this is probably the route i'll take

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stor...=550-945505K&Ntx=mode+matchall&Dx=mode+matchall&searchTerm=550-945505K&x=24&y=3

to be honest i don't really know anything about building a cage other then a few simple basics. And i would rather not teach myself. So i'll probably buy this one and use it unless somebody on here thinks they can build me one for the same $$$ or a just a little more (i'd rather support the local scene)

 

john before you spend the money let me call coop and see what he would charge and if he has time..will be nicer and cheaper i am sure.he is in twin lake.

 

i need just the short side (left) axleshaft from a 76-79 F150 D44 or a 78-79 Bronco D44

 

Well i just got it home from Hart, Fullsize4life was babysitting it for me for a week or so lol

Long boring drive by yourself

i got an Pass Side shaft so thats gonna get put in within the next few days but i am still insearch of a Drivers side shaft to replace my broken one. I really only need the inner peice the stub shaft is fine.

 

heres some pics from the other weekend when i broke the shafts

 

bitchin

 

 

Nice pic.

 

Awsome truck, great thread. I really like B2s.:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :beer:

 

well i attended Bear Swamp with the B2 to see how it would handle the nasty mud compared to how my explorer did. And i have to admit the B2 did alot better then the explorer. Its was probably the extra ground clearance the D44 gives me over the D35. And the power have with this 4.0L vs the old 4.0L from the explorer. But i did find a series of ruts that slammed me pretty hard and i ended up breaking the pedal assm bracket cause the steering column attachs to this bracket so now my column is loose. Heres a picture of me stuck rigth after i broke the bracket.

 

:beerbang:

 

Sweet flexing pic.:rock:

 

i think i may try some XJ coils, my EB coils are just not soft enough, the ride is good and it handles pretty decent. But i have no real flex in the front. The rear of the truck flex's awesome but i really do not even compress the spring at all in the frt.

buddy of mine stores his B2 at my house and has the 7.5+ Rusty's XJ coils, i may steel them for a day and see what they are like. That way i have no money investment if i do not like them. But if i do then i'll buy them and sell me EB coils and make a dual shock set-up for the front.

 

What lift are the eb coils? If they are 5.5 i might want them
What brand?

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broncograveyard superflex 5.5 EB coils

http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-13208_super_flex__coils_5__.htm

 

well, my slave cyl has started to leak, it still works, just have to add fluid here and there. Hopefully it'll last till after Dec. 1st

I'm gonna try the XJ coils probably tomorrow nite and see if i like it.

 

I'm gonna try the XJ coils probably tomorrow nite and see if i like it.

Its a good thing i was reading this cause i was about to order up them same coils from jeffs for my ranger. let me know how the xj ones go im interested to see.

 

I would be willing to bet that the problem is more then likely the radius arms. Yes the xj coils will probably help but doing something with your radius will probably net you more. When i lengthened my arms it made a very noticeable difference and i'm running skyjacker 8" coils for a ranger.

 

i have a used set of 8 inch coils for an xj

 

how much?

i'll put my buddies in and see and if i like i may hit you up, what kind are they?


i agree that longer arms would help, but like in the pic i shuold still have more, my stock explorer flexs about the same in the front with stock arms

 

If you buy the xj ones let me know and i will get the eb ones from you.

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well i took some measurements and the XJ coils installed in my buddies B2 are at approx 15" installed height and my EB coils are at 18.5" installed height (mine has a heavy frt bumper, 4.0L and winch---his is 2.9L and stock bumper)

i guess i'll call BG tomorrow and try and get a spring rate spec so i know where to go from here. If i get out of work early enough tomorrow i may pull a coil out and see what my flex range is without the coil to get an idea how much i can get with the radius arms at the length they are now

 

and i am sure with a v8 up front and having that extra weight would help

 

okay i measured my Radius arms, and from the center of the axle to the center of the bushings is 34 inches.

I also installed the the 8.5+ Rusty's XJ coils and flexed it up on a makeshift ramp and their was very little difference, at most maybe an inch more compression then with the EB coils. I was kinda surprized to see that the thickness of the coils (actually metal) was quite abit larger then that of the EB coils. And when i installed the XJ coils their was noly about a inch to maybe 1.5" of difference in height (lower then the EBG coils)

I will probably end up keeping my EB coils for now and change up my radius arm set-up and see what it does.

 

well broke another stock 44 shaft, i think its time for chrome moly unless i find an uper cheap D60 (yeah right)

i am also going to look into some different size tires and rebuilding my suspension, i think i am going to lower the B2 2-3 inches and work on getting it to flex better

 

I hate to say this but I think you should get a locker. I tried the chrome moly and it did last longer but I still broke it, maybe you wont. I do have a little more weight. Are you going with skinnier tires so you can get through tighter trails? I like those tires.

 

welli am tearing down the susp on the B2, and i am thinking of extending the wheelbase. I was thinking in the front. But i want to retain coils and i currently rn a D44 SAS on it. I was also thinking of extending the rear, but i am worried about the rear 1/4 interefernce with the tires. What is everyones ideas on coil relocation, and steering geometry. As well as what are some ideas in the rear retaining leaf springs.

some current measurements

a general shot of my current set-up

 

would extending the WB help it flex more?