Gear Swap Poll

[panda24619]

http://www.fourwheeler.com/techarticles/drivetrain/129_0802_ford_f150_975_axle_build/index.html

i put this somewhere b4. dont remember where. maybe the how to change diff fluid. idk. o and arb has made a selectable locker for the 9.75. now there's an option.

 

[nvycrmn]

yeah i was lookin at ARB for the rear. but i have been talking to a shop up north (way up north) about a SAS job. so lets hope the numbers all come back good and i can finally get it done. cuz i will get it all done at once. then i will have a 4" susp lift for sale pretty cheap....

 

[panda24619]

what are you going to get done to it? like what axle and for suspension?

 

[nvycrmn]

well im lookin at d44 axles with at least 4.88's, selectable lockers, 8" springs with 40-44" tires. havent decided tire size yet.

 

[panda24619]

wht springs? like leaf or coils. and why down grade the axles. the rear now has a 9.75=d60. but either way it would look nice and perform great.

 

[nvycrmn]

im gonna keep the rear. going to d44 or 460 in the front (whichever will be cheaper really) and leaf springs. he is going to compare coils to springs for me to see the price difference.

 

[panda24619]

o okay i see now. might be able to find an old d60 from an old f250 or f350 from a junk yard. then just redo the diff. but coil overs would be nice. but you would have to get new fenders. or do a lot of trimming. and if you do it ill buy the kit from you when i get the money.

 

[KWT2000]

that will be awesome ive only seen one SAS expy up close and it was a monster.. if you do go that way please keep me in mind for your lift kit! what size tires you gonna run if you go that way???

 

[panda24619]

i have yet to see one. it would be nice. and no i called dibs first for the kit! haha but if u have the money you can have it.

 

[nvycrmn]

i am going with either 41's or 44's if/when I do it. i dont want them TOO big cuz i still need to fit on trails and two-tracks.

 

[KWT2000]

the one i seen was on 44's just rediculous... leaf spring front and coil rear... the owner thought coils at all four corners would too unstable.... panda i didnt see you called it so if he goes for it you got dibbs

 

[nvycrmn]

yeah, 44's might be a bit much so i am thinking of 41's. probably just going to do leafs (cheaper) front and rear. and i think you two should arm wrestle for my kit! hahah

 

[panda24619]

fine u can have it. haha im a little weaklin. but i can hold my own when i get in fights. got years of martial arts experience. shhhh. but idc. if you want it and are willing to drive all the way down here or pay for the shipping its all yours. and 41s. thatll look good. but im thinking coil overs front would look nice. and work great. fox or king make great long shocks for that. tune them for street. theyll be stiff enough for street but soft enough for off roading. maybe 8" total lift. for the rear thats a lot of tire to stuff. but youll find a way.

 

[nvycrmn]

yeah, the 41's will be a nice fit i think. i will definitely figure something out to make sure they fit! but, i'm still waiting to hear back from the shop with a price so i dont even know if i am going to be able to get this done any time soon....