Jacob Ochs Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I want to do a SOA rear lift, I was wondering how much this would cost and a detailed way of doing it yourself. Are there any websites where I could buy the SOA for the D35? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 There are kits out there and you have seen threads here. Search SOA here or on Google and you will be reading for days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Ochs Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 Okay thanks! I just found one for 34$ after reading this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Not to thread hijack... If I were to do an soa or spring under lift (with new axle) How many degrees does the pinion have to be to be sure you be setting the right pinion angle? (If I said that right) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Ochs Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 I have no clue but I wonder if I could just tilt the axle up when I do SOA? Anybody have any oppinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 You do not tilt the axle up for our kind of rear drive shafts. For drive shafts with one u-joint at each end you want the pinion yoke and the transfer case out pout to be parallel to each other. In other words they should be at the same angle. Double carden/CV type shafts with dual u-joints on one end require the pinion yoke to be raised. Some people dial the rear pinion done just a tad so that it rides correctly under power when the front of the axle gets lifted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I want to do a SOA rear lift, I was wondering how much this would cost and a detailed way of doing it yourself. Are there any websites where I could buy the SOA for the D35? what are you doing for the front of the truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I want to do a SOA rear lift, I was wondering how much this would cost and a detailed way of doing it yourself. Are there any websites where I could buy the SOA for the D35? Ditch the $hitty5 and pick up a 8.25 at least... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjy_26 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Indeed... or an 8.8 from a late 90's Explorer, or a 2wd Taco rear, or a D44. Heck, If I'm taking the time to cut and weld, I'm throwing another axle in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Ochs Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 I was gonna stick with the 35 for now then later swap for a dana 44 or 60 or the amc rear axle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 and how are you lifting the front of the truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Ochs Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 I'm using it for mostly on road use so I'm doing control arm drops, 5.5 rubicon express could, double shear track bar, sway bar disconnects! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Omo it seems to me like why not just wait and do it all at once then to do it mulitple times...why waste money on a crappy5... Why not get your good axle, which will probably have a better gear ratio anyways then spend the money you saved on other things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Ochs Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 I do have a Cherokee 8.25 in my garage I might swap in while in the process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 You have an 8.25 already? if the ratio is the same why would you do the rear SOA and then re-do it later? http://comancheclub.com/topic/42254-700-off-road-capable-55-soa-lift/?hl=700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Ochs Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Your right, and the 8.25 has some cool armor plates from IRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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