Project B2R

[Maverick]

bump!
cant wait for more updates.
what are you running for your front coil buckets. what did they come from?

The front coil buckets are off a 79 F150 and have been cut down to stock ranger bucket height.

 

[xkotyx]

The front coil buckets are off a 79 F150 and have been cut down to stock ranger bucket height.

thanks man! just what i was looking for.. i was planning on using my buckets from my 78 f150 and was just making sure they would work.

great looking truck so far
and by the way i copied your idea and bought me a set of trail gear yota leafs. cant wait to try them out!

 

[Maverick]

The D30 complete with steering and track bar is up for sale, going a different direction: D30 in classifieds

 

[kris97ranger]

damn i wanted to see how long it'd hold up to the what 36-37" tires u have!!
and what is this different direction?

 

[Maverick]

Full width. I too wanted to see how long it would hold up to 36's. I think it would have lasted for a while considering the light weight/low horsepower combo. When I first started this build years ago it was intended to be driven on the road quite often, that was before a tow rig and a new car hauler. Now street driving will be very limited, and I want the extra stability provided by full width axles. I already have the front axle, just need the $$ to build it. Not sure if I'm going full width 8.8 or 9" in the rear yet.

 

[compaqeo]

The D30 complete with steering and track bar is up for sale, going a different direction: D30 in classifieds

hey woah woah woah dont part it...oh a different route?

 

[4.0B2]

not gonna lie, if i could afford it, i'd jump on that d30... but i can't..
i'll just have to slowly build from the xj d30 i have..

 

[kroussinoffroad]

not sure how "bolt in" your lookin for your rear axle but you could make a semi float 8.8. seem's kinda like a waste of time if you have access to any 31 spline 9'' axle's but it's allway's an option.

 

[Maverick]

Finally got the D30 sold, now the D44 build begins. I'll have some updates soon, gotta get this pile finished.

 

[nuclassic]

I think this is the cleanest fab work I've seen in any build thread, except to maybe Gwaii
can't wait for the updates

 

[Maverick]

Thanks

Went and pulled the D44 out of storage, have it mostly stripped down. Plans are gears to match the rear, Grizzly locker, some brand of alloy shafts (probably RCV's), over the knuckle steering, and a good diff cover.

77 F150 housing:

0.5" wall axle tubes

 

[Maverick]

My 4.88's, Grizzly locker, and master install kit showed up. Waiting on steering, track bar materials and a diff cover from RuffStuff. I sent my gears out for a heat/cryo treatment, should have them back sometime next week. Cheap insurance the way I look at it. I also decided that I'm narrowing the front axle, I don't feel like messing around with coil bucket placement or that sweet radius arm cross member I built. At least now I have hubs and a decent sized R&P. I've already started the narrowing process and will probably have it finished this weekend. I'm also picking up a Super 88 kit for rear, which among the strength up grades will give me the proper 5x5.5 pattern to match the front. Pics to follow.

 

[Bennybooster]

How soon do you want it drivable?

 

[JohnnyU]

Woah, I thought we deleted this thread.

 

[Flash Gordan]

Any progress?