Yep, perches were set. I had to make new shock mounts and had to swap out the u joint. Yours pay work, Ford used two different joints on this axle. So I had to get a two sized u joint for the shaft to the yoke. For brake lines, I went with Rough Country's longest ones(from a wrangler). Hope this helps ya.

 

Id def be interested in the front and rear...

 

So your saying the stock 9" perches don't have to be relocated?That would be awesome !and with Ford 44 in front you keep the same bolt pattern.Sweet

 

Correct, the stock 9" perches don't need to be relocated. And yes, the ford 44 front is the same bolt pattern. I love my 44/9" axle combo. Wheeled it really hard and haven't had any problems with the axles. I definitley recommend this swap if you want to kick it up a notch for wheeling.

 

these aren't for sale lol. They are staying under the Jeep.

 

What about the front coil bucket on the 44?Somebody told me you dont really have to move them but the coils will be at a slight angle.I guess you used the radius arms too?Sorry for all the ? just seems like nobody does it and it seems like a damn good set up to me!

 

I made my own coil buckets. My springs are at a slight angle. Nothing to worry about. I cut the old radius arms and welded tubing on them with heim joints on the ends. The questions are fine man, if you have any more, just let me know. And it's a great set up!

 

That's one massive rig you got there.I would love to have places like those to crawl.We just don't have rocks down here,I guess that is why we don't see rigs like yours,Outstanding buddy very impressed with the home brew.

 

Thanks man!

 

Took the new GF for a trail ride for her first time. Before we loaded it on the trailer when we were finished, she asked when the next time would be. She is definitely hooked!

I almost rolled it when on the bank. I had her get out before I tried the line tho because I didn't want to scare her.

 

Just to show how close it was...

 

very very very nice build dude!

 

Your lucky. My ol' lady said she wasn't going with me ever again on my last trail ride.

 

Thanks guys! Yes, I am lucky lol. She absolutely loves it!

 

then she is a keeper