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 '86 Trooper Frt end swap?
#250520
03/25/03 05:33 PM
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Has anyone replaced the entire front axle on an 86 Trooper? I've tried searching but can't quite find the answer...
My '86 has the 8-bolt and I need big $ to nurse it back to health: CV's on both sides, lower balljoints, one wheel bearing, etc.
Should I spend the money to rehab that sucker or is there another option? Can I replace the entire frt end with a 10 bolt out of a 88-91 Trooper? I'd love to have the LSD option in the future and I already found a '91 frt end at the boneyard.
What is involved?
'86 Isuzu Trooper II, Durabak coated exterior, 4ZE1 2.6L, Weber 32/36, K&N, Rancho RS9000, Indy4X shackles, BJ flip/T-bar crank, Pacesetter header, dual core radiator, Mazda seats, 31x10.5 BFG TAKO's
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Re: '86 Trooper Frt end swap?
#250521
03/25/03 08:45 PM
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Joined: Aug 1999
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4x4Wire.com Managing Editor Emeritus
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I believe that both Chad and Bruce have done this, but neither post here with much frequency.
If you can get the parts for a reasonable price (sniff around the folks who have recently done live-axle swaps and have those parts available) and have pretty decent mechanical skills, I say go for it!
Randii
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Re: '86 Trooper Frt end swap?
#250522
03/26/03 03:35 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
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Body Damage is Cool
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The 8 and 10's bolt diffs, I'm told have the same mounting point. Your main difference is going to be the "A" frames. The 10 bolt uses longer ones. If you use the whole suspension it should fit. But, the "A" arm mounts at the frame could be different. That's the one thing I'm not sure of.
I plan a simular project in the distant future, only my plans are to swap the entire 91 Trooper frame and suspension under my "86". The plan is to use my old Rodeo 10 bolt in it after I install the ARB and 5:39's.
CJ
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Re: '86 Trooper Frt end swap?
#250523
03/26/03 04:09 AM
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Anonymous
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Curtis,
Jerry Lemond tells me this is not a bolt in.
<small>[ March 25, 2003, 10:09 PM: Message edited by: Robt ]</small>
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Re: '86 Trooper Frt end swap?
#250524
03/26/03 05:02 PM
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 398
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I know Daniel AKA Trooper4life has swapped the 8 out for a 10. He also is the guy who developed the drop brackets. Here is the post web pageI stand corrected. <small>[ April 01, 2003, 09:20 PM: Message edited by: TrooperMark ]</small>
1995 Trooper LS (OME Coils & 2" spacer, Rancho 9000, Nitto Terra Grappler 34", K&N, ARB Snorkel, Calmini Rear Bumper) In garage (9000 winch, custom S. America winch bumper, Delta Cams, Tera-Low 3.07)
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Re: '86 Trooper Frt end swap?
#250525
04/02/03 06:35 AM
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Joined: Feb 2002
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">I know Daniel AKA Trooper4life has swapped the 8 out for a 10. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">Nope, daniel just swaped an 86 body on a 90 frame. but he did do the diff drop brackets and seem to be working good so far.
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Re: '86 Trooper Frt end swap?
#250526
04/02/03 07:36 PM
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I'm sticking with the 8-bolt for now. I'm getting the cv's done tomorrow ($129.00 labor, not too bad <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> ) Thanks for the input. Sounds like this is a possibility for those more financially blessed than myself. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />
'86 Isuzu Trooper II, Durabak coated exterior, 4ZE1 2.6L, Weber 32/36, K&N, Rancho RS9000, Indy4X shackles, BJ flip/T-bar crank, Pacesetter header, dual core radiator, Mazda seats, 31x10.5 BFG TAKO's
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Re: '86 Trooper Frt end swap?
#250527
04/02/03 09:04 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 1,656
Body Damage is Cool
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">Originally posted by TrooperMark: <strong>I know Daniel AKA Trooper4life ........... is the guy who developed the drop brackets. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">Uh "developed" <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> i think a correction is in order here....he "made" drop diff brackets.....these were "developed" in Japan.....and have been around for a few years....unfortunately it is just WAY cost prohibitive to import them. not being a deek here....just saying <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />
'93 RS 3.2L - DD/trail build '97 7.3L Powerstroke - tow rig '71 FJ40 - V-8, nv4500, atlas, D60, 14B - current build Owner: http://www.INDEPENDENT4x.comm-f 9am-6pm EST. 804-550-0480
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Re: '86 Trooper Frt end swap?
#250528
04/02/03 11:10 PM
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Joined: Mar 2002
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wow....seems I stand corrected twice in one post...maybe I should just keep my comments to myself
1995 Trooper LS (OME Coils & 2" spacer, Rancho 9000, Nitto Terra Grappler 34", K&N, ARB Snorkel, Calmini Rear Bumper) In garage (9000 winch, custom S. America winch bumper, Delta Cams, Tera-Low 3.07)
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Re: '86 Trooper Frt end swap?
#250529
04/03/03 03:52 AM
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Joined: Aug 1999
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4x4Wire.com Managing Editor Emeritus
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wow....seems I stand corrected twice in one post...maybe I should just keep my comments to myselfNah -- keep posting up, we're all friends... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> Randii
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