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 Re: SAS conversion pics
[Re: monty90]
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11/20/07 01:37 AM
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I was planning on going 4 link, using a Jeep Cherokee axle, but I like the simplicity of that setup. The arms look downright mean too. Any thoughts on 4 link v/s 2 link (or radius rods, whatever you call it) I can get an XJ with a 3 1/2" lift on it for 500 bucks, and I was thinking about going torch happy and swapping both front and rear axles, and the entire suspension system. Bit of a big project but hopefully cheap.
88 Raider sas, doubler, boggers
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Re: SAS conversion pics
[Re: FatTony]
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11/20/07 01:52 AM
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Are you talking about a full size Cherokee or a 84+ smaller Cherokee? The axles are weaker on the smaller Cherokee than what you have in the rear of your Monty.
I think a radius arm set-up would be much easier than a 4 link, unless you understand suspension geometry. You can find a program on Extreme4X4.com's website for calculating squat, dive, and roll center on a 4 link set-up.
Lee
'94 LS, 3.0 V6, Auto, completely stock
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Re: SAS conversion pics
[Re: Lee N]
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11/20/07 09:29 AM
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if you want to swap jeep axles you're going to need bigger axles than what that xj has under it. your montero is a lot heavier than that xj, if an xj can snap it's own axles running only 33" tires imigine what your monty will do to those things. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
1999 Montero SAS'd on Kings and stuff
1998 Montero trying to get a V8 Swapped
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Re: SAS conversion pics
[Re: FatTony]
#748363
11/20/07 07:38 PM
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You put a D35, and D30 in your truck, and you're going to have some seriously pissed off axle shafts.
You're wasting your time with anything less than a Dana44 in the front.
87 Raider 4D56td v5MT1
31's..Basically Stock
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 Re: SAS conversion pics
[Re: LandRaider]
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11/20/07 10:38 PM
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I would rather have a nice IFS over the D30.
I just want to tell you both good luck, and we're all counting on you.
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Re: SAS conversion pics
[Re: sparkem]
#748365
11/20/07 11:01 PM
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I would rather have a nice IFS over the D30. I would rather have 2 creepers under the frame of my truck than a Dana 30 with 200 spare axle shafts.
87 Raider 4D56td v5MT1
31's..Basically Stock
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Re: SAS conversion pics
[Re: sparkem]
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11/20/07 11:21 PM
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Joined: Sep 2006
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Roll Me Over
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A Dana 30 is about equal to an original 2.6 gearset. Would not be my choice.
Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.
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Re: SAS conversion pics
[Re: OldColt]
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11/20/07 11:59 PM
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Maybe equal in size, not strength.
I just want to tell you both good luck, and we're all counting on you.
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Re: SAS conversion pics
[Re: sparkem]
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11/21/07 03:18 AM
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Maybe equal in size, not strength. Equal in No way. One thing Mitsu IFS is superior to is a D30 <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" />
87 Raider 4D56td v5MT1
31's..Basically Stock
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Re: SAS conversion pics
[Re: LandRaider]
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11/21/07 02:40 PM
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Maybe equal in size, not strength. Equal in No way. One thing Mitsu IFS is superior to is a D30 <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" /> I'd rather have mountain bike suspension than a D30!! I don't know what I'm talking about but it seemed funny to me <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
'97 Montero 'LSR' - 4.6 gears & factory rear locker, 33" Procomp muds on 15x8 steelies, 50mm coil spacers, T-bar crank, Airlift, sans rear sway, 50mm rear frame & fuel tank lift, Aisins, ARB front bumper + 10k lb winch, 50mm DIY body lift, rock sliders, cut rear quarter panels...
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