big meat vx...

[nfpgasmask]

Danke...

Bart

Solid

Axle

Swap

[pbkid]

ok, well that helps out. im just finding that the only limitation for the VX is its height and getting caught up on stuff..so i was thinking with lifting it more it would be pretty unstoppable, not to mention badass looking =). i dunno maybe its not workable for a few more years but i still have visions of one with a 6 inch lift, 36' tires, and exo cage...

[ZEUS]

Actually, the best rig to look for solid axles to donate to the VX is the Jeep Cherokees and Wagoneers. The widetrack, passenger side drop Dana 44 front axle is what works. The good news is these rigs have the same lug pattern as the VX so in all reality all you need to swap is the front axle and rear ring and pinion. 5.38's are the gears to look for swapping in since you can get them for D44's and for a limited time you can get them for our rear axle. 5.38's would work well with 35" tires as well. Independent 4x offers an SAS kit that includes all sorts of goodies to get the job done but expect to acquire more than what they offer. Another benefit of the SAS is the strength and practicality of the selectable hubs on Dana 44's and aftermarket parts up the yin yang!

[Triathlete]

Another thing to consider is that IFS doesn't allow for much flex (thats why so many pics with a wheel in the air). With a properly designed SAS you can get incredible flex. 4 tires on the ground get better traction than 3 or 2!

[pbkid]

dana 44's come off of old toyota's correct? i believe my 87 pickup had 44's on it...so if i could get ahold of an old toyota with a blown motor for cheap then i could steal most the parts needed?

[Triathlete]

Nope Toys have Toy axles. They will work also and have a big aftermarket. But I believe they have a different bilt pattern.

[ZEUS]

The toy axles have the same 6-lug pattern as Isuzus, older GM 1/2 tons, Jeep FSJ's, and Nissan trucks. Some of the Toy axles had Birfield joints which is a weak link so avoid those as well as closed knuckle D44's from GM's.

[pbkid]

yea i was gonna say toyota has the same bolt pattern as us, i know because im running a set of 99 tacoma rims right now =)
so if i could pick up an axle from a toyota and maybe the gearbox and a few other parts...i would pretty much just need the suspension and control pieces?