fullsize swap

[AzLizard]

I've looked around and didn't find much. (Probably a good reason)
But I have been looking into swaping a d50 and sterling into my explorer.
Anyone have any experience with this one?
I can get the axles for less than what it will cost to get a decent 8.8 gear set.
Anyone?

 

[alaskan155]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/ford/2132986-1994-explorer-superduty-one-tons-build-3.html

only one i could find, been thinking of putting them under my ranger(the dana 60 version as its stronger, as the 50s have a smaller carrier/necked down shafts).

the springs have to be outboarded though as the perch width is 36.5 or 37.5.



you could also run a jk truss if you want coils
could easily be modified to work with a xj long arm setup(the lower mounts just need changed)

http://www.artecindustries.com/JK_SD_60_1T_Swap


the problem with them is the d/s tube is extremely short and they use the metric bolt pattern

 

[AzLizard]

I'd like to have a straight axle 60 but they are like gold around here.
I'm talking the d50 TTB.

Thanks for your reply.

 

[4x4junkie]

The D50 TTB axle with it's leafspring fitment & short driverside beam will be a lot more work to swap in than a D44 TTB from a F-150 or Bronco will, and like Alaskan says, it too has only 30 spline shafts (same size as the D44).

What I would suggest is find a D44 F-150 TTB, then use a D50 TTB centersection and center u-joint on it (they bolt right up). This should add a bit more strength vs running the D44 parts. For the ultimate strength, RCV Performance makes a set of CV axle shafts for it, though they are a little spendy ($2K last I checked).

To fit the D44 TTB properly, you need to either lengthen each beam 1 inch next to the pivot, or redrill your axle pivot brackets 1" inboard of the existing holes (in addition to widening your coil mount spacing).

 

[alaskan155]

as he said, dana 44ttb with 8 lug outers(from ford or chevy) to match the sterling rear axle.
just stay away from the 87-88 dana 44 ttb, they have ranger style bearings/top hat lockouts unless you are going with the sterling(8 lug conversion)


autofab use to sell a kit, not sure if they are still in business

as for the 8 lug conversion
http://ck5.com/forums/resources/6-lug-to-8-lug-conversion.22/

http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/23-technical-write-ups/211942-dana-44-ttb-8-lug-swap-lots-pictures.html


the dana 50 ttb as so little to gain over the dana35 ttb , one of ford bad ideas, thankfully there stock perch width is the same as a Dana 60.

 

[AzLizard]

Thanks for your replys guys.
I haven't been able to take a tape messure to a set yet.
These were offered to me by a buddy complete with wheels for couple hundred bucks.
Thinking I'm going to reconsider and save all the work for when I get to the ranger.

Thanks again.