Read a little deeper into the thread and you might notice that we will be doing a full-float Dana 70 rear and 60 in front, upgrading the driveshafts and axle shafts...

 

Ahh, I apologize. I saw the bit above about the trussed D44 and assumed it was for your Jeep. A D70 will work great

 

Hey, no need to apologize - I'm interested in people's input, especially people like you who have been wheeling Jeeps a lot longer than me!

 

This thing is going to be SICK!!

 

Thanks guys - I appreciate the support.

Jim got the rear driveshaft in. At full droop everything is fine, but at full stuff the driveshaft is about an inch too long. He will be be pulling it out and cutting it down to fit. A couple pics:

 

Wow Dave, I just checked out your jeep build thread and things are looking darn good compared to that pic you posted of your jeep engine and trans being pulled. BTW, whose getting your lockers? I need some and since your going to be driving a monster jeep, you won't need them any more, so I'll take them. I can't wait to see your jeep when it's done.

 

Thanks Bob, but I have a pending deal for both of my take off axles. The rear is a stock Rubi except for 5:13 gearing, but the front is pretty bullet-proof as far as a 44 goes: trussed, sleeved, c-gussets, Reid Racing knuckles, Dynatrac ball joints, RCV axles, currie steering, etc. Kinda wish I didn't spend all that money on them, to now just take them off - Oh well.

 

Most of the wiring got done today and the rework of the engine compartment, including the new AEV battery tray, etc. The rollover engine came without a starter, and we've gone through 2 after-market starters and neither have been the correct bolt-pattern. So, tomorrow, Higher Ground will make a visit to our local Jeep Stealership to pick up a stock starter - we will figure out an upgrade later. Eight days and counting until Moab, and we are in good shape - that will be one heck of a good test run of 723 miles to Moab.

Couple of pics from today:

 

Did you do full stuff with your new 42's? I'm thinking you may need more bump stop with the 42's and maybe your drive shaft will be okay

 

Yeah, you're right, but I'm sticking with my current tires and wheels until after Moab. Even though I'm getting what I can from the junkyard, this build is costing a lot of $$$$, so I need time to make the money, and Jim has been patient with me, fitting me in between his other builds.

Actually, I'm now going to 43's, but this won't happen until after Moab. During "Stage 2," we will be ditching all the current suspension and driveshafts anyway...