4WDlifeform
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Beaver Falls, PA
Hey guys. Finally stepping up, and preparing for my winter project - full drive-line build, from transmission down. I think what I am doing is very common, and I see a lot of conversation on most of what I am doing. Though, I always embrace opinions, thoughts, and experience from those of you more knowledgeable. That said, here's my plans:
Transfer Case:
-2WD low
-SYE
-Possible HD chain?
Rear Axle:
-Ford 8.8 swap w/ Disk Brakes
-4.56 gears
-Some sort of ECTED Locker
Front Axle:
-Keeping D30...
-Chrome-Moly Axle shafts??
-4.56 gears
-Some sort of ratchet/lunchbox locker
Drive shafts:
-Custom. Not sure on size or components, but I can get a killer deal buying the parts from work, and welding/assembling myself. Need to "engineer" it yet!
I think I found the first of components I will be purchasing; the Ford 8.8. Found one w/ Disks for 100 bucks locally. Based on what I've seen on here, that is a decent deal. Ill post up pics..
Also, Found this, and wanted to get thoughts... I think the price is high? I guess its expensive stuff though...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0Q...emZ120582381840QQsspagenameZSTRKQ3aMEWAXQ3aIT
I plan to make this my build thread, share pics/thoughts, and again, open to what you have to say so I don't mess this up, I have never geared or build axles on my own before, So I am counting on a bit of guidance from the site.
So, thanks in advance for your input! Can't wait to get this build underway!! :clap:
Additionally... I plan to be running 33's upon completion of this build, and about 5" or so of lift.
Transfer Case:
-2WD low
-SYE
-Possible HD chain?
Rear Axle:
-Ford 8.8 swap w/ Disk Brakes
-4.56 gears
-Some sort of ECTED Locker
Front Axle:
-Keeping D30...
-Chrome-Moly Axle shafts??
-4.56 gears
-Some sort of ratchet/lunchbox locker
Drive shafts:
-Custom. Not sure on size or components, but I can get a killer deal buying the parts from work, and welding/assembling myself. Need to "engineer" it yet!
I think I found the first of components I will be purchasing; the Ford 8.8. Found one w/ Disks for 100 bucks locally. Based on what I've seen on here, that is a decent deal. Ill post up pics..
Also, Found this, and wanted to get thoughts... I think the price is high? I guess its expensive stuff though...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0Q...emZ120582381840QQsspagenameZSTRKQ3aMEWAXQ3aIT
I plan to make this my build thread, share pics/thoughts, and again, open to what you have to say so I don't mess this up, I have never geared or build axles on my own before, So I am counting on a bit of guidance from the site.
So, thanks in advance for your input! Can't wait to get this build underway!! :clap:
Additionally... I plan to be running 33's upon completion of this build, and about 5" or so of lift.