So I recently have been told about a dodge ram parts truck I am using the motor and have been considering cutting the axles and suspension brackets out of it and doing an SAS on my dakota. I know the axles are too wide to fit properly but I am considering having them narrowed if possible and I know of a company that can fab me some custom chromolly axle shafts. I know that my suspension setup will be different then what Ive seen others do, but does anyone think it'll work? Im looking to run a 33-35" tire and retain daily driver dutys so Im looking for a fairly smooth ride and handling to match.
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So I recently have been told about a dodge ram parts truck I am using the motor and have been considering cutting the axles and suspension brackets out of it and doing an SAS on my dakota. I know the axles are too wide to fit properly but I am considering having them narrowed if possible and I know of a company that can fab me some custom chromolly axle shafts. I know that my suspension setup will be different then what Ive seen others do, but does anyone think it'll work? Im looking to run a 33-35" tire and retain daily driver dutys so Im looking for a fairly smooth ride and handling to match.
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So my grandpa had a 1979 ford f150 he scrapped it a year ago and I found out where its sitting for sale. The truck is crap but I think that the axles where gone through a little while before my grandpa scrapped it. As it was his wood hauling truck at his cabin its seen its share of abuse but I think I can get it for about 500 bucks or so. What do you guys think it would cost to have them narrowed and everything properly. As for the axles shafts I still plan on buying the custom chromolly axles, now since there custom cant I go with a custom bolt pattern?
It's a good axle to use as long as you're going to stick with the radius arm setup. You can get the front and rear axles alone (here) from that truck for less than $500, so I wouldn't go for it. It may be a good deal for you, though.
That axle is narrow enough to use under your truck as it is--there's no need to have it narrowed.
The bolt pattern has nothing to do with the inner axle shafts, and everything to do with the components outside of the u-joints. The stock bolt pattern is 5x5.5, and it's more common than the other bolt patterns you can use on that axle.
That axle is narrow enough to use under your truck as it is--there's no need to have it narrowed.
The bolt pattern has nothing to do with the inner axle shafts, and everything to do with the components outside of the u-joints. The stock bolt pattern is 5x5.5, and it's more common than the other bolt patterns you can use on that axle.
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Well...I guess Im going to use the brackets off of the truck because as much as I would love to build my own I dont trust myself enough to try it. Also with the axles how much back spacing would I need to run on the rims to tuck the tires in the wheel wells, due to local laws the tires cant stick out more than an inch from the fenders.
That axle is about 2" wider than the stock front end, and the backspacing will also depend on the width of the wheels and tires you use.
Just remember that that axle is 2" wider than stock.
For every inch of lift you go up, you should go wide.
- Old rule of thumb
Agreed. This would be why the D44 I have sitting out back is 69" WMS-WMS, even though it'll only have no more than 37's on it when it ends up under my truck.
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So its suggested that I do go wider then? If thats the case I mean I dont really want to but Ive seen flares done before where the guy just took 4 peices of rectangular checker plate metal and bent them to the shape of the fenderwell and bolted them on where the flares bolt on and ran stock flares as well. If you dont understand what I mean exactly thats kool it would be easier if I had a picture of the setup.
It's ALWAYS suggested to go wider when going taller. The simple laws of physics state this, and not abiding by that rule means learning the new handling of the vehicle, which can possibly end up in disaster when not dealt with properly.
You can do whatever you want to stay legal. Most people will do what they want anyway, regardless of the law. If they choose to keep the vehicle illegal, that's their choice and dealing with the law is up to them and their particular situation and how the local agencies enforce the law.
Double check the laws in you state.
Where I'm from the law is written for the sale of new vehicles. I know of two guys who fought in court after a ticket, and both won. (Lost time, but won the case)
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