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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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two things first has any researched the front axle out of a toyota t-100 for the sas it looks like it might fit under the durango and second i need suggestion and prices for axles and the rest of the parts for sas my cousin said i should leaf spring the front end cause it would be the easiest and the cheapest way to do it.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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?????????????? WTF ??????????????

Friends don't let friends drive Toyota/Mopar.......
 
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 01:51 AM
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good point but i wouldnt use the axle thats why i asked for the price on the dana or an equal axles---just putting it out their---again i ask anybody if has suggestions
 
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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Ma/Pa has alot of good sources for axles but it would be impossible to give you an est. price since you would be going private purchase (new axles expect $5000 for a 44 and way above for a 60 front end)
And since you have to go private the person selling is the main contender, most think they have gold, some dont know what they have. In your instance i wouldnt recomend paying more that $500, that being if the axle needs work (match gearing etc etc ) and a lil under $1000 if its been re-worked already.

Going on a baseline of what you would need (axle)
-Dana 44 or dana 60
-Must be Drivers side diff
-Appropriate WMS

Additional suggestions
-Recomended kingpin but balljoint would do. cheaper/weaker
-High pinion ( Drive shaft is at the top of the diff, more clearance )


Yes leafs are the cheapest/easiest way to sas but you sacrifice articulation and ride quality (stiff ). Iv'e seen leafs worked out on paper (calculated weight ratios/etc etc) that have some good articulation and adjusted ride but i dont know anything in that field so i wouldnt be able to help you with that.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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i just pmd varsis for you so he should chime in, he is just about finished w/ his solid axel swap on a 2nd gen dak

i think he went w/ leafs in the front and dana 60s all around



and yea, NO TOY PARTS IN THE D
 
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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thanks , all imput appreciated im really pushing to get the parts together i really dont want to keep the ifs and break parts left and right
 
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