will it fit?? sand/dune runner build question

[4bytruckin]

i'm working on a s10 blazer 2 door dune runner and need some input. i chose the 4x4 for the stronger frame but i need to know if the 3 inch lift spindles for a 2wd s10 will bolt in the 4x4 a arms. it's not going to be a 4x4 any more. getting a sbc and 4l80e and no transcase or front diff. and it'sa 89 s10 blazer.

going full convertable with partial cage. moving back to florida and love dune running

[BigF250on44s]

first off you need to sell your truck and buy something worth running in the dunes. Toyota, Ranger, Full Size Chevy/Ford. Something alot better than the damn s-10.

[4bytruckin]

in my opinion ford's suck . toyota's are okay . i've built more than one and fullsize just isn't me. i like the s10 frame and ability to use fullsize coponents with ease of modification. i've done 2 sas on s10's and 3 v8 swaps. even built a awd berreta with a 383 stroker built on a s10 frame. so the reason i chose another s10 is the fact i can build it to run trails dunes and mud and unlike a modified dorf it will start every moring when i take it to work. so as a die hard chevy guy and a master fabricator my chose is mine and mine alone. so you can take your ford and probe yourself with it. just my two cents for ppl who think a rig can't perform just because it isn't as popular as some would hope.

[BigF250on44s]

well since I don't drive a ford I don't know how I'll probe myself.

The reason I said get rid of the s-10 is because no one builds anything for them to use for dune applications.

Toyotas are great dune trucks. Along w/ Ford Rangers and Full Size Chevy's and Fords.

If you are really die hard on the s-10 then switch it over to I-Beams and use some custom beams OR prepare to spend some big big big money on some custom a-arms.

So you need to calm the fuck down and realize that what you have is not practical for dune running. No one gives a fuck what you've built for mud/trails. That has jack diddly shit to do with dune running and desert racing.

[arizona-v10]

Build it, take pictures, and postem up. I'm sick of seeing the same old ford ranger I-Beam , no camber control having crap. Build a quality double A-arm S-10 it'll cost you more moeny to build, but if you're game, go for it. Did I mention take pictures. good luck

[4bytruckin]

so the name bigf250on44s is a put on. maybe a web wheeler? anyway s10's are now being raced in the baja 1000 and winning in different classes in almost stock trim. ford has been decent for it but show me a ttb truck that wears right and doesn't bang the hell out of it's fenders. or even steers right under full compresion or extention of it's suspention cycle. by the way i've built race cars and trucks that were ford. thats why i build chevy's for my self.they tend to run when you need them to. And a custom a-arm setup is in the works but i just needed a simple answer to a simple question. for now can i run a 2wd lift spindle on a castrated 4wd s10. bought it with no differental or transfercase or drivetrain. so therefore the question i asked: will it fit? don't flame cause your rubber doesn't fit your rims.

[f250crawler]

why not just build it right, do you really think 2wd cast lift spindles are gonna last long jumping? just build your own lift spindles or stick with the stock ones

[4bytruckin]

because my custom setup is 4 months out and before i dish out more money than i have to right now i would like a temp solution till i can recieve my order. i'm just trying to get a simple answer here. will it fit ?

[BigF250on44s]

Originally Posted by 4bytruckin

so the name bigf250on44s is a put on. maybe a web wheeler?

Yep thats it. A Damn web wheeler. Fuck I've been had.

anyway s10's are now being raced in the baja 1000 and winning in different classes in almost stock trim.

Really? Show me where. Expecially one in almost stock trim winning any class. In stock trim it doesn't have enough travel front/rear to hop parking curbs.

ford has been decent for it but show me a ttb truck that wears right and doesn't bang the hell out of it's fenders. or even steers right under full compresion or extention of it's suspention cycle.

I know alot of ford trucks that don't bang fenders. Not many trucks can steer correctly under full bump or droop, so you fucked yourself over with that one.

by the way i've built race cars and trucks that were ford. thats why i build chevy's for my self.they tend to run when you need them to.

Whoopty fucking do. I've built lots of things. I'm in no way sticking up for ford but I'm not going to downgrade a great American automobile company.

And a custom a-arm setup is in the works but i just needed a simple answer to a simple question. for now can i run a 2wd lift spindle on a castrated 4wd s10. bought it with no differental or transfercase or drivetrain. so therefore the question i asked: will it fit? don't flame cause your rubber doesn't fit your rims.

The answer is no. You can search and find out though. Lots of people have asked. But since you are lazy and don't want to search, even though it isn't Tuesday, I'll give you your answer.

[4bytruckin]

thank you . was it that hard to answer the question. and no i can't search no red star genius. and last time i checked a f250 was a ford . last fullsize i had was a 2005 f250 and it sucked balls. and it is still sunday for another hour n ot tuesday. if your on the rag don't flame just cause you don't like a persons choice in rig. as is the american way i have freedom of choice. and if you choose to be a retard and blast ppl just cause they decide to do something you wouldn't i sugest you learn some manners youngen'

[BigF250on44s]

youngin? you need to fuck off somewhere boy. I don't have a ford anymore. I had a '79 F-250 that was built to the hilt and sold it because it wasn't what I wanted in a truck.

Wow Mr picky spelling/grammar type bs. Days are short along with sleep when you work 12+ hours a day. I meant isn't, since thats when most noobs ask the questions.

Anyway, I'm done with this shit. When you break the POS S-10 you will realize that you should have done what I suggested.

[Jeffh555]

i stopped reading about half way through... did you two ever decide who's penis is bigger?

[4bytruckin]

i'm shouldn't have lost my temper but i have zero tolerence for those that act like fools when ppl decide to build a rig that isn't that popular . i've seen to many newbs decide to give up just because of the hazeing that some ppl think is right . maybe that person will learn or just maybe building something different will expand the sport and the aftermarket support for rigs that aren't popular. just think of that the next time you flame without thinking. my reaction to the outright attack at my question was not right and should not have been perpetuated . my appologies to those who may have been offended at what i or anyone has said in this thread.

[piratebuggy]

No apologies needed dude-go build what you want. Remember to wear your flame suit on Pirate.
Of course the manufacturer of the lift spindles could be a source for your answer-I tried the search function for S-10 ball joints and came up with nothing useful. Another tactic would be to have a parts store look up parts numbers for the 4wd and 2wd ball joints and see if they match. Or have them pull the parts and measure the important areas. The tie rod ends are also a consideration here. There are other ways of doing for yourself than asking argumentative pompous jackasses here.
From what I've heard the wide track S-10 is a capable off roader. I've seen modified Caprice cop a-arms modified for use with the S-10's 2 whl drive with Mopar screw-in ball joints . Hope any of this helps.

[4bytruckin]

thanks for the help. decided to ditch the blazer body and fabricate a custom buggy . rear engine 2wd. not alot of clearence but lightwieght and 50/50 wieght placement. next question (flamesuit on) what transaxle or transmission/ rear end setup would/could work. any wild theorys or any off the wall combos welcome. still s10 frame

[f250crawler]

be alot safer and easier to just use tube or square tube for a frame instead of boxing the whole frame.

just throw in a turbo vw motor, pimp my ride did it why cant you??

seriously though go check out an ls1 setup in a sandrail if you want something that would work

[fabtoys]

GO with a v drive set up like robby gordons truck get an off 9" and leave you 4l80 in there or go to mendeolo transmission big bucks

I built a badass 4runner for the dunes no roof bobbed full caged 4 beard seat 5pt harnesses 350 tbi 700r4 208 toyota 8" rear 529 spool anf 7.5 front with lock right .15x12 w/35x16 boggers bald .it was 72" tall 80 " wide and 12 ft long . if you have gone to pismo you probable seen it I used to pull out everyone even the tow service out there and would make them sign the rear 1/4 with a sharpee also this beast would pull 60 degrees on the dunes and do circle around the hummer tour guys. 3 years never broke a thing 4wd is a blast out there sorry no pics will try to find some