Finally finished my long running Dana 60 axle swap.
Build threads:
Explorer Forum
Demon4x4
Pirate4x4
Texas4x4
Non SAS build threads:
EF Dana 44 Solid Axle Swap Project Thread
EF 700r4/Atlas Thread
Demon4x4 Dana 44 Install Thread
Demon4x4 700r4/Atlas Install Thread
This is my second attempt at a SAS, the first being a narrowed high pinion Dana 44 from a 1979 Ford Bronco.
You can see that registry thread here.
The specs for this SAS:
Front Axle:
1979 Ford high pinion Dana 60
Summit Machine custom engraved flange covers and 35 spline drive slugs
Warn 35 spline outer stub shafts
Ford Sno-Fighter inner axle shafts
Detroit SofLocker
5.13 gears
1350 U-joint yoke
Stage 8 Dana 60 Spindle Locks
Longfield spindle bushings
Lug studs converted to 9/16-18" to match rear
Rear Axle:
1979 Ford low pinion full float Dana 60
Detroit SofLocker
5.13 gears
Crane High Clearance Dana 60 chromoly differential cover
1/2 ton Chevy disk brake conversion
1350 U-joint yoke
Front suspension:
14" 2.0 Racerunner dual rate coilovers, 250/350
Custom 4 link & coilover hoops
Lower links are 2.125 x .375" wall DOM
Upper links are 2" Summit Machine aluminum links
All heims are 1.25" Ballistic Forged Rod ends & RuffStuff jam nuts
Rear suspension:
Stock 4-door Explorer leaf springs
2" Rancho Add-a-leaf
Warrior 153 Shackles
Ballistic Fabrication SOA kit
Rancho RS9112 shocks
Steering:
Artec Industries Full hydro mount Dana 60 truss
Reid Racing Ford Dana 60 steering knuckles
Artec Industries Ultimate High Steer Arms
Reid Racing Bronze upper kingpin bushings
ARP high steer and spindle studs
PSC 8" double ended hydraulic steering ram
PSC Saginaw style steering pump, reservoir and power steering cooler
CE120 orbital valve
Other misc goodies:
2002 Dodge 2500 Master cylinder
Misc brackets from both Artec Industries and Ballistic Fabrication
Custom engine crossmember
Tires & Wheels
16.5x9.75 H1 double beadlocks, recentered to 3.5" backspacing
HDPE runflats
Ballistic Fabrication Rock Rings
37x12.50x16.5 Military Goodyear Wrangler MTS
I'm sure I'm forgetting something.
More pics:
Build threads:
Explorer Forum
Demon4x4
Pirate4x4
Texas4x4
Non SAS build threads:
EF Dana 44 Solid Axle Swap Project Thread
EF 700r4/Atlas Thread
Demon4x4 Dana 44 Install Thread
Demon4x4 700r4/Atlas Install Thread
This is my second attempt at a SAS, the first being a narrowed high pinion Dana 44 from a 1979 Ford Bronco.
You can see that registry thread here.
The specs for this SAS:
Front Axle:
1979 Ford high pinion Dana 60
Summit Machine custom engraved flange covers and 35 spline drive slugs
Warn 35 spline outer stub shafts
Ford Sno-Fighter inner axle shafts
Detroit SofLocker
5.13 gears
1350 U-joint yoke
Stage 8 Dana 60 Spindle Locks
Longfield spindle bushings
Lug studs converted to 9/16-18" to match rear
Rear Axle:
1979 Ford low pinion full float Dana 60
Detroit SofLocker
5.13 gears
Crane High Clearance Dana 60 chromoly differential cover
1/2 ton Chevy disk brake conversion
1350 U-joint yoke
Front suspension:
14" 2.0 Racerunner dual rate coilovers, 250/350
Custom 4 link & coilover hoops
Lower links are 2.125 x .375" wall DOM
Upper links are 2" Summit Machine aluminum links
All heims are 1.25" Ballistic Forged Rod ends & RuffStuff jam nuts
Rear suspension:
Stock 4-door Explorer leaf springs
2" Rancho Add-a-leaf
Warrior 153 Shackles
Ballistic Fabrication SOA kit
Rancho RS9112 shocks
Steering:
Artec Industries Full hydro mount Dana 60 truss
Reid Racing Ford Dana 60 steering knuckles
Artec Industries Ultimate High Steer Arms
Reid Racing Bronze upper kingpin bushings
ARP high steer and spindle studs
PSC 8" double ended hydraulic steering ram
PSC Saginaw style steering pump, reservoir and power steering cooler
CE120 orbital valve
Other misc goodies:
2002 Dodge 2500 Master cylinder
Misc brackets from both Artec Industries and Ballistic Fabrication
Custom engine crossmember
Tires & Wheels
16.5x9.75 H1 double beadlocks, recentered to 3.5" backspacing
HDPE runflats
Ballistic Fabrication Rock Rings
37x12.50x16.5 Military Goodyear Wrangler MTS
I'm sure I'm forgetting something.
More pics: