solid axle swap

[THE WHITE RHINO]

well i got in trouble again hahaha

this shouldnt get deleted i hope im trying to help out this guy and others on the road

all im saying is that its unsafe, using a dana 30 front with 40's on the road is scary. Heres the differences:

1. Braking power wouldnt be sufficient. Dana 30 brakes are small 40s are heavy and alot of rotating mass at highway speeds.
2. The dana 30 unitbearings have the tendency to break under stress like big tires.. i know ive seen it.
3. getting the gear ratio for ease of driving would be difficult i would say (dana 30 tops out at 4.88)
4. Steering issues. You would need hydro assist most likely and heavy wall/ heimed or BIG tre's. If you say no you dont ask yourself... What happens if i hit a big pot hole going 60mph and the stock tierod ends snap tossing my truck into a passenger car.(stock dana 30 TREs are small ment for tires around 31 ish)
5. Ball joints on the 30 would be under alot of stress breaking those going 50mph wouldnt be good.
6. fast wear on all mechanical parts.
7. Expensive to set up mechanical hubs, the front end would always be engaged if running a non vac disconnect.
8. the height of the truck and tire size would most likely result in big bump steer, again not good for other traffic.

please just be smart about it . I am not being a dick and im sure everyone will say your wrong blah blah blah at least i can say i tried to help


dana 30 month old unit bearings running 35" on the street

 

[QuakerShaker4242]

well i got in trouble again hahaha

this shouldnt get deleted i hope im trying to help out this guy and others on the road

all im saying is that its unsafe, using a dana 30 front with 40's on the road is scary. Heres the differences:

1. Braking power wouldnt be sufficient. Dana 30 brakes are small 40s are heavy and alot of rotating mass at highway speeds.
2. The dana 30 unitbearings have the tendency to break under stress like big tires.. i know ive seen it.
3. getting the gear ratio for ease of driving would be difficult i would say (dana 30 tops out at 4.88)
4. Steering issues. You would need hydro assist most likely and heavy wall/ heimed or BIG tre's. If you say no you dont ask yourself... What happens if i hit a big pot hole going 60mph and the stock tierod ends snap tossing my truck into a passenger car.(stock dana 30 TREs are small ment for tires around 31 ish)
5. Ball joints on the 30 would be under alot of stress breaking those going 50mph wouldnt be good.
6. fast wear on all mechanical parts.
7. Expensive to set up mechanical hubs, the front end would always be engaged if running a non vac disconnect.
8. the height of the truck and tire size would most likely result in big bump steer, again not good for other traffic.

please just be smart about it . I am not being a dick and im sure everyone will say your wrong blah blah blah at least i can say i tried to help


dana 30 month old unit bearings running 35" on the street

hey thanks for the help. although that is signifacant information, i was going to use a 44 not a 30. and gear to 5:13 if not larger. upgrade to moog heavyduty tie rod ends. and even though i say that i wont take it offroad the temptation is going to be too much.... thats why when i set down my plans i decided to go highsteer, so bumpsteer wouldnt be a problem.

 

[LittleBigFoot]

My thought on this is practicality. "Show Trucks" are purely worthless. I hate to say it, but if it's a 2wd, drop it and drive fast.

Does anyone remember the days where a truck was a truck? When they were used to haul crap? When they were used to tow? When they weren't a SUV with a bed?

I'd have no objections if your truck was going to at least see some mud here and there.

Invest your money and time into something else.

Don't make us report you to this guy:

http://128.83.80.200/TACO/scarysteering9.html

 

[fordwheelinman]

Who said those days left? Thats all my truck does is work. Even my DD SUV doubles as a work truck when i need it too. Ive hauled a 2.9 block after machined, rebuilt 2.9 heads inside along with various small parts. I actually used the luggage rack on top *GASP* thats right, to haul a ladder out to my church and back. If you say "Remember the days" i say, "When did they leave?" FWM.

 

[Evan]

My advice to everyone: do what you want as far as lifting, souping, lowering, offroading, or mall crawling. But realize that this stuff is ALL pretty foolish. It will do nothing for you 10 years from now and will leave you with nothing but an empty wallet if you take it too seriously. Don't just live for the minute; the minute passes. If you save a little money now you'll have so much more in the future.

I like offroading and I like my truck, but I realize it's an unnecessary toy and therefore commit very little financially to it.

The decisions you make when you're young are going to determine how you live for the rest of your life. Blowing a bunch of money on something you don't need is very damaging.

 

[wahlstrom1]

Meh, I'm 20 and only spend what I make in overtime pay on the truck. This is the kinda crap I live for (I'm a HD mechanic) and for me, it's likely not about to grow old anytime soon. I do however know it's not a top priority and have a condo and a GF which should be my fiance around summertime , lol. I'm not about to be the guy with 3 new trucks parked on the lawn living in a POS trailer with the police stopping by for domestic dispute calls every week .

-andrew

 

[LittleBigFoot]

I'm 18. Big scholarship to a good and cheap school. I teach guitar out of my parents basement. No rent. I've got a decent next egg, and I can still afford my axle swap and to live an exciting social life.

And to you FordWheelinMan, mad props. Dare I even say, Kudos?

Mainly Chevy Avalanche drivers come to mind when I said that.

 

[Sunk]

My advice to everyone: do what you want as far as lifting, souping, lowering, offroading, or mall crawling. But realize that this stuff is ALL pretty foolish. It will do nothing for you 10 years from now and will leave you with nothing but an empty wallet if you take it too seriously. Don't just live for the minute; the minute passes. If you save a little money now you'll have so much more in the future.

I like offroading and I like my truck, but I realize it's an unnecessary toy and therefore commit very little financially to it.

The decisions you make when you're young are going to determine how you live for the rest of your life. Blowing a bunch of money on something you don't need is very damaging.

I've come to realize this... Had I known this a few years ago, I would have made much different choices, and would be in college right now. But atleast I realized it...and its not too late.

 

[metalmacguyver]

I've come to realize this... Had I known this a few years ago, I would have made much different choices, and would be in college right now. But atleast I realized it...and its not too late.

its never to late for college. just much more difficult. that doesnt matter much though if you believe in the "where theres a will theres a way' philosophy.

 

[JohnnyU]

its never to late for college. just much more difficult. that doesnt matter much though if you believe in the "where theres a will theres a way' philosophy.

I'll whole heartedly disagree with that. It depends completely on your employer, and the opportunities that exist. If a 4yr degree is required, there is nothing you can do about it. I highly suggest going to College, even if you only get a degree in some bullsh!t subject, at least you have the degree.

This is the reason that I've parted out the Ranger. My life is currently taking a different direction, and I need to do what I can to follow.