ChiXterra
Wheeling
- Location
- Northern Illinois
ChiXterra's SAS (Cost/Info)... Updating!
I know I have my build thread, but this thread will list all expenses, and info about my SAS. It is intended to give people a better idea of cost involved, and different routes you can take with an SAS.
Front Axle: Dana 44, High Pinion, from a 1979 Ford F-250,
Info: Coming Soon
Rear Axle: Ford 9", from the same 1979 Ford Bronco
The Ford 9" (semi-float) axle is a very common axle, it can be found in everything from the Bronco, to the Mustang. It offers a wide arrangement of options for ring and pinions, as well as lockers (as does the Ford D44). Parts are easy to come by as well. It comes with either 28 or 31 spline axle shafts, and can be upgraded to 35 spline shafts if needed. It comes with two large drum brakes, which are larger than our stock Nissan drums. Like our Nissan rear axles, the axle shafts must be removed, and then you can remove the yoke to pull out the carrier/gears.
Cost: $250 for empty housing D44 and 9"
Lockouts:
You have a couple of options (Warn and Mile Marker), but I chose to go with Warn. They're a complete unit, and they're tough.
Cost:
Lockers:
There are numerous options for lockers. You can use something like the Detroits, which is also comparable to the Yukon Grizzly. Your can run a lunchbox locker up front (USA Standard Spartan), you can run air lockers (ARB, Yukon Zip Locker), or even an electronic locker up front (Eaton E-Locker). I am going to test out a mini-spool in the rear, with chromolly cross-pins.
Cost: $585 for the front, $30 for the rear
Ring and Pinions:
Coming Soon
Cost:
Leaf Springs:
I chose to go with a set of Rubicon Express 2.5" lift YJ leaf springs. They're going to be a stiffer spring, but with an engine swap, it should balance out well.
Cost: $200
Front Driveshaft:
Coming Soon
Cost: I am budgeting $600
Misc Items:
Because of the age of the axles, it is most likely that you will need to replace seals, races, bears, etc. For that you will need either a Master Overhaul kit for each axle (or in my case, a connection to the local autoparts store). I bought basic ring and pinion install kits, and everything else will come from the autoparts store. You will also need new u-joints for the front axle.
Cost: I'll let you guys know
More coming.... But I'll make another post for that...
I know I have my build thread, but this thread will list all expenses, and info about my SAS. It is intended to give people a better idea of cost involved, and different routes you can take with an SAS.
Front Axle: Dana 44, High Pinion, from a 1979 Ford F-250,
Info: Coming Soon
Rear Axle: Ford 9", from the same 1979 Ford Bronco
The Ford 9" (semi-float) axle is a very common axle, it can be found in everything from the Bronco, to the Mustang. It offers a wide arrangement of options for ring and pinions, as well as lockers (as does the Ford D44). Parts are easy to come by as well. It comes with either 28 or 31 spline axle shafts, and can be upgraded to 35 spline shafts if needed. It comes with two large drum brakes, which are larger than our stock Nissan drums. Like our Nissan rear axles, the axle shafts must be removed, and then you can remove the yoke to pull out the carrier/gears.
Cost: $250 for empty housing D44 and 9"
Lockouts:
You have a couple of options (Warn and Mile Marker), but I chose to go with Warn. They're a complete unit, and they're tough.
Cost:
Lockers:
There are numerous options for lockers. You can use something like the Detroits, which is also comparable to the Yukon Grizzly. Your can run a lunchbox locker up front (USA Standard Spartan), you can run air lockers (ARB, Yukon Zip Locker), or even an electronic locker up front (Eaton E-Locker). I am going to test out a mini-spool in the rear, with chromolly cross-pins.
Cost: $585 for the front, $30 for the rear
Ring and Pinions:
Coming Soon
Cost:
Leaf Springs:
I chose to go with a set of Rubicon Express 2.5" lift YJ leaf springs. They're going to be a stiffer spring, but with an engine swap, it should balance out well.
Cost: $200
Front Driveshaft:
Coming Soon
Cost: I am budgeting $600
Misc Items:
Because of the age of the axles, it is most likely that you will need to replace seals, races, bears, etc. For that you will need either a Master Overhaul kit for each axle (or in my case, a connection to the local autoparts store). I bought basic ring and pinion install kits, and everything else will come from the autoparts store. You will also need new u-joints for the front axle.
Cost: I'll let you guys know
More coming.... But I'll make another post for that...
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