Dana...

[lwolfnmonty]

ok can someone please clarify the DANA axles for me, what does the number signify and why is it so important, or rather, what is it good for? anybody know how to improve an independent suspension?

never mind...i realized i already asked, but further clarification would help, is there just an easy definition?

[83nismo]

dana 30 light duty, dana 35 PILE!!, dana 44 decent axle main axle most guys run or would like to run, dana 60 bad boy axle usally a full floting axle, dana 70 over KIll no point just get portals instead...this is my 2 cents....1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, and 1 ton as listed...not sure if calmini or some one makes like a total choas suspension for ur rig but other then that SAS it dont waste time and lots of money on ifs...

[YJ_MATT]

pretty much what he said is correct..

a lot of 44's are full floating as well

[83nismo]

front 44s? i have yet to see one...I have seen semi floating..

[jokeplayer]

I've only seen semi-floating 44's.

Basically, in Landonese, the bigger the number the more beefy the axle.

There are lots of other variations based on manufacturer usage, i.e. manual hubs vs. auto hubs vs. no hubs - axle shafts always engaged

Think about it this way... My volvo has a dana 30 rear end. Harvey upgraded to a semi-floating D44 for his rear. His can handle more power and abuse than my Volvo :)

83, does the size of the ring gear change? Or does the carrier just get more beefy?

And did they ever make a narrow Dana 60?

Found the answer to my question. Yes, they did increase the ring gear size between models...

Good info: http://coloradok5.com/axleguide.shtml

[lwolfnmonty]

thing is, i want to keep the ifs for hauling ass through the desert and onroad stuff, but i could just go for the supreme coil-overs if i sas it

SASing is not in the budget...yet...

[jokeplayer]

uh, maybe wheel if before you ever consider a sas. Don't pull an A-Guest.

[SEAKSR]

Speaking of Alex... Where is he?

[jokeplayer]

Being lame. I told him we'd make him a Crown Vic sub-forum, but I guess he doesn't love us enough.

[UKMyers]

uh, maybe wheel if before you ever consider a sas. Don't pull an A-Guest.

Classic....lol! Landon you DONT need a SAS.......yet

[jokeplayer]

:)

Landon, I can tell you from experience that if my IFS wasn't destroyed, I wouldn't even consider a SFAC. But right now it's either do the conversion or find a new truck.

[lwolfnmonty]

yeah, i don't want a SAS. ifs all the way, i will get some shocks or something to help out the IFS, not now of course. Gary..you wanna help out on the engine?

[Terracoma]

I want to see the monstrosity before I commit. If you'll be around this weekend, I could swing down and check it out.

[83nismo]

see i would never trade my live axle for ifs if it doesnt ride like a truck i can't drive it lol...as far as ring gear yes u did answer ur q and all but yes...now there other things too like reverse cust standerd cut high pinion mid pinion low pinion ect..as far as a narrow dana 60 ehhh havnt looked into it... it would have to come out a 1 ton mini truck of some form and ranger no dakota no s10 no so i'm gunna take a shot in the dark and say no but dont quote me...you can narrow it urself...

[jokeplayer]

I want to see the monstrosity before I commit. If you'll be around this weekend, I could swing down and check it out.

Combine that with getting beers with Chris and we've got a plan.

see i would never trade my live axle for ifs if it doesnt ride like a truck i can't drive it lol...as far as ring gear yes u did answer ur q and all but yes...now there other things too like reverse cust standerd cut high pinion mid pinion low pinion ect..as far as a narrow dana 60 ehhh havnt looked into it... it would have to come out a 1 ton mini truck of some form and ranger no dakota no s10 no so i'm gunna take a shot in the dark and say no but dont quote me...you can narrow it urself...

Kinda figured, but if anyone else happens to know otherwise, chime in.

[ramtime]

It all depends on what you consider narrow. Oh wait, no it doesn't. The Dana 50 and 60's are one size only. The only difference between a front Dana 60 for a dual wheel'd truck is that it has wheel spacers on the front to account for the wider rear end. As said before, if you want a narrow axle, do it yourself. It's really not that hard either. Simply tear the axle down, cut down the axle tube, and have your axle shafts shortened to the new appropriate width.

I wouldn't SAS your Monty unless you were looking for doing some serious wheeling. However, if all you do is 20% wheeling and it's not even all that hard because you can't be without a daily driver, then I would say stay away from the SAS.

If you want to lift the Monty, it's pretty easy from what I found. Jack you torsion bars up in the front, and if you have the 4 cyl. just get add a leafs, or longer shackles for the rear and you should get 2" of lift for under $100. However, if you have the 6 cylinder, you need to run different coils in the rear to get you lift.
Here's the link with the info that I found.
http://www.4x4wire.com/mitsubishi/reviews/ome/

And as always, remember that google is you friend...

[YJ_MATT]

i can get a 44 rear, or d60 front REEEEAAAALLLLLL cheap..

if you wanna go beefy

[jokeplayer]

I already have an 8" yota rear..... and a yota SFA. I'm good for now.

I wouldn't SAS your Monty unless you were looking for doing some serious wheeling. However, if all you do is 20% wheeling and it's not even all that hard because you can't be without a daily driver, then I would say stay away from the SAS.

If you want to lift the Monty, it's pretty easy from what I found. Jack you torsion bars up in the front, and if you have the 4 cyl. just get add a leafs, or longer shackles for the rear and you should get 2" of lift for under $100. However, if you have the 6 cylinder, you need to run different coils in the rear to get you lift.
Here's the link with the info that I found.
http://www.4x4wire.com/mitsubishi/reviews/ome/

And as always, remember that google is you friend...

He's got the beasty v6 in there.... so new coils will be required. And Lando, tires (fear of popping them) should be all that is holding you back from wheeling it right now! Well, that and smog. I wheeled the piss out of my truck on 30" A/T's.

[SEAKSR]

Since when do you need to pass smog with a trail rig?

[jokeplayer]

True...... If only the poor monty knew what it could do on a trail...

:)

Sorry Landon, you just need to get it out wheeling. We need to do a hollister run sometime after I get my SFAC done. Monterey isn't very far at all from HHOHV.

[83nismo]

i have a write up on here about shorting ur axle shearch n u'll find it..

[83nismo]

found some narrow dana 60's 4 ya http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/717574709.html