01RangerEdge build thread
#628
I am too, but at least I can drive it
#629
Be careful if you pulled the axle shafts. Those unit bearings aren't designed to be driven without the retaining nuts in place. You were running 4.88s right? The pinion is pretty small with that ratio but it's almost comical that a bush did it in. Considering what I've put mine through in the past I'd have to imagine that was one hell of a bush lol.
#630
#631
Be careful if you pulled the axle shafts. Those unit bearings aren't designed to be driven without the retaining nuts in place. You were running 4.88s right? The pinion is pretty small with that ratio but it's almost comical that a bush did it in. Considering what I've put mine through in the past I'd have to imagine that was one hell of a bush lol.
The failure was the nut, which I believe was just a poor quality part to begin with. The pinion is junk because I drove the truck forward after the nut broke.
I figured the u-joints would fail first.
To me, this is more of a unique situation rather than overall weakness. I'm confident it will hold up anywhere I go.
But, I've decided to sell the entire setup, suspension and all. With the power I want to make with the 4BT, I'll need bigger axles anyway. Back to the drawing board
#633
My plan is a D60 front with either the Sterling 10.25 or D60 rear. My buddy already found my a newer balljoint D60, I believe the matching rear would be the 10.25.
As far as suspension goes, I'm planning on a 4-link front and rear with the possibility of rear air bags for load assist.
The option of narrowing the full width is on the table, I'm leaning yes, but it's obviously cheaper not to.
#634
Not a ton of progress has happened, but the teardown has started.
First step, get the D30 out, rebuild it, sell it. Once it's gone the rest of the truck will come apart.
The whole suspension, drivetrain, and powertrain will be sold during the teardown and I'll start laying out the new setup.
I thought I had found D60's local, turned out way more expensive than I want, so the waiting game has started. I don't know exactly which D60's I'm getting, but I really don't want to pay the extra for the kingpin, so I may end up with the newer balljoint style.
Pics!! (The shop is finally clean-ish)
First step, get the D30 out, rebuild it, sell it. Once it's gone the rest of the truck will come apart.
The whole suspension, drivetrain, and powertrain will be sold during the teardown and I'll start laying out the new setup.
I thought I had found D60's local, turned out way more expensive than I want, so the waiting game has started. I don't know exactly which D60's I'm getting, but I really don't want to pay the extra for the kingpin, so I may end up with the newer balljoint style.
Pics!! (The shop is finally clean-ish)
#636
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#645
It's held up good. The only part that flaked was the door panel where I'd accidently kick it. Prep is key
#648
lol. nope, just part gathering right now. I've got stuff to get done around the house before winter sets in. I plan to be more productive when I don't have a lawn to take care of
Just about. Should rolling in a week or so
Just about. Should rolling in a week or so