ncgamedog Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 don't buy any kit that doesn't include lower control arms. :thumbsup: I noticed its an added option on the hell creek...probably my smartest choice right now, but I really want those 33x10.50 km2's on there...maybe w/ some AEV wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 don't buy any kit that doesn't include lower control arms. :thumbsup: :agree: And a 4.5" kit you'll definitely want adjustable lower and upper arms, adjustable tracbar, and appropriate sway bar links. Be sure to do an alignment after any height change. Toe-in alignments are ridiculously easy. Good writeup here http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncgamedog Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 Your front will be fine, you'll just have to pay for a re-gear unless you happen to find a 3.73 D30 to swap in(good luck) You'd only need to change the carrier in the back because the 29 spline spider gears are bigger than the 27s and won't fit in the 27 spline carrier. You still have to do a gear setup even if you're just changing carriers and keeping your gears, so you might as well do them all at once. Unless, of course, you find a 3.73 29 spline 8.25 or D44. As for bearing size, if you mean the wheel bearings, I believe they are the same. Brakes will be the same between 27 and 29 splines. All that's different are the shafts, spiders, and carrier. well if I'm buying a carrier might as well be a full case locker right? I would much rather spend money on an XJ 44 though. I may wait to regear till I can get ahold of one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Up to you. 29 spline 8.25 is close to D44 strength, and it's probably going to be easier to find a 29 spline carrier and shafts, than a 44 with the gearing you want. Any 97+ 8.25 will be 29 spline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncgamedog Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 shoot, unitl I am ready to lift it I may just leave the stock 2wd 35 since I won't be gaining any gearing going to the 8.25 I have. That way I won't have to deal w/ perches and mess. When i'm ready to lift I'll just go d44 or 8.8... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Can you set up gears? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncgamedog Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 Nah. I could, but never have and don't have a dial indicator. I understand the process just not enough practice to feel comfortable. Def a skill I need to learn, sure would save me some money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Pick up a couple of D35s (shouldn't be too hard to find some for free) and practice swapping the gears around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Or focus on junkyard axles with the gears already inside. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncgamedog Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 link to build thread...viewtopic.php?f=7&t=18430 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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