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ffranger 09-20-2009 09:59 PM

straight axle for 92 ranger
 
looking for a cheap sas for a 92 ford ranger want to get rid of my ifs it sucks...

beaujt 09-21-2009 11:57 PM

you can put a jeep d30 under it... those are dime a dozen

2001xlt4d 09-22-2009 01:03 PM

yeah just throw a d30 under it.. should be good to go

94_blk4x4 09-22-2009 01:18 PM

depends on what size tire you want to run and how much wheeling you do. if u do not do any wheeling and plan on sticking with a tire between a 31-33in the D30 should be fine, even though i have seen larger tires on that size axle they do not hold up well. Anything from a 35in tire on up i would not run anything less then a D44 front axle.

beaujt 09-22-2009 01:44 PM

ive seen guys run a 37" on the D30. it'll still hold up, as long as you aren't stupid with it, but thats my opinion. what kind of a budget do you have? and what are your plans of wheeling/additions to the axle(i.e. gearing, lockers)?

94_blk4x4 09-22-2009 01:48 PM

yes i have also, in my front yard. (not my truck BTW)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...1183d5d523.jpg

just stating though. I personally would rather see him put a little bit stronger axle that we all know that will handle a good bit of abuse, with a D30 its hit and miss, IMO

beaujt 09-22-2009 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by red_fx2 (Post 16210)
yes i have also, in my front yard. (not my truck BTW)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...1183d5d523.jpg

just stating though. I personally would rather see him put a little bit stronger axle that we all know that will handle a good bit of abuse, with a D30 its hit and miss, IMO

oh i agree. i personally wouldn't run anything bigger than a 35" on a D30... and if its locked, nothing bigger than a 33". but if all he's doin is for looks, a D30 would be sufficient. as for actually wheeling it, look into a D44... and if money is no object get a EB D44 and put under it, that'll fit damn near perfect! just gotta replace the axle shafts cause the stock D35 front and EB D44 have the same size u-joint.

beaujt 09-22-2009 01:54 PM

btw, that is nice looking truck!

94_blk4x4 09-22-2009 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by beaujt (Post 16218)
oh i agree. i personally wouldn't run anything bigger than a 35" on a D30... and if its locked, nothing bigger than a 33". but if all he's doin is for looks, a D30 would be sufficient. as for actually wheeling it, look into a D44... and if money is no object get a EB D44 and put under it, that'll fit damn near perfect! just gotta replace the axle shafts cause the stock D35 front and EB D44 have the same size u-joint.

yes this is true. My 97 had a shortend D44 locked w/ 4.56 gears and it has seen anything from the floirda mud to wheeling at tellico, and it had more problems with the 9in rear then anything else. Yes for pretty much just looks and light wheeling, it would prolly be an alright axle. Like as stated, if money is not a big factor beef it up a little and it should treat you very well.

camoranger 09-22-2009 06:22 PM

d30's are cheap and easy to find but they suck imo ive had comanches and ive broke 2 of them and i was only running a 3.5in lift and 31's

mxjunky774 05-14-2013 02:44 PM

Re: straight axle for 92 ranger
 
I have a !992 extended cab with a 4.0. Would you suggest the same for this truck? I will be doing some wheeling, but nothing crazy. mostly just hunting etc.


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