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 Darlington 1.5" Differential Drop is it necessary?
#857462
01/04/08 10:43 AM
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Joined: Dec 2007
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Was gonna do a 3 inch suspension lift when I get my new rig and was wondering if a diff drop is necessary or would I be fine without?
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Re: Darlington 1.5" Differential Drop is it necessary?
[Re: joey011582]
#857463
01/04/08 12:07 PM
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Joined: Oct 2001
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Darlington is no longer in business; so you'd need to either find a used kit for sale, make your own, or have a fab shop/buddy who can weld make it for you. As to whether or not its 'necessary', no, plenty of lifted 'Zus do not have them so its not necessary. Depending on what year and model your truck is, though, it is certainly a good idea. You didn't state the year and model; so I can't really comment specifically on that.
Sean Strawmyer Back and ready to rock...... crawl. From Indiana or surrounding states and interested in wheelin'? Check out www.mwior.com
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Re: Darlington 1.5" Differential Drop is it necessary?
[Re: strawmyers]
#857464
01/04/08 04:31 PM
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Joined: Jun 2000
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Roll Me Over
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Actually Joe still does a little work on the side, I got ahold of him through Jerry Lemond and he made some drop brackets for me. But they are not rocket science and can be made by anyone with modest fab skills.
If you go off road with any seriousness I would consider it, but really they just make your CVs stronger and more durable. No additional capability is added by the drop brackets.
Steve Carlson - 95 Trooper LS expo rig
Serenity now!
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Re: Darlington 1.5" Differential Drop is it necessary?
[Re: BigSwede]
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01/05/08 08:39 AM
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Joined: Sep 2002
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Body Damage is Cool
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The diff drop kit makes your CVs more reliable. But it takes at least 1.5" of front ground clearance under the cross-member - this is an expected consequence, but still this is unfortunate. Also, my observation is that it makes the cross-member weaker. It could be designed better, but it would cost much more $$$. I use the kit and I think I am fine with it.
Oleg
Axiom 4WD 2004: OME shocks, 32" BFG Mudders, RockSliderz, OME929+2" spacers, Stinkyfab bent RE rear links, front ARB locker, rear No-Slip locker, DOR front axle lowering kit, custom middle section skid plate, IronMan torsion bars.
Deceased Rodeo'02 4WD.
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Re: Darlington 1.5" Differential Drop is it necessary?
[Re: holger]
#857466
01/05/08 03:29 PM
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The diff drop kit makes your CVs more reliable. But it takes at least 1.5" of front ground clearance under the cross-member Not necessarily. I modified and reinforced the OEM crossmember and only lost .25" of ground clearance: ![[Linked Image]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/strawmyers/differential%20drop%20brackets/crossmembernewposition.jpg) THREAD
Sean Strawmyer Back and ready to rock...... crawl. From Indiana or surrounding states and interested in wheelin'? Check out www.mwior.com
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Re: Darlington 1.5" Differential Drop is it necessary?
[Re: strawmyers]
#857467
01/05/08 07:54 PM
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Joined: Sep 2002
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Body Damage is Cool
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Not necessarily. I modified and reinforced the OEM crossmember and only lost .25" of ground clearance:
This is true, but I was talking about the particular Darlington's kit. Your vehicle is a Trooper - it has better stock front cross-member from the start (with a nice recession in the middle).
Oleg
Axiom 4WD 2004: OME shocks, 32" BFG Mudders, RockSliderz, OME929+2" spacers, Stinkyfab bent RE rear links, front ARB locker, rear No-Slip locker, DOR front axle lowering kit, custom middle section skid plate, IronMan torsion bars.
Deceased Rodeo'02 4WD.
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Re: Darlington 1.5" Differential Drop is it necessary?
[Re: strawmyers]
#857468
01/06/08 12:35 AM
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Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 876
Rock Warrior
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Darlington is no longer in business... Actually I am still in Buiness, just needed a break due to my Air Force Job. I will be re-doing the website real soon. In the meantime, you can send me a PM or email me for pricing and payment details
Joe
A little old lady once asked me why I have those big heavy bumpers on my truck, I responded "if I bump into something, I win!!" "BTW, I did bump into a Chev Minvan at about 30 MPH...it lost!"
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Re: Darlington 1.5" Differential Drop is it necessary?
[Re: Joe Darlington]
#857469
01/06/08 05:34 AM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 52
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Actually I am still in Buiness... Man this is awesome news <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
97 Rodeo
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Re: Darlington 1.5" Differential Drop is it necessary?
[Re: Joe Darlington]
#857470
01/07/08 05:10 AM
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Joined: Aug 1999
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Actually I am still in Buiness, just needed a break due to my Air Force Job. Good to hear from ya, Joe -- it has been too long since we've had a chance to visit latenight at Dennys. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Randii
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Re: Darlington 1.5" Differential Drop is it necessary?
[Re: Joe Darlington]
#857471
01/07/08 08:15 AM
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Joined: Sep 2002
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Body Damage is Cool
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Actually I am still in Buiness...
This is great. Your diff drop kit is a cool product. You have a monopoly <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Oleg
Axiom 4WD 2004: OME shocks, 32" BFG Mudders, RockSliderz, OME929+2" spacers, Stinkyfab bent RE rear links, front ARB locker, rear No-Slip locker, DOR front axle lowering kit, custom middle section skid plate, IronMan torsion bars.
Deceased Rodeo'02 4WD.
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