Dana 30 axle

88blazer1297 · 06-25-2009, 12:47 AM

When I did mine I burned the rubber out and caved the sleeve in on its self with an air chisel.

nyteRyda · 06-25-2009, 01:38 PM

Ok well I dont have an air chisel so anyone else have any ideas?

bubbagt57 · 06-25-2009, 07:27 PM

~~Gibson~~ · 06-27-2009, 10:57 PM

a gun?

Tim99Zr2 · 06-28-2009, 12:40 AM

aids?

Tim99Zr2 · 06-28-2009, 12:41 AM

fvck it out!

nyteRyda · 06-28-2009, 05:17 PM

Well I gave in and bought an air chisel...got one side out...but the other side is stuck like a mofo...I think I need a bigger hammer....lol

~~Gibson~~ · 06-28-2009, 05:59 PM

or aids

bubbagt57 · 06-28-2009, 10:47 PM

yeah aids sounds nice

nyteRyda · 07-03-2009, 07:18 PM

Ok so I got the old bushing sleeves out, then I went and bought the listed bushings for a 97 s10 blazer and guess what....they were too f*n small, so I had to special order them from the dealership should be here monday or tuesday...this truck is turning into a headache...still need to hook up front brakes and steering and finish the lift shackles in the rear...

but on a brighter note I found out where I can get an 8.8 with 4:10's and traklock for 60 bucks...so thats not bad.

Now my issues lies with a front driveshaft...im thinking of cutting the stock s10 shaft and mating it with a cherokee shaft for the time being...anyone have input? I dont have the time or money to rip out my transfer case and swap output shafts at the time...I have been without a truck for a month now because of weather money and parts issues...lemme know
thanks in advance

Tim99Zr2 · 07-03-2009, 07:35 PM

wont work.. the sotck driveshaft has a CV joint on it, and it wont allow enough droop.
just get it done and run er in 2wd til you can get a front shaft.. i got like 120 in my shaft

nyteRyda · 07-03-2009, 07:40 PM

Oh ok that works thanks for the input...guess I am going to have to tear the t/c apart anyway...or get one made

beedle4 · 07-04-2009, 12:48 AM

Here ya go...
http://www.shop.synergyoffroad.com/p...&productId=223

nyteRyda · 07-04-2009, 09:00 AM

Yeah 125 isnt bad, but i know this is a dumb question, but what can I hook up to that?

MTchevyS10 · 07-05-2009, 01:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nyteRyda

Yeah 125 isnt bad, but i know this is a dumb question, but what can I hook up to that?

I suppose they are referring to putting a jeep flange driveshaft up front. I just had a custom shaft made. I don't care for the flanges, personally.

nyteRyda · 07-05-2009, 01:42 PM

Yeah and how much did that run ya?

nyteRyda · 07-10-2009, 09:33 PM

Ok, so I know this may seem like a stupid question but right now I am at the point where I dont care...its easier for me to just replace my rear leaf springs after all the hell I have gone through with bushings...and trying to special order them and what not...so I am going to pick up a set of used leaf springs...

my question is does it really matter if they are for a 2wd or 4wd? what is the main difference between spring load rates and what not?

any input is greatly appreciated

beedle4 · 07-11-2009, 01:26 AM

Not sure if eye to eye is the same?

But the 4x4 should have an extra leaf?

And you know they ARE diff 2door vs 4door.

nyteRyda · 07-11-2009, 02:35 AM

Yeah I know that these springs that i am looking at are off a 2002 2 door 2wd they are only 90 bucks with 30k miles on them not bad...but I want to know if they will work...they wont be as sturdy as the 4x4 springs but I figured that would allow for more flexing maybe?

beedle4 · 07-11-2009, 02:47 AM

Well I would atleat add one more leaf if not two.

nyteRyda · 07-13-2009, 02:31 AM

So I guess no one has any other input on that...guess im stuck with 2wd leaf springs..

BillaksBlazer · 07-13-2009, 08:37 AM

i dont think the 2wd springs are the same length. i could be worng but. If you do get them make sure you add at least 2 leafs into them.

nyteRyda · 07-13-2009, 09:26 AM

This is for the rear of the truck by the way I have rancho's out front...I am just have major issues right now zipping my truck back up

nyteRyda · 07-13-2009, 10:05 PM

Ok well I gave in and cut the bolts to hell from the rear leaf springs took them to a shop and had new bushings pressed in...for 59 bucks it saved me the troubles of finding new leaf springs...

I was trying to avoid that because I didnt know how much it would cost but it was worth it in the end...

Now with the rear "done" I am zipping up the front..need to pull the wheel bearing on the passenger side still..hoping to get that done tomorrow...then brakes and steering and it should be 2wd drivable...lol

Then just on to get my 8.8 and get that mofo in there and I should be good...for a while that is

BillaksBlazer · 07-14-2009, 07:41 AM

keep chuggin away man. I know its gets hard to keep working on the pile but in the end its worth it.

nyteRyda · 07-14-2009, 04:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BillaksBlazer

keep chuggin away man. I know its gets hard to keep working on the pile but in the end its worth it.

Yeah for sure it becomes a tedious pain...but I am working through it, got my steering hooked up today...seems to be off a quarter of a turn...but it looks like my steering link is too short to reach it when its correct...so I may have to lengthen that...but its ok for now...

tomorrow I hope to replace the bad wheel bearing and finish the front brakes...if I can then it will be "drivable" lol...wish me luck

oh and input on my steering issue would be fantastic

BillaksBlazer · 07-14-2009, 05:14 PM

what steering are you using? i have been fighting trying to get lock to lock on y truck still.

nyteRyda · 07-14-2009, 05:25 PM

I have the stock YJ link and what not with a 4inch drop pitman arm...I mean it doesnt really bother me if I cant get both ways...but I think if I extended my steering link I might have it...

BillaksBlazer · 07-14-2009, 05:34 PM

yea i could get both ways. get what you can or try usinghet astro box.

DieselS10 · 07-15-2009, 12:09 AM

Sounds like your pitman arms aren't long enough to me. I had to make pitman arms for my D44 and my D60 to get them long enough to turn lock to lock.

Here is the one from the D44. Cut the ends off of you pitman and grind them down until the look like donuts. Then just cut out a "pitman arm" from some 3/4" plate, heat it up and bend it to the amount drop you need, then cut holes in each end large enough to fit the "donuts" into the holes and weld them in. It's ugly, but it has used for many years with no problems.

nyteRyda · 07-16-2009, 05:36 PM

Well, I ordered my 8.8 flip kit from 4wdfactory.com today hopefully that gets here soon, and I can get the 8.8 in my truck...I still need rims for the rear, and brake lines and little stuff but it should come together quick...

BillaksBlazer · 07-16-2009, 07:04 PM

just buy the perches for like 30 bucks and weld then on. the flip kit wont work because the factory ford perches have to be moved anyway.

nyteRyda · 07-17-2009, 07:40 AM

Not a big deal I ordered it before you posted that anyway..but yeah...down to little things...it should be drivable by tomorrow...then next week the 8.8...then I am going to take some time off before I worry about four wheel drive...i have a perma-headache

nyteRyda · 07-18-2009, 04:15 PM

Well I have good news and I have bad news...lol...my sas is kinda done the front is done...doing the 8.8 next week...but I went to start my truck today and realized that when I went wheeling 2 months ago...I destroyed my motor mounts...and since the truck has been up and down off jackstands it settled the motor...so tomorrow I replace those and then hopefully get to drive it...ill have pics tomorrow

beedle4 · 07-18-2009, 05:25 PM

Do yourself a huge favor and get the energy suspension motor mounts...

People have had the aftermarket ones tear with in weeks!

***4wdjoey*** · 07-19-2009, 01:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by nyteRyda

Well, I ordered my 8.8 flip kit from 4wdfactory.com today hopefully that gets here soon, and I can get the 8.8 in my truck...I still need rims for the rear, and brake lines and little stuff but it should come together quick...

thanks for the order! send me an email next time you need to place an order and i can give you a discount on pretty much anything.

nyteRyda · 07-19-2009, 09:40 PM

Ok well anyway up with some pics...I am going to swap the 97 front end out tomorrow with the noma front end from Tim. I have the fenders on already but the bumper grill and headlights will go on tomorrow after I get a core support...
Front shot

Side shot

wheel shot

I think that is pretty good shackle angle my measurements from the front eye to the rear eye is 44.25 inches not bad.

I still need an 8.8 hopefully this week I will get that, then I need rims

Now for brakes, mine are perfect just like they were with the IFS set up...and "deathwobble" is non existent, I do however have a lot of play in my steering, and hitting bumps really jerks my steering so I figured a highsteer setup with new steering link and drag link with heim joints would fix that problem(or maybe its just something I have to get used to)....also a stock yj arm would work after that too. Well any questions or comments would be awesome.

MTchevyS10 · 07-19-2009, 09:58 PM

I really wish that front axle were more level like the rear axle but maybe those springs will settle in a little more for you.

The steering issue you are talking about is called "bump steer." It shouldn't be doing that if the steering is setup properly, so I would go with that high steer if you get the chance.

nyteRyda · 07-20-2009, 04:49 AM

what do u mean more level like the rear??

wrekd · 07-20-2009, 01:20 PM

Looks good man!

Needs some 33's now

nyteRyda · 07-20-2009, 01:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wrekd

Looks good man!

Needs some 33's now

yeah my buddy has some 33x12.50's already mounted I am gonna throw them on to see how they look...I think I can stuff 35's under there to be honest...but who knows...gotta do my 8.8 first

nyteRyda · 07-20-2009, 02:32 PM

Nice score I just picked up a set of 99 sonoma headlights for 35 bucks! now I just need a core support

GeorgesBlazah · 07-20-2009, 03:06 PM

Looks good in once peice. Maybe I missed it, but why did you change the fenders?

nyteRyda · 07-20-2009, 03:08 PM

Tire coverage, when I do the 8.8 in the rear im going in halves on some bushwackers I need the rears and my buddy needs the fronts to cover his tires too

GeorgesBlazah · 07-20-2009, 03:20 PM

Ah, that makes sense. Keep up the good work, cant wait to get my shit started.

nyteRyda · 07-20-2009, 03:30 PM

Yeah, just from first hand experience and I know you have a superlift already done so your aware of how projects go, but make sure you do as much research as possible, and get as much as you can before hand...keep money on the side because these projects will nickel and dime you to death...good luck man

GeorgesBlazah · 07-20-2009, 03:35 PM

Yeah, I know what ya mean, Hopefully this one deal im workin on goes through as planned. I should have most of the parts I need right off the bat.

Tim99Zr2 · 07-20-2009, 09:21 PM

my fenders! i wish my truck still had that stance..

and i wanna see it with the noma clip! it'll be just like my old truck!

nyteRyda · 07-21-2009, 12:05 PM

Anyone have any suggestions for a highsteer setup to go with...id rather not have to pay my left nut for it either...but it is what it is...thanks in advance

MTchevyS10 · 07-21-2009, 12:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nyteRyda

what do u mean more level like the rear??

Well I was just talking about the difference in height of the spring eye's on each end of the spring. On the rear, they are a bit closer to the same level, but on the front, the front spring eye is quite a bit higher than the rear.

Could make the front axle cycling different than normal, but then again you may not ever know much of a difference.

06-25-2009, 12:47 AM	#151
88blazer1297 Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8 Location: Beaver dams NY User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle When I did mine I burned the rubber out and caved the sleeve in on its self with an air chisel.
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06-25-2009, 01:38 PM	#152
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Ok well I dont have an air chisel so anyone else have any ideas?
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06-25-2009, 07:27 PM	#153
bubbagt57 GAVE his truck to 96super Age: 19 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,290 Location: burtonsville, maryland User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Bfh?
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06-27-2009, 10:57 PM	#154
~~Gibson~~ Banned Age: 17 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 733 Location: Pittsburgh pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle a gun?
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06-28-2009, 12:40 AM	#155
Tim99Zr2 Fvck New Jersey Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,535 Location: Reynoldsville, PA User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle aids?
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06-28-2009, 12:41 AM	#156
Tim99Zr2 Fvck New Jersey Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,535 Location: Reynoldsville, PA User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle fvck it out!
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06-28-2009, 05:17 PM	#157
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Well I gave in and bought an air chisel...got one side out...but the other side is stuck like a mofo...I think I need a bigger hammer....lol
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06-28-2009, 05:59 PM	#158
~~Gibson~~ Banned Age: 17 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 733 Location: Pittsburgh pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle or aids
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06-28-2009, 10:47 PM	#159
bubbagt57 GAVE his truck to 96super Age: 19 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,290 Location: burtonsville, maryland User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle yeah aids sounds nice
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07-03-2009, 07:18 PM	#160
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Ok so I got the old bushing sleeves out, then I went and bought the listed bushings for a 97 s10 blazer and guess what....they were too f*n small, so I had to special order them from the dealership should be here monday or tuesday...this truck is turning into a headache...still need to hook up front brakes and steering and finish the lift shackles in the rear... but on a brighter note I found out where I can get an 8.8 with 4:10's and traklock for 60 bucks...so thats not bad. Now my issues lies with a front driveshaft...im thinking of cutting the stock s10 shaft and mating it with a cherokee shaft for the time being...anyone have input? I dont have the time or money to rip out my transfer case and swap output shafts at the time...I have been without a truck for a month now because of weather money and parts issues...lemme know thanks in advance
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07-03-2009, 07:35 PM	#161
Tim99Zr2 Fvck New Jersey Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,535 Location: Reynoldsville, PA User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle wont work.. the sotck driveshaft has a CV joint on it, and it wont allow enough droop. just get it done and run er in 2wd til you can get a front shaft.. i got like 120 in my shaft
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07-03-2009, 07:40 PM	#162
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Oh ok that works thanks for the input...guess I am going to have to tear the t/c apart anyway...or get one made
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07-04-2009, 12:48 AM	#163
beedle4 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,153 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Here ya go... http://www.shop.synergyoffroad.com/p...&productId=223
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07-04-2009, 09:00 AM	#164
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Yeah 125 isnt bad, but i know this is a dumb question, but what can I hook up to that?
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07-05-2009, 01:24 PM	#165
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Quote: Originally Posted by nyteRyda Yeah 125 isnt bad, but i know this is a dumb question, but what can I hook up to that? I suppose they are referring to putting a jeep flange driveshaft up front. I just had a custom shaft made. I don't care for the flanges, personally.
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07-05-2009, 01:42 PM	#166
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Yeah and how much did that run ya?
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07-10-2009, 09:33 PM	#167
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Ok, so I know this may seem like a stupid question but right now I am at the point where I dont care...its easier for me to just replace my rear leaf springs after all the hell I have gone through with bushings...and trying to special order them and what not...so I am going to pick up a set of used leaf springs... my question is does it really matter if they are for a 2wd or 4wd? what is the main difference between spring load rates and what not? any input is greatly appreciated
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07-11-2009, 01:26 AM	#168
beedle4 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,153 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Not sure if eye to eye is the same? But the 4x4 should have an extra leaf? And you know they ARE diff 2door vs 4door.
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07-11-2009, 02:35 AM	#169
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Yeah I know that these springs that i am looking at are off a 2002 2 door 2wd they are only 90 bucks with 30k miles on them not bad...but I want to know if they will work...they wont be as sturdy as the 4x4 springs but I figured that would allow for more flexing maybe?
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07-11-2009, 02:47 AM	#170
beedle4 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,153 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Well I would atleat add one more leaf if not two.
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07-13-2009, 02:31 AM	#171
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle So I guess no one has any other input on that...guess im stuck with 2wd leaf springs..
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07-13-2009, 08:37 AM	#172
BillaksBlazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 572 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle i dont think the 2wd springs are the same length. i could be worng but. If you do get them make sure you add at least 2 leafs into them.
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07-13-2009, 09:26 AM	#173
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle This is for the rear of the truck by the way I have rancho's out front...I am just have major issues right now zipping my truck back up
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07-13-2009, 10:05 PM	#174
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Ok well I gave in and cut the bolts to hell from the rear leaf springs took them to a shop and had new bushings pressed in...for 59 bucks it saved me the troubles of finding new leaf springs... I was trying to avoid that because I didnt know how much it would cost but it was worth it in the end... Now with the rear "done" I am zipping up the front..need to pull the wheel bearing on the passenger side still..hoping to get that done tomorrow...then brakes and steering and it should be 2wd drivable...lol Then just on to get my 8.8 and get that mofo in there and I should be good...for a while that is
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07-14-2009, 07:41 AM	#175
BillaksBlazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 572 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle keep chuggin away man. I know its gets hard to keep working on the pile but in the end its worth it.
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07-14-2009, 04:28 PM	#176
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Quote: Originally Posted by BillaksBlazer keep chuggin away man. I know its gets hard to keep working on the pile but in the end its worth it. Yeah for sure it becomes a tedious pain...but I am working through it, got my steering hooked up today...seems to be off a quarter of a turn...but it looks like my steering link is too short to reach it when its correct...so I may have to lengthen that...but its ok for now... tomorrow I hope to replace the bad wheel bearing and finish the front brakes...if I can then it will be "drivable" lol...wish me luck oh and input on my steering issue would be fantastic
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07-14-2009, 05:14 PM	#177
BillaksBlazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 572 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle what steering are you using? i have been fighting trying to get lock to lock on y truck still.
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07-14-2009, 05:25 PM	#178
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle I have the stock YJ link and what not with a 4inch drop pitman arm...I mean it doesnt really bother me if I cant get both ways...but I think if I extended my steering link I might have it...
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07-14-2009, 05:34 PM	#179
BillaksBlazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 572 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle yea i could get both ways. get what you can or try usinghet astro box.
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07-15-2009, 12:09 AM	#180
DieselS10 Slightly Over Built Age: 35 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,225 Location: Chelsea, OK User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Sounds like your pitman arms aren't long enough to me. I had to make pitman arms for my D44 and my D60 to get them long enough to turn lock to lock. Here is the one from the D44. Cut the ends off of you pitman and grind them down until the look like donuts. Then just cut out a "pitman arm" from some 3/4" plate, heat it up and bend it to the amount drop you need, then cut holes in each end large enough to fit the "donuts" into the holes and weld them in. It's ugly, but it has used for many years with no problems.
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07-16-2009, 05:36 PM	#181
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Well, I ordered my 8.8 flip kit from 4wdfactory.com today hopefully that gets here soon, and I can get the 8.8 in my truck...I still need rims for the rear, and brake lines and little stuff but it should come together quick...
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07-16-2009, 07:04 PM	#182
BillaksBlazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 572 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle just buy the perches for like 30 bucks and weld then on. the flip kit wont work because the factory ford perches have to be moved anyway.
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07-17-2009, 07:40 AM	#183
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Not a big deal I ordered it before you posted that anyway..but yeah...down to little things...it should be drivable by tomorrow...then next week the 8.8...then I am going to take some time off before I worry about four wheel drive...i have a perma-headache
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07-18-2009, 04:15 PM	#184
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Well I have good news and I have bad news...lol...my sas is kinda done the front is done...doing the 8.8 next week...but I went to start my truck today and realized that when I went wheeling 2 months ago...I destroyed my motor mounts...and since the truck has been up and down off jackstands it settled the motor...so tomorrow I replace those and then hopefully get to drive it...ill have pics tomorrow
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07-18-2009, 05:25 PM	#185
beedle4 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,153 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Do yourself a huge favor and get the energy suspension motor mounts... People have had the aftermarket ones tear with in weeks!
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