Hey guys, who knows anything about converting a S10 to solid front axle? I have a D44 out of a blazer I could possibly use... Is it possible to do a straight swap front and rear with blazer 44's?
I was actually thinking about scrapping the T-case and pulling the 4.3 vortech for my CJ5, and then doing a V8 swap into the s10 body..along with either a TH350 or 700R4 tranny and 205 T-case behind it . :beer: :beer: :beer:
well, it looks like a ford bronco rear would work according to that S10 board, but who used a D44 front with pass. side drop that would be narrow enough?
hmmm..... weren't all the scout axles closed knuckle tho?
I do wonder about the later scouts tho, that may be close enough in width for me, cause I can always add fender flares to cover the tires more if they stick out too far... I'm even willing to have a couple of inches sticking out on some 12.5 tires...plus, I think I can get some custom backspacing on those cheapo white spoke rims, can't I?
lol... I'm more of a chevy parts guy than a jeep or scout guy.... If I found a yota 8" front axle, I'd rather sell it to someone with an IFS yota than keep it....
IH started using the D44 in 74 or 75 and didnt use a closed knuckle axle since the 60s. If you get a wagoneer axle be sure to get one from a full-time 4wd. The later ones have the axle disconnect.
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