Yeah im on CL every day looking for the next great deal! Lol I will definitely buy ised tires when i find the right set.

 

Well it was an interesting fall/winter/spring. Last fall my last trip out on the trail i ended up hydro locking my engine. Got it back running though and it runs as good as ever. Had a good winter other than a few rough patches. Lol
Then spring rolled around and i decided it was time for some bigger tires.
I got tired of replacing front end parts over and over also. So after 6 months or more of research i bought what was left of an 87 Wagoneer for parts and a 95 Honda Passport rear axle and im going solid axle. I have to build a front crossmember and buy a few odds and ends still but I will be doing this swap here shortly..

Waggy D44 front with waggy steering and front springs SOA
Passport D44 rear SOA
35-38" tires depending on the deal i find.
Homemade crossmember for the front

 

Sweet!! I'll be watching!

 

Your build was my imspiration Rex! I said I wouldnt even attempt something to this extent until i saw your write up. So now its go time! Im trying to sell off the rest of the drivetrain from the Waggy to make my money back so I can finish buying parts. Im so close I can taste it! Lol

 

It's not to bad as long as you do your homework! If you've got any questions feel free to ask and I'll do my best to help you out.

 

Thanks man.

 

Thanks Toko. Ive been watching.

Well i decided to get the perches ground off the rear today. Also pulled the diff cover and everything looks good. Can anyone tell me the gears by the numbers on the ring? Thanks a lot. I believe its a 4.30 but i dont know if you can tell by this or not.

 

Yeah those are 4:30s. If you fine another axle with the same ratio you can swap the R&P into your front axle as well for cheap matching gears.

 

Thanks rex. Thats what im working on at the moment. They are hard to come by around here.. lol

 

I've got one on my local CL for $100. To bad your not closer!