Project Lay-Z-Boy

[Scoobienorth]

I felt like I should have dropped them before putting them in. So shiny on the turd it’s out of place

[wyldcdn]

very sweet build

[Scoobienorth]

Well that’s a wrap. Dana 35 finally puked. Never thought it would be spider gears first.

[pointsnorth]

Welder up


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[Scoobienorth]

Welder up


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We discussed that. But since my upper A arm is shot as well we are crossing the bridge to swapping my 44a. But then my driveshaft is to long for that diff I need to push the rear diff back Which gives me clearance on the door I need with the 37’s. Just trying to figure it out with a non existent budget. The frame side bolt goes through vertical and the diff side id need to build a plate and mount but it’s easy as the diff has a spot already because the factory balljoint bolts on there. Lower arms I’ve got 2 sets which are good enough so it’s easy to stretch those. I think if I got heim joints for the frame side I could scavenge what I need to build upper arms instead of using the a-arm bslljoints thing.

[Scott Cee AKA 2drx4]

Amazing a D35 lasted that long.

[Scoobienorth]

Amazing a D35 lasted that long.

It almost got welded to see how much life is left in it. But feel I’ve played with fire long enough. If my upper arm was in better shape I may have tried it.

[Scoobienorth]

It’s funny the internet said the d35 and 42re would be the first things to go. Oddly enough the 35 outlasted a lot, Broke Piston’s, steering box, track bar, front end, cooling system.

[Scoobienorth]

I have no idea if this will work yet. I’m trying to mimic the factory a-arm geometry but use 2 separate arms. I’ve stretched the lower arms 3/4” and the uppers will be adjustable and will bolt into factory frame hole. I’m trying to land the center between the 2 arms right in the center of where the ball joint sat. I couldn’t find tube for the upper arms down here anywhere but my rough country front arms were exactly the size and length I needed so I’m using those with 3/4x2.5 heims on one end. These pics are at full droop. I need some small parts and hand to finish roughing things in and cycle it and see if it flexes ok.

[Scoobienorth]

If it doesn’t work I’ll get one more heim and build these arms into an a-arm like the aftermarket ones.

[HillBilt]

Im confused. Do the WJs run a wishbone upper in the rear? is that what your trying to replace?

[Scoobienorth]

Im confused. Do the WJs run a wishbone upper in the rear? is that what your trying to replace?

The wj has a triangle A arm on the upper. It’s got rubber bushings in the frame and a ball joint on top of the diff that’s prone to failing.

[HillBilt]

Ah, gotcha. I don't see why it wouldn't work.

[Scott Cee AKA 2drx4]

Yeah, that should function exactly the same.

[SasquatchCdn]

Should function better and last longer than the stock y-link.

Those things are junk

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