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Here is a link to my new build https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=438774

Not much more than what I posted. Easiest thing to do is bolt up your ford wheel bearing to the jeep knuckle, drop on the ford brake rotor (after you cut the 2 ears off the knuckle which you will see are in the way for the rotor to fit) after you have the ears cut off the knuckle, and the...

I don't think there will be options for steering, but I do have a couple ride height option ideas, and also a coilover version, and also plan to offer a dana 44 ford version. The Dana 44 jeep tj axle can use the current kit. I don't have anything to sell yet as I'm still working on cnc...

Here is a pic of my front driveshaft that bolts directly to the factory transfercase with no flange changes or mods.

here is how i mounted my ARB Air Compressor. In the last truck i had it behind the back seat but that meant i lost some storage so i got a little more creative this time. And here is were i located the switches with enough room for a transmission temp guage beside them

So here are some completed pictures. The coil spring buckets are adjustable for ride height, while leaving the shocks in one location. the bumpstops are also udjustable in length to allow ride height changes. Notice the bend in the lower arms to allow lock to lock turn with 35" tires Full...

this is a pic of preassembly checking ride height. Nailed it.

Main differences are the steering box and how the drag link connects to the tie rod. Also my last build used radius arms and i founf it to have to many serviceable bushings that create opportunities for slight play and clunking Version 2 uses a 3 link design. one lower arm on each side and one...

Thanks. I should be able to post some more pics tonight

steering box and linkage pics. this is a toyota 4x4 steering box with a 2wd pitman arm installed tie rod, drag link and tracbar are all 1" x .25" dom tubing that has been drilled and tapped for the chevy 1 ton tie rods and drag links. i also reverse drilled the knuckles to get the tie rod up...

Here are some shots of the front diff installed and cycling without the steering. The 3 link bars bolt directly to the factory dana 30 housing

time to build the heart of the system. The tansmission crossmember and 3 link mounts. This crossmember is 80% bolt on after the factory crossmember is cut out. Also allows for a skid plate to protect the transfercase. This design allows the transmission and transfercase to be removed without...

Here is a template that i use to cut the jeep steering knuckle apart and redrill to accept the Ford Wheel bearing, brake rotor, pads and caliper. This allows me to retain the factory ABS if i choose. it also gives me larger brakes compared to the standard jeep cherokee dana 30

time to start building the front diff: Control arm skidplates and the underside of my new tracbar mount Tracbar mount axle sleeve kit 2" x .25" DOM that i turned down on the lathe full housing assembled with c knuckle gussets, G2 4:88 gears and ARB air locker

Front bumper mostly built and mocked into place Rear driveshaft spacer built and installed

Rear springover and shocks placement complete. Ready for G2 4:88 gears and ARB Locker

This is where it all began: the factory tires were just to small for me cutting the front suspension out and the front bumper Parts are piling up:

Some may have followed my previous build on my sport trac. Here is a pic and a link to the build http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=400109. Well im at it again with version 2.0. specs are: 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT Full load with heated leather seats and...

Some more progress on the new build

Thanks for the support and feedback guys. I had 4 wisdom teeth pulled today so I will not be working on it all weekend sadly. More pics to come next week.

Sneak peak at the new 3 link kit. so far 7 bolts holding this one peice bracket on, all using factory frame holes. Transmission crossmember and belly skid coming soon

Yes I will be, but we will also be building a kit to use ford dana 44 from bronco and f150, radius arm solid axle dana 44

So after all that work I sold my truck last week. Good news is that I bought another one. This one is a 2005 with heated leather seats, moon roof, and disc brake rear end. Better news is I will be doing an sas swap in the new rig. With the things I have learned from the last rig I will be...

So i decided to experiment with new rear springs. I started with 2 upper 1998 f150 springs, then one ford explorer leaf and then a stack of super thin jeep yj springs. I then rearched them majorly to go back to spring under and still keep 6" of lift. I also extended my rear shackle by 3"...

Sleeved yes and knuckle gussets