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Old Dec 13, 2014 | 05:21 PM
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TTB or SAS?

Hi all, I have been reading a lot here lately so I can get more of an idea of what I my truck to look like and what setup I want. Now I don't plan on going hardcore when I hit the trails and this is my daily. I have heard a that the TTB setup will crack and break when under a lot of stress and that is sucks for off road. I don't really want to do a SAS but I will if it is nessacery? What do you guys thinks?
 
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Old Dec 14, 2014 | 06:27 PM
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I would not recommend it for occasional off road use. If you were going to go hardcore, then yes, it would be beneficial, but I personally think the TTB will be fine for your intended use.

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Old Dec 14, 2014 | 06:40 PM
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Ok, thanks for the reply. I thought that it would be ok. I gonna grab a d35, and an 8.8 31 spline from a explorer. When the money shows up.
 
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...but I personally think the TTB will be fine for your intended use.
I agree. My '91 Ranger was TTB and did fine off road in the deserts and forest trails. I didn't try to go anywhere a short wheelbase Jeep would go, but I got into to pretty gnarly stuff.

Just keep an eye (ear) on the radius arm bushings. If you hear a thud coming from under the seat, it's time to change them.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 10:58 PM
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I have gone WAY off the beaten path, and never found anything (driven carefully) that the stock TTB couldn't handle, then still drive straight on the freeway afterwards at 70mph on the way home.

Now if you are one of those who want to hit mud-holes and ruts/rocks at 60mph like you are driving a Raptor...........all bets are off.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2014 | 05:52 AM
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[QUOTE=Old93junk;Now if you are one of those who want to hit mud-holes and ruts/rocks at 60mph like you are driving a Raptor...........all bets are off.[/QUOTE]

I'm not one of those guys, but if I had a raptor I would be lol

Thanks guys my mind is at ease. I will continue with my build plans.
 
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