I'm thinking its 2.5 front and 2.625 rear.
Axle tube size?
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[quote='05TJLWBRUBY]Looks like you got your info-I was thinking 2 5/8", but obviously off a bit...
Here's a thought-if you're going to strip it down and install new brackets, why not get some .188 (I THINK) 3" DOM and sleeve the outside then weld it up. In talking with some folks, I THINK the .188 wall inside diameter was pretty dang close to the rubi outter tube size, which is where I was getting the 2 5/8" diameter. Should be a good fit overall. Would provide a good base for a truss and the 3" outter would allow any aftermarket brackets easily. Stronger tube, less chance for bending. I've been thinking about this a fair amount lately and may do just this when I pull it to 3-link it before too long... Just a thought.
Best of Luck,
Mike[/quote]
I appreciate the insight, and if I was staying where I am, would strongly consider this. However a pig is in my near future. I'm keeping the stretch simple with a back half to gain ground clearance, and coils for cheapness and simplicity. Alot of local rigs are built this way and perform great. I could never get my money back out of the 44 if I did all that. I'm guessing between $800-1000 is all it will draw, which barely covers the locker and gear swap I did. Let alone the stronger brackets and truss I plan to put on it.
Just got off the phone with Ballistic and some frame mounts and coil spring cups for the axle are in route. Local builder is gonna fab me a truss. Now just need to save for some joints and tabs.
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Here's a thought-if you're going to strip it down and install new brackets, why not get some .188 (I THINK) 3" DOM and sleeve the outside then weld it up. In talking with some folks, I THINK the .188 wall inside diameter was pretty dang close to the rubi outter tube size, which is where I was getting the 2 5/8" diameter. Should be a good fit overall. Would provide a good base for a truss and the 3" outter would allow any aftermarket brackets easily. Stronger tube, less chance for bending. I've been thinking about this a fair amount lately and may do just this when I pull it to 3-link it before too long... Just a thought.
Best of Luck,
Mike[/quote]
I appreciate the insight, and if I was staying where I am, would strongly consider this. However a pig is in my near future. I'm keeping the stretch simple with a back half to gain ground clearance, and coils for cheapness and simplicity. Alot of local rigs are built this way and perform great. I could never get my money back out of the 44 if I did all that. I'm guessing between $800-1000 is all it will draw, which barely covers the locker and gear swap I did. Let alone the stronger brackets and truss I plan to put on it.
Just got off the phone with Ballistic and some frame mounts and coil spring cups for the axle are in route. Local builder is gonna fab me a truss. Now just need to save for some joints and tabs.
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