the pick n pull by my house:

bare axle: $5.15 vs. $55
axle shaft x 2: $ 2.58 vs $41
brake backing plate x 2: $1.03 vs $15
brake rotor x 2: $2.06 vs $24
brake caliper: $2.06 vs $21

Your total cost for the bare minimum: $~21
My cost for the bare minimum: $~257


Does that sound about right?

Sometimes I wish I lived on the east coast

 

[4.0B2]

Lol man... I like my pull a part! Lol

 

[4.0B2]

hm... axle shafts at $2.58 a piece.. i think i'm gonna go get me several spares

front and rear!

 

[kris97ranger]

Man thats rediculous... Its sounds like the yards around here i paid $320 for a landcruiser axle complete but still... If i wanted corner lights they're like 50$ and you ppl are getting whole axles for that

 

[4.0B2]

i got all the lights off a ranger one time minus headlights for like $8.
thats both taillights, both fender lights, both turn signals.
of course i know the people there, and i usually don't pay full price of my already cheap prices.

i can get bucket seats for like $20 a piece!

 

[kris97ranger]

Thats the only reason i wish i lived in the states... Half the cars in your junkyards are better then what ppl are driving up here.

And everything is cheap as can be at the same time.. I wanted to get the stock chrome grill and bunpers for my f150 and it was going to be like $800 for the grill the filler panep between the bunper and grill and the bumpers... Or $1800 from ford

 

[legoms013]

My local yard should be renamed, Pull n be Reamed.

Thats why I'm waiting for an axle on craigslist....they junkyards are robbers just like the stealerships.

Hell through Ford Racing I could probably get a fully built, locked explorer axle for maybe $650?!

 

[4.0B2]

that'd be your best bet if you couldn't find one on CL lol...
but you are making me appricate my JY more and more. i've had people mad at me b/c gas is $3.39 a gallon right now, and i can get an axle shaft for $2.06! lol

 

[legoms013]

Nice!

I'm just gonna bite the bullet and go buy one from my Ford recycler yard.

They have exactly what I want and they are open today.

Every time I do the math I come out ahead by buying the correct axle, instead of say finding a drum brake version and switching it to discs.

Its more money up front, but I guess it will save me the hassle of converting to discs and will save me alot of time too (pulling one myself, and searching the yards for one).


Ok, here I go, I'll post a pic of it in a bit