I have been trying to plan out my sas. I have most of it figured out, but I need some help. It seems my ideas for my truck change on a day to day basis, but when it changes the new option seems like a much better option from the one before.
First off, I dont much like the thought of an evolving build, meaning, doing an IFS suspensionn lift, body lift, etc like I was initially planning and then doing the sas later on down the road. The reason for that is twofold. I know what I want my rig to look like and the capabilities that I want it to have in the end, so I dont want to make any upgrades to it that do not help to achieve that end. Second, I find it a huge waste of money to get lockers, regearing, lift and all that done and then decide to do an sas with a clean slate and an empty bank account. My ideology is if you're going to do it at all, do it right the first time.
With that in mind, I am planning now so when the money comes around, I will know what to do.
Suspension
I have decided, with help from Charlie, to do a Front and rear 3-link suspension setup with coilovers for maximum travel. Heres why.
-I can pick and choose what ride height that I want
-I have more options for how much flex my rig will have, moreso than with a leaf steup
-Lastly, and most importantly, since nina's accident, she is very scared of off camber trails, leaning over, large bumps, etc for a fear of rolling over again. If she ever does come out on the trail again, I want her to feel safe. This setup will allow the cab to stay relatively level and still have a large amount of flex.
-All joints and brackets will be coming from Ballistic fabrication, they seem to have really high quality parts.
Axles
As far as the axles go, I know the front will be a Waggy 44, I know they work and work well. The rear axle is a different story. Thats what I am having trouble with. Ultimately I'd like to go with a dana 60 for strength, But I dont know what vehicle has the correct width, to match the waggy 44. other options are a dana 44 or a 14 bolt rear, but the same problems arise. I dont know what parent vehicle has the correct width, and I know next to nothing about a 14 bolt rear. Strength, availability, etc.
Whatever axles I decide on, before they are installed i will be regearing to 5.13 gears from Randy's Ring and Pinion, and ARB lockers front and rear.
If I have left anything out I will add as I remember. Let me know what you think.
I did just remember something. I need suggestons on selecting coilovers.
First off, I dont much like the thought of an evolving build, meaning, doing an IFS suspensionn lift, body lift, etc like I was initially planning and then doing the sas later on down the road. The reason for that is twofold. I know what I want my rig to look like and the capabilities that I want it to have in the end, so I dont want to make any upgrades to it that do not help to achieve that end. Second, I find it a huge waste of money to get lockers, regearing, lift and all that done and then decide to do an sas with a clean slate and an empty bank account. My ideology is if you're going to do it at all, do it right the first time.
With that in mind, I am planning now so when the money comes around, I will know what to do.
Suspension
I have decided, with help from Charlie, to do a Front and rear 3-link suspension setup with coilovers for maximum travel. Heres why.
-I can pick and choose what ride height that I want
-I have more options for how much flex my rig will have, moreso than with a leaf steup
-Lastly, and most importantly, since nina's accident, she is very scared of off camber trails, leaning over, large bumps, etc for a fear of rolling over again. If she ever does come out on the trail again, I want her to feel safe. This setup will allow the cab to stay relatively level and still have a large amount of flex.
-All joints and brackets will be coming from Ballistic fabrication, they seem to have really high quality parts.
Axles
As far as the axles go, I know the front will be a Waggy 44, I know they work and work well. The rear axle is a different story. Thats what I am having trouble with. Ultimately I'd like to go with a dana 60 for strength, But I dont know what vehicle has the correct width, to match the waggy 44. other options are a dana 44 or a 14 bolt rear, but the same problems arise. I dont know what parent vehicle has the correct width, and I know next to nothing about a 14 bolt rear. Strength, availability, etc.
Whatever axles I decide on, before they are installed i will be regearing to 5.13 gears from Randy's Ring and Pinion, and ARB lockers front and rear.
If I have left anything out I will add as I remember. Let me know what you think.
I did just remember something. I need suggestons on selecting coilovers.
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