odie301
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my stock front axle is getting pretty sloppy where they cv shafts meet the diff housing. was thinking that a solid axle swap would be a great fix..plus it would give me a lift (which i want anyway).
anyone done this on our tahoes or suburbans or even a 1/2 ton truck? I was looking for maybe a dana 44 w/ lock out hubs. was thinking one from a jeep wagoneer would be good they are already 6x5.5 bolt pattern and are a spring under axle..but not sure what my axle width needs to be. the other problem i am coming up with is how to deal with the abs? the wagoneer axle already has disc brakes, just no sensors or anything for abs or if they do i havent seen one yet.
just looking to see if anyone has done this type of thing before? i wouldn't mind going to an all coil over set up if it doesnt cost much more to install. (i get confused with all the bars that need to be installed, but it might be easier than i think).
also wondering what to do with the t case, i have auto trac but never use the auto function..so not sure if it would still work or not..i am not coming up with reasons y it wouldn't work as long as i didn't hit auto. also with the front diff actuator, but i thought i could just tie it up on the frame so the electronics think it is working.
the other part to the equation is lifting the rear to match..thinking one would need longer control arms(if that is the right term for them) and then either longer coil springs or spacers of some sort?
ok long enough post..lets hear what you all think? by the way not looking to put on mega big tires...maybe 33's or 35's...just bought new 265/65/r17 for my factory wheels so would try to use them until they where out.
anyone done this on our tahoes or suburbans or even a 1/2 ton truck? I was looking for maybe a dana 44 w/ lock out hubs. was thinking one from a jeep wagoneer would be good they are already 6x5.5 bolt pattern and are a spring under axle..but not sure what my axle width needs to be. the other problem i am coming up with is how to deal with the abs? the wagoneer axle already has disc brakes, just no sensors or anything for abs or if they do i havent seen one yet.
just looking to see if anyone has done this type of thing before? i wouldn't mind going to an all coil over set up if it doesnt cost much more to install. (i get confused with all the bars that need to be installed, but it might be easier than i think).
also wondering what to do with the t case, i have auto trac but never use the auto function..so not sure if it would still work or not..i am not coming up with reasons y it wouldn't work as long as i didn't hit auto. also with the front diff actuator, but i thought i could just tie it up on the frame so the electronics think it is working.
the other part to the equation is lifting the rear to match..thinking one would need longer control arms(if that is the right term for them) and then either longer coil springs or spacers of some sort?
ok long enough post..lets hear what you all think? by the way not looking to put on mega big tires...maybe 33's or 35's...just bought new 265/65/r17 for my factory wheels so would try to use them until they where out.