Straight axle swap

Just sitting here thinking. I know someone has done this. thought about putting a straight axle under my 03 ranger. What straight axle would fit best to match up with the stock rear end. would a Dana 35 be the same length? and the best bet to keep my rear end? and if anyone of you have done this what a was involved besides axle and spring brackets and spring?
Just wondering and dreaming a little. Thanks for the info.

use a waggy front D44. Im not sure on the years, but i am sure that there is plenty of info in the stickies at the top of this section

every axil will have a diffrent bolt paturn then you have....and i hear you are lucky to get out away with an sas less then a $100o....and in your case you have alot of fab work

For wagoneers it's best to use the 80-83, and 86 and up. (Thats what was told to me on another thread.) It may be a year or two off.

I'm plannin on swappin in leafs up front in my '00. A lot cheaper and easier then runnin coils.

The engine cross member needs to come out too. If you look in the SAS truck gallery, Ryan somethin or other did a really clean swap on his 98 usin a waggy 44. His car domain page has some great pics of the swap and the work involved.

stegomon said:

every axil will have a diffrent bolt paturn then you have....and i hear you are lucky to get out away with an sas less then a $100o....and in your case you have alot of fab work

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jeep's have the same bolt pattern as your truck, 5x4.5.

leaf spring is he way i wanted to go.

LittleBigFoot said:

For wagoneers it's best to use the 80-83, and 86 and up. (Thats what was told to me on another thread.) It may be a year or two off.

I'm plannin on swappin in leafs up front in my '00. A lot cheaper and easier then runnin coils.

The engine cross member needs to come out too. If you look in the SAS truck gallery, Ryan somethin or other did a really clean swap on his 98 usin a waggy 44. His car domain page has some great pics of the swap and the work involved.

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I hope your not talking about that god awful ranger with the Huge lift. Please do not refer people to him as a good example. His ranger and bronco2 are death traps.

Well sorry then. I've only seen his Ranger. I'd never lift as high as he did, but his pictures do show a good example of what all is needed and done during the swap.


And 4Lo 4.0,

JEEP TJ- WRANGLER
Production: (1997- 2006)
Identifying Characteristics: Round headlights, tailgate opens to side, with spare tire.
Windshield Width: 55”.
Suspension: Coil spring suspension front and rear.
Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x4.5”
Wheelbase: 93.4 inch





JEEP YJ- WRANGLER
Production: (1992- 1996)
Identifying Characteristics: Rectangular headlights, tailgate opens to side, squared off rear sport bar support.
Windshield Width: 55”.
Suspension: Leaf spring suspension, front and rear.
Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x4.5”
Wheelbase: 93.4 inch








JEEP WK- GRAND CHEROKEE
Production: (2005-2006)
Identifying Characteristics: Curved headlights, V styled grill, unibody style construction.
Windshield: Curved Glass.
Suspension: Coil spring front and rear.
Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x4.5”







JEEP WJ- GRAND CHEROKEE
Production: (1999-2004)
Identifying Characteristics: Curved headlights, slotted tail lamps, V styled grill, unibody style construction.
Windshield: Curved Glass.
Suspension: Coil spring front and rear.
Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x4.5”
Wheelbase: 105.9 inch






JEEP KJ- LIBERTY
Production: (2002-2006)
Identifying Characteristics: Round headlights, rounded flared fenders, Classic Jeep style grill.
Windshield: Curved Glass.
Suspension: Coil spring front and rear.
Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x4.5”
Wheelbase: 104.3 inch





JEEP ZJ-GRAND CHEROKEE
Production: (1993-1998)
Identifying Characteristics: Rectangular headlights, rounded fenders, unibody style construction.
Windshield: Curved Glass.
Suspension: Coil spring front rear.
Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x4.5”
Wheelbase: 105.9 inch.





JEEP YJ- WRANGLER
Production: (1987-1991)
Identifying Characteristics: Rectangular headlights, tailgate opens to side, diagonal rear sport bar support.
Windshield Width: 55”.
Suspension: Leaf spring suspension, front and rear.
Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x4.5”
Wheelbase: 93.4 inch






JEEP XJ- CHEROKEE & JEEP WAGONEER (DOWNSIZE)
Production: (1984-2001)
Identifying Characteristics: Rectangular headlights, squareish classic Jeep lines, available in 2 and 4 door models, unibody style construction.
Windshield: Curved Glass.
Suspension: Coil spring front and Leaf spring rear.
Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x4.5”
Wheelbase: 101 inch





JEEP MJ- COMMANCHE (DOWNSIZE PICK-UP)
Production: (1986-1993)
Identifying Characteristics: Based on the XJ Available in long and short bed versions, squareish classic Jeep lines, unibody style construction.
Windshield: Curved Glass.
Suspension: Coil spring front and Leaf spring rear.
Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x4.5”
Wheelbase: 113” w/6ft bed, and 120” w/7ft bed





JEEP SJ- FULL SIZE CHEROKEE, JEEP WAGONEER, & JEEP PICK-UPS
Production: (1962-1991)
Identifying Characteristics: Full size wagons available in both 2 door and four door versions and pickups in both long and short wheelbases.
Windshield: Curved glass.
Suspension: Leaf spring suspension, front and rear.
Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x5.5” thru 1973 on Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wagoneer and ½ ton trucks (J10), 1974 and later 6x5.5”, J20 8x6.5
Wheelbase: J Trucks 116-131 inch, Wagons 109”






JEEP CJ7
Production: (1976-1986)
Identifying Characteristics: Round headlights, tailgate opens down, bottom mount windshield wipers, and factory sport bar.
Windshield Width: 55”.
Suspension: Leaf spring suspension, front and rear.
Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x5.5”
Wheelbase: 93.5 inch





JEEP CJ8-SCRAMBLER
Production: (1982- 1986)
Identifying Characteristics: Extended version of the Jeep CJ7, available as mini pick-up half cab, or full cab.
Windshield Width: 55”.
Suspension: Leaf spring suspension, front and rear.
Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x5.5”
Wheelbase: 103.5 inch






JEEP CJ5 (2nd generation)
Production: (1976-1983)
Identifying Characteristics: Round headlights, bottom mount windshield wipers, and factory sport bar.
Windshield Width: 55”.
Suspension: Leaf spring suspension, front and rear.
Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x5.5”
Wheelbase: 83.5 inch.





JEEP CJ5/CJ6 (1st generation)
Production: (1955-1975)
Identifying Characteristics: Round headlights, bottom mount windshield wipers, and windshield near straight up.
Windshield Width: 59”.
Suspension: Leaf spring suspension, front and rear.
Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x5.5”
Wheelbase: 80.5 inch thru 1971, 1972 and later 83.5 inch





JEEP CJ6
Production: (1955-1975)
Identifying Characteristics: Extended version of the Jeep CJ5. Round headlights, bottom mount windshield wipers, and windshield near straight up.
Windshield Width: 59”.
Suspension: Leaf spring suspension, front and rear.
Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x5.5”
Wheelbase: 100.5 inch thru 1971, 1972 and later 103.5 inch.





JEEP C101/C104- JEEPSTER- COMMANDO
Production: (1966-1973)
Identifying Characteristics: Round headlights, Jeep CJ style grille with wide hood thru 1971, 72/73 non-typical, full width grille design Available as full or half cab in either steel or fabric, and as convertible.
Windshield: Flat Glass fixed 59”.
Suspension: Leaf spring suspension, front and rear.
Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x5.5”
Wheelbase: 101 inch thru 1971, 1972 and 1973 104 inch.






JEEP CJ3B
Production: (1953-1964)
Identifying Characteristics: Flat fenders, with a tall hood 10.5 inches one piece windshield. Bottom mount windshield wipers. Side mounted spare tire.
Windshield Height: 22.5 inches
Suspension: Leaf spring suspension, front and rear.
Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x5.5”
Wheelbase: 80 inch.





JEEP CJ3A
Production: (1948-1953)
Identifying Characteristics: Flat fenders, one-piece windshield with vent. Bottom mount windshield wipers. Side mounted spare tire.
Windshield Height: 27 inches.
Suspension: Leaf spring suspension, front and rear.
Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x5.5”
Wheelbase: 80 inch.






JEEP CJ2A
Production: (1946-1948)
Identifying Characteristics: Flat fenders, two-piece swing out windshield. Top mount windshield wipers. Side mounted spare tire.
Windshield Height: 25 inches.
Suspension: Leaf spring suspension, front and rear.
Wheel Bolt Pattern:5x5.5”
Wheelbase: 80 inch.


Adam

there used to be an old member, "rerard" did an SAS using a waggy D44 on a 98, but he kind....vanished....

PARKINGLOT said:

there used to be an old member, "rerard" did an SAS using a waggy D44 on a 98, but he kind....vanished....

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I talk to him once in a while. He still has his truck. He just doesnt post anywhere anymore.