Wanted to get some input/ideas/comments/options/recommendations on running gear swaps - I'm researching options on swaps for axles/differentials and the rest of the running gear in order to have wider options for parts availability for upgrades and replacement. So my question is simple - what do you guys think? Go for Gen II parts or consider something from a different vehicle altogether, say a Land Cruiser (too wide?) or something else.

Look forward to some input/ideas from y'all and thanks in advance.

Huh? by an aussie kocker and a SR rear...my plans are something like that <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Dana 60 front
Dana 70 rear

One tons FTW <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/mrt.gif" alt="" />

yup, D60/D70 with 7.17 gears, np231 crawl box, stak D300 with 4:1 gears, twin turbo, linked F&R, Chop top, roll cage, 44" pitbull rockers...

You asked... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

Yes I did <heavy sigh>

Yup... too open ended a question. So you get the mild to wild options. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

You're going to need a driver's drop axle-toyota is no go without cutting it up.

Ford
some dodge
some jeeps
uhh,...thats it



like above, toyotas would require cutting the ball things off(forget the name) and the diff cover(its not really a cover) and flipping all of it, alot of work for the not-so-skilled (me <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> )

wagonner d44 are Low pinion and 6x5.5 lug so you could keep you're mitsu rear end or go with a stronger 14bolt semi float 6x5.5.

Or go 1 ton 8-lug and don't turn back


All depends on the tire size <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Depending on the size, you can keep the IFS <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />

With people mounting Jeep transfer cases to Mitsu transmissions, he could run a stock D300 with a Toyota front axle with a little work. No "cutting" involved unless there would be interference down the passenger side for a drive shaft. That would also open up future upgrades like Atlas or Stak transfer cases with minimal added labor. Some research to find the appropriate D300 input shaft would have to be done, but I'd bet a call to Advanced Adapters would yield a wealth of knowlege.

True, but he didn't mention a transfer case/drivetrain swap. Toyota would be better IMO for the weight and you can buy a built toyota front with 5.29s almost anywhere. Then again he is in Kansas...or a cheby D60.