Step one..

I have been working the last few weeks in antici........pation of Calmini releasing the SAS kit..

So..

I started rebuilding an axle for the job



Details..

I got the axle from a 81 Jeep Grand Waggy at a junk yard.

Had to replace the rotors and calipers (just because I am like that) Replaced all the bearings and seals. Put on the Warn manual hubs and replaced the R&P (shop did that)

Breakdown is like this.

Used axle 200.00
New R&P 129.00
Rebuild kit for diff 89.00
New carrier 65.00
Labor to set R&P 245.00
Rotors 80.00
Calipers 50.00
Brake pads 29.00
Locker 300.00
New U-joints 40.00
Misc seals and stuff 50.00

Total.. 1277.00
The only labor I did not do was set the R&P. Everything else can be done by someone with basic mechanical knowldge and the time/space to do it.

Start shopping for the axle now as it took me a few weeks to find a suitable one.

Looks Good

Cool deal and paint job yeah I picked up my axle & some misc parts a few weeks ago but been wheelin too much to work on it as much as I would like
http://www.xterraownersclub.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=9;t=000162

So I'm guessing you went with a lunchbox locker? like a lockright since you purchased a new carrier. Mine has worked well on the pathy but I'm going with something selectable this time for a number of reasons such a turning radius on the tight canyon trails we have out here.

What R&P ratio gears are you running?

You sticking with the non-greasable stock ball joints that came with the axle?

Does your drag link have a slight bend out ward in the center or is it the angle of the picture?

You may want to consider getting rid of the straps on the pinion yoke like the one shown for ubolts for the driveshaft since the straps are not as strong/known to bend.

Once you go SAS you never go back

BTW did you forget to include the warn premium hubs in the breakdown? Listing part numbers and where you brought stuff may help others out.

Brian

Yes.. forgot to add the Warn hubs.. add another 100.00 on that total :-)

4.88 R&p

Not sure about the ball joints..

Yes that rod is tweaked and will be replaced. good eye.

Yes.. the straps are going bye bye

Carlton,

I seem to recall you had upgraded to the 4.90 gears, correct?

I figured it was a matter of time before you did an SAS, hasn't been much else for you to put on/in your X

Brent

are you going to rotate that thing? looks nice. very clean.

Looks good thus far.

Let me know when you are ready to unload that IFS lift.

Carlton, now we know why you have been absent around here for awhile Can you email me any specs and such so I can get started too? I am a novice at this but would like to get a headstart and do as much as I can myself.

Great...

Today I came here to look for some info on this upgrade and found this post.

Keep sharing...

Here are a few of the part nubmers used for my rebuild.

New R&P
SuperiorAxle D44488

Rebuild kit for diff
4wheelparts G/G35-2033

New carrier
Supplied by shop (you need one that accepts the higher ratios)

Rotors
Napa UP85608

Calipers /Pads
Napa 442-2056 Driver
Napa 442-2057 Passenger

Locker
Your choice

New U-joints
Your choice

Misc seals and stuff
Depends on what you want to replace

Warn Hub
4Wheelparts WAR.20990

Hey Abiel, how'd you make out with replacing that engine mount and fixing your mirror after Barnwell? I haven't heard a peep since. Glad you were out there!



Carlton,

That looks sweet. I like those off-blue calipers...

geez, next thing will be a ZD30 swap.