I think it's out of a 02 Superduty...:confused:

I plan on takin down the housing a few inches on the short drivers side. And having it welded up to the tube and the cast.

The day I brought him home, he's so cute....

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/front60001.jpg

:eek:

Not much room there...

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/601.jpg

Had to bring him in the house for the night...

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/60front007.jpg

Got some Solid knuckles...:D

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/front60011.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/front60012.jpg

and Rockstomper brake brakets...

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/60front018.jpg

Had a well built 44. Why this?

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/60front004.jpg

yes, those would be my dress Vans...

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/front60005.jpg

Gotta love the sand blaster...:smokin:


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/TJ/ATT00027.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/TJ/ATT00030.jpg

Ok, I'm sure your askin why I'm in here??

:confused:

This

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/TJ/ATT00004-2.jpg

That

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/TJ/ATT00013.jpg

en Dis

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/TJ/ATT00010-1.jpg

Make THIS!:grinpimp:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/TJ/ballistic.jpg

Once I figure out how tall I need them to be I'll order up some of these upper control arm mounts, and have one welded to the housing.


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/TJ/baluppermount.jpg

Thanks for the build thread, let us know if you have questions about our product or need some general advise.

Jeff

I'm building an '03 Superduty 60. Subscribed. I ended up getting 97 I think ball joint knuckles and getting D50 outer. Curious to see how u cut the drivers side.

BUMP.

Any updates?
Im thinking about building a BJ 60 for under My TJ and would like to see some pics of this bracket kit installed.

should be starting on it this week. my welder has been tied up over the last couple of weeks.

i am trying to figure out the same damn thing. have the same axle and trying to put it under my jk. driverside gives me no damn room for lower control arms and spring perch. keep it coming

cuts will be something like this...

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/front60024.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/front60025.jpg

Looks good man...subscribing for updates.

i sometime wonders why nobody want to extend the short side by cut the tube then length it by using a internal sleeve that fit inside the tubes then weld it up shut so you should have much more room to work with?? :confused: similar to this from greatlakes4x4.com

http://www.greatlakes4x4.com/showthread.php?t=67134

Though I would do a write up of sorts on the dana 30 I built.

The goal was to use all easy to get parts, IE stock tj inners. But to also have high steer and lockouts. And not have to build another truss for the driver side uca :stan3: . Started out as a Xj hp 30, you will also need a cj dana 30 for tubes and inner C's, and dana 44 knuckles and hubs.

First cut these off
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/madibugsmom/99%20tj/hp30003.jpg

I used the shafts to measure for the amount of tube I needed to leave on the CJ dana 30 knuckles
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/madibugsmom/99%20tj/hp30002.jpg

Cut
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/madibugsmom/99%20tj/hp30005.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/madibugsmom/99%20tj/hp30006.jpg

Doing the other side
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/madibugsmom/99%20tj/hp30007.jpg

Mocked up
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/madibugsmom/99%20tj/hp30008.jpg

I used 2" 1/8" wall dom as a internal sleeve
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/madibugsmom/99%20tj/hp30009.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/madibugsmom/99%20tj/hp30011.jpg

One side done
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/madibugsmom/99%20tj/hp30012.jpg

Just a couple of brackets left to weld on.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/madibugsmom/99%20tj/hp30013.jpg

tell me why this wont work :homer:

tell me why this wont work :homer:

nice job.

nice job.

the links above on that axle are not my axle FYI. I just want to learn how guys get around in here and wonders why I dont see anybody do similar thing to their D60 instead of the D30. I hope I dont pull anyone's chain

not my axle FYI, just want to learn how guys get around in here. I hope I dont pull anyone's chain

i caught that, good idea. i want to be able to get stock parts.
no odd ball axles.

I am no expert on the axle shafts but I'd image that its possible to get the driver side lengthened to a certain point so that using the 78'/79' driver side inner axle shaft would fit?

Phil started cleaning...

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/FW.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/1.jpg

a little cutting...

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/ATT00013.jpg


THIS GOT WELDED UP>>>

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/ATT00016.jpg

a little test fitting...

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/ATT00019.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/ATT00022.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/4.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/6.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/FW2.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/7.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/3.jpg

got my Ballistic uppers...

Phil plans on making up his own truss, this should be good....:grinpimp:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/ATT00010.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/ATT00013-1.jpg

looks good.

Build mine next. lol. Where did you get them knuclkes from? They are the beef of broccoli! What Ford product are you putting this under?

Build mine next. lol. Where did you get them knuclkes from? They are the beef of broccoli! What Ford product are you putting this under?

Solid

it's a limited addition Ford Rubicon, see my sig...

:grinpimp:


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/ATT00059.jpg

http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae354/gearmind/Mobile%20Uploads/1212091909a.jpg

http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae354/gearmind/Mobile%20Uploads/1212091908b.jpg


http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae354/gearmind/Mobile%20Uploads/1212091908a.jpg

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http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae354/gearmind/Mobile%20Uploads/1212091237a.jpg

It looks like you have a steady hand with the welder. Nice so far.

It looks like you have a steady hand with the welder. Nice so far.


thank you, not my welds. Phil, HOFF on the board , did those.:grinpimp:

Perfect - I'm putting together a 99' D60. Do you have any more pics or info how you cut that much away from the driver's side housing? That looks to have opened up a lot of room on that side, almost 78/79 room.

Do you have the old knuckles?

Sorry not trying to steal your thread, but I have some pics of how my buddy did his when we put tons under his EB.
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff33/sqrlmoney/Fab%20work/Ton%20swap/DSCN0487.jpg
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff33/sqrlmoney/Fab%20work/Ton%20swap/DSCN0488.jpg

Sorry not trying to steal your thread, but I have some pics of how my buddy did his when we put tons under his EB.
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that's cool.

we went a little more into the housing. about to where the hole is to the left.

Great thread. I was wondering if I could make a ballistic hp60 truss work on one of these late model housings. Guess now I'll have to try. I think the big difference between these and the older style is the width of the pumpkin where the tubes press in.

Wow - you guys really hack into the housings on that side. How much material is left to hold the tube true to the pumpkin? Any strength concerns? I'm thinking the Ballistic truss may fit or be slightly modified as you guys are opening up a lot of space next to that pumpkin.

I'm surprised you are able to just cut it off, are there any plug welds or are the tubes just pressed in?

They are pressed way in. There is more still in the housing than what was cut off. I don't see any strength issues especially since you are welding the brackets back that tie the tube into the housing.

They are pressed way in. There is more still in the housing than what was cut off. I don't see any strength issues especially since you are welding the brackets back that tie the tube into the housing.

correct, plus there's still a ubber cool truss that Phil is fabbing up. :D

but i can't show pictures.....:(


imagine if you will, several speed holes, filled in with tube, cause it's cool...:grinpimp:

:grinpimp:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/ATT00018.jpg

Looks good man

Never mind me, nothing to see here, asked a stupid question that I found the answer to...

:grinpimp:




http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae354/gearmind/Mobile%20Uploads/1219091532a.jpg

Nice work!! Good to see that locals can build stuff too!!

Solid

it's a limited addition Ford Rubicon, see my sig...

Awesome build! Can I borrow your welding hand for a day or two? I don't think mine have ever come out that consistent.

:grinpimp:




http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae354/gearmind/Mobile%20Uploads/1219091532a.jpg

Carboard truss? Won't that be a little weak? I take that back, the speed holes will make it extra strong. :flipoff2:

Looks sick, nice build.

Carboard truss? Won't that be a little weak? I take that back, the speed holes will make it extra strong. :flipoff2:

Looks sick, nice build.

Its not just cardboard!! Dont forget the masking tape!!!:D

Awesome build! Can I borrow your welding hand for a day or two? I don't think mine have ever come out that consistent.

Its DJ's build! Im just the hired help.Thanks! It just takes alot of patience and alot practice. Im never satisfied with my welds. I always try to make them better. But with the axle on the bench, it does make welding alot easier. :D

LOOKS GOOD, two q's... in your pic, looks like a stack of dimple dies, who makes those, and, what filler rod is he using on your housing...

LOOKS GOOD, two q's... in your pic, looks like a stack of dimple dies, who makes those, and, what filler rod is he using on your housing...

The dimple dies are made by JMR Racing in Ca. And i haven't decided on the filler rod yet. I may tig weld it with NI99 or use my Miller 350P and use it in the spraytransfer mode with ER309L 0.45 . Any thoughts on what filler rod you would use?

cool, i will look into those, i just bought ni99 rod for mine, i'll lay it down with a syncro 200 in short beads, what did you use on the brackets, looks cleaner than er70s-2...

not sure what rod Phil used, but it sure is purdy.....:grinpimp:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/TR5.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/TR10.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/TR11.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/TR6.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/TR1.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/TR4.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/TR2.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/TR3.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/TR12.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/TR8.jpg

Shazammm!!!!


:grinpimp:


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/TR9.jpg

cool, looks like ni99, he did a very nice job for you,mine will be similar, but,i'm still looking to do a double trianglulated four link, are you workin' on a rear too?

cool, looks like ni99, he did a very nice job for you,mine will be similar, but,i'm still looking to do a double trianglulated four link, are you workin' on a rear too?

kleek on the build in my sig....:D

haa-soooo...

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/PUM9.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/PUM10.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/PUM6.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/PUM1.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/PUM3.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/60032.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/60029.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/60019.jpg

had to go out board with the lower links, no tires don't rub. maybe when i go to 42"s...:grinpimp:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/nic011.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/nic008.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o230/DJ404564X4/FRONT%2060/nic009.jpg

Wow. Awsome work on the housing. Top notch fabwork!

sick welds man! :smokin:

Can i get a pic of where the drag link bolts to the tierod? It looks like in the last pic it goes through the tierod from the backside, if thats the case what tre are you using on the passenger knuckle?

nice looking build, doing the same on my xj pretty soon, using a 14bolt in the rear,

Can i get a pic of where the drag link bolts to the tierod? It looks like in the last pic it goes through the tierod from the backside, if thats the case what tre are you using on the passenger knuckle?

i got it from Matt at Solid axle. the hole was to small to begin with so i took a ream to it and opened it up till it matched.

thoes brackets, is that a kit you can get from ballistic? im going to look right now just asking first :D

I don't think this was answered earlier in the thread, just wanted to know....
Since you're using a panhard rod, why the need for 2 upper control arms?

I don't think this was answered earlier in the thread, just wanted to know....
Since you're using a panhard rod, why the need for 2 upper control arms?

i only ran one upper control arm. the other mount on top of the diff is for future use if i need it.

Great build thread here. I am doing a ball joint dana 60 swap in my 06 Rubi. I am trying to use my R. E. bellypan.
Few questions
1. What knuckles are you using Solid = Solid manufacturing?
2. Where did you get the high steer arms?
3. Why were you forced to go to the outside of the frame with your lower links?

Great build thread here. I am doing a ball joint dana 60 swap in my 06 Rubi. I am trying to use my R. E. bellypan.
Few questions
1. What knuckles are you using Solid = Solid manufacturing?
2. Where did you get the high steer arms?
3. Why were you forced to go to the outside of the frame with your lower links?

1. Matt at Solid Axle
2. Matt at Solid Axle
3. easier than tryin to make them work on the inside. no, the tires don't rub.

i was lookin to get those same knuckles for my '94 hp60 I read your other thread and noticed you werent using your hi steer arms... did I miss something in there why your not using them?

I'm going to be doning the same thing here shortly. How tall is you passenger side upper link? So I can order everything all at once.

i was lookin to get those same knuckles for my '94 hp60 I read your other thread and noticed you werent using your hi steer arms... did I miss something in there why your not using them?

i need to make more room, and push the front end out two or three more inches. tired of buildin...:)

wanna drive it.

I'm going to be doning the same thing here shortly. How tall is you passenger side upper link? So I can order everything all at once.

sorry, i forgot about this thread, i'll measure it for ya.

damn, very nice welds. Do you have any pics of your trackbar mount on the axle?

damn, very nice welds. Do you have any pics of your trackbar mount on the axle?

it's Polys'.

I stole and modified your idea! :D

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i267/FAUX_X_4/Dana%2060/DSCF2360.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i267/FAUX_X_4/Dana%2060/DSCF2397.jpg

with a little modification! :)

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i267/FAUX_X_4/Dana%2060/DSCF2388.jpg

The Ballistic brackets fit like a glove! :grinpimp:

Keep in mind you can always flip the bracket inside out and do it like this

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/BOVADS/sled%20link%20build/DRZPARTS013.jpg







:laughing:

Keep in mind you can always flip the bracket inside out and do it like this

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/BOVADS/sled%20link%20build/DRZPARTS013.jpg







:laughing:

Yeah, but mines welded! :flipoff2:

Yeah, but mines welded! :flipoff2:

That's cause you have a frame. I read somewhere that when you don't have a frame, you don't need to weld them:laughing:

That's cause you have a frame. I read somewhere that when you don't have a frame, you don't need to weld them:laughing:

That explains a lot! :p

That explains a lot! :p

The uni-frame should break before the unwelded bracket. And in your case, the jackstands shouldn't create enough force to break them either, so you'll be find not welding too:flipoff2:

Yeah, but mines welded! :flipoff2:

your supposed to weld these things on?:eek:

I realize this is probably already under the rig, but why not tie the coil buckets into the inner "C"s? They are pretty close already.

nice welds and nice build, question for ya, did u have to turn ur inner C`s? and what did u use to get rid of the unit bearings on the 02 d60 diff?

nick

nice welds and nice build, question for ya, did u have to turn ur inner C`s? and what did u use to get rid of the unit bearings on the 02 d60 diff?

nick

no on the Cs and Solid hubs.

Your drivers side upper link mount, where did you get that from? Or did u make it? I've been looking all over ballistics site and can't find anything like that,

i think it started life as a Ballistic mount, and then was cut down to what you see now.

I made it to fit the truss and the housing. Custom to DJ's Dana 60

Can this be done for a WJ? What are the spring perch differences? Did you shorten the passenger side? What suspension are you running in front? What type of steering are you running?

Thanks

Can this be done for a WJ? maybe
What are the spring perch differences? close to stock
Did you shorten the passenger side? no
What suspension are you running in front? Poly Performance, see my build in my sig
What type of steering are you running? Chromoly one ton TREs, for now

Thanks

There ya go..