Dana44 to Expl 8.8 Swap
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Dana44 to Expl 8.8 Swap
I'm in the middle of the swap on my 54 and trying to think one step ahead. The stock lower shock mount isn't going to work with the new 3.25 axle tube. The U-bolt holes aren't far enough apart to clear the wider axle and there's not enough room on the bracket to re-drill or elongate the holes. How did everyone else handle this?
Thanks, Ken
Thanks, Ken
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I'm in the middle of this process right now....Here are a couple pics of the progress....
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I have made mounts that bolt on to the old sway bar mounts that will lower the shocks. I might use the sway bar also... just waiting to see how things work out. I hope this helps.
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I have made mounts that bolt on to the old sway bar mounts that will lower the shocks. I might use the sway bar also... just waiting to see how things work out. I hope this helps.
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