The Bruiser

[DC]

Well if I decided to do the solid axle that creates the problem of finding one which are slim to non were I live

 

[DC]

so I cant find a hp d44 to save my life found a d44 that wasn't and a d60 the guy only wanted 350 for all but that's not the d44 Im looking for so Im back to the d35 swap for now tell a d44 appears.

on the bright side I return home in a couple weeks from the stan. so the build will start an pictures well be uploaded

 

[merch]

350 is a good deal for matched axles,why not do a low pinion front now,and if uou find a hp in the future its an easy swap

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[DC]

Is it that easy to swap out I was thinking it had to set up differently do to the pinion that being said im a beginner an have never swap axles or new anything about it tell I joined the ranger station

 

[Rowdy Fitzgerald]

Once it's set up for a solid axel you can modify the new axel to fit fairly easy. If you're getting a hd-44 I believe you would be able to find a new housing and swap all your internals and knuckles over and keep the 8 lug pattern. 3/4 ton ranger FTW!

 

[DC]

Is it hard to shorten the axles

 

[Rowdy Fitzgerald]

I haven't done it yet but I've researched it. It seems pretty easy as long as you have a angle finder. There are several videos on YouTube showing how to do it.

 

[DC]

Looks like ill haveto get a angle finder I dont have one

 

[DC]

Got my angle finder still looking for a d44 anyone got one for sale.

On the plus not finaly made it back to the states in a few days ill be home tearing into this truck

 

[DC]

Found a d44 high pinion an 9 inch rear for my ranger its a full width axle oh well anyways it came with the entire front end even the steering box got it all for 275 does need redone though

 

[DC]

Pulling the motor tranny an transfercase

All out

Empty

 

[DC]

Taking the body off
First the bed

Then the cab

 

[DC]

Theirs a lot of rust on the cab mainly on the fire wall

Just means I get to put my welding to the test now

 

[merch]

Thats alot to do all at once! keep us updated!

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[DC]

Well do been doing some body work an i can place the axles tell my c-bushings comes in its been 2 weeks I'm tired of waiting