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Old 08-28-2014, 11:39 AM
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Default Leaf sprung d30 axle swap

Ok, before anyone says anything, I did use the lovely search button AND google, but didn't find what I needed.
1.) what leafs should I run? (Only wanting to go up to 33's)
2.) don't try to talk me out of a d30, I want to keep the narrow track width.
3.) my ranger is equipped with vacuum hubs, would that match up with a d30's?
4.) is there any clearance issues I should be concerned about?
5.) how should I setup the steering?
6.) is there anything I'm missing?


1992 ranger xlt 4.0 4x4, currently a d35 up front.
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Old 08-28-2014, 01:49 PM
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Old 10-09-2014, 10:59 AM
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The 30 is what I have and I would suggest a high pinion. For the leafs I used 91 or so wrangler leafs and you have to build a subframe cause yours is coils. You have to lofty it a little and or notch the engine cross member. Not sure what the minimum lift is where the cross member isn't in the way. For steering some people use the jeep and ranger stuff together to make it work or get heim joints and make custom steering like I did
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