I haven't broken any Dana 44 stock shafts, in about 5 years. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" />

The problem I had was u-joint caps coming loose, I give them a few tack welds now.

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I was thinking that would be the weakest point, May look into upgrading the stock u-joints just to begin with and see how it does. You still running 37's?

I debate on what size tire I'm gonna go with. I honestly figure if I stuck with 35's I wouldn't have a big problem with blowing up axles. But 37's or so sounds appealing for this build. That decision is a little ways away though. Anything bigger on the 2dr would be almost to big.

Almost, but not quite to big.

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Picked up some steam here, we have a roller as of a few weeks ago. I need to fully weld everything in place and plate up the joint between the two frames. I made a hybrid steering shaft to make the proper length and attach to the Saginaw steering gear, we need to notch the frame a little more for shaft clearance.

Montero front frame removed




Mocking up the Wagoneer front frame and X member




PA_JERO finishing up his Wagon axle




Front frame swap squared up and tacked in place, front axle positioned




Front axle squared to rear axle and spring perches tacked in place



Ride height will drop to about 2-3" of lift with the motor in place, we loaded the front of the truck with roughly 600lbs to see where we will be riding with the motor back in the truck.



Bolting up the steering



The Wagoneer front frame horns will be cut off, it really doesn't stick out as far as the pictures make it look but we want to make the approach a little better and the trim will save a few inches.

Are you sure you're going to be able to get it out of the garage? Looks close.

My Dad built a canoe in our basement a long time ago. It may still be in that house's basement, if you know what I mean.

John B.

That's just a matter of letting air out of the tires to gain the necessary clearance. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

It goes down to where it was when he pulled it in the garage with the motor in. Right now the motor is out.

Lookin good guys! Progress being made(despite those two dudes in the last pic not working <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />)

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I want to be a Guinea pig... how about you guys do a MOG axle swap on my black Monty during the summer?
I'll drive it to the Expedition Expo and leave it with you all for 3 months?

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