I think it's Solid Axle SWAP.....I've read that on here somewhere.Originally Posted by Maddawg
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I think it's Solid Axle SWAP.....I've read that on here somewhere.
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I don't believe Alan ever actually completed the swap. He looked into it and was collecting parts but I believe that was as far as it got. He was also planning on changing out the spinddles and going to use larger (bigger spline count) shafts.
If you're going to do all that you might as well do a SAS unless you love ifs that much.Maddawg- yes, solid axle swap. No one here will laugh at asking questions like that. SAS is a pretty advanced term, especially if your not into rock crawling much. Welll, i take that back, we will probably laugh a little, but its all in good fun, we all treat each other like brothers and sisters here, so we like to bicker and make fun
Billy- last i heard he completed it, but now im curious. And i also assume to just swap the diff would be a lot cheaper. You'd have quite a task convincing me that it cost $5-8 k just for a diff and some brackets?
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I'm pretty sure Eftren had the 10 bolt front in Moab. I was poking around a bit on his VX looking at the SFIFS.
I forgot about that topic... what was the point? stronger half shafts?
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The purpose was availability of parts, gears, lockers, and stronger half shafts. Cheaper too i imagine.
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My Jeep friend suggested going to a Jeep solid front axle. My thinking at that point was "hell why don't I just buy a Jeep" (blasphemy!).
Last edited by Maddawg : 10/03/2012 at 07:24 AM
3" suspension lift, shocks: Rancho 9000, tires 33"x11.5", wheels 16"x8", offset= 0, no front sway bar
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Anybody here know what this piece of structure is?
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That's the cross member which goes directly under the front diff.
Here's Tom4brens:
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What's its purpose??That's the cross member which goes directly under the front diff.
Here's Tom4brens:
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It's just a support that helps strengthen the frame. I didn't have one on in Moab and found it also does a good job protecting the oil pan.
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Frame stiffener???
Zeus ran without his for 2+ years with no ill effects.
BTW, keep in mind that mine looks different than most. It's aftermarket by CalMini. The replacement one that came with the Kilby skid plates looked very similar.
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Put a smiley after you say that Bub.
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Ok, thanks! I thought maybe it might have something to do with the diff drop.
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It does. It's in the way & needs to be lowered.
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Yep a motley crew as would be expected, lol. Just kidding all, you should see the Baja bunch I used to run with. BUT, I managed to get all four tires on the VX this morning.Now to see if I can rent a Sawzall for a day.
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Aw hell, Motley would be an upgrade for some of us...
Tires & wheels look'n great M-D...
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Tanx!! Rented a Sawzall and opening up the back splash guard area to see whats underneath for structure. Oh wow, nice and clean under there. Aww, am I gonna cut all that nice structure?Aw hell, Motley would be an upgrade for some of us...
Tires & wheels look'n great M-D...
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