so in the last four months ive had my truck in the shop three times for drivetrain problems and i have to take it back tomorrow cause after a oil change today the 4x4 wont engage and this is the second time itll be directly cause or the 4x4 system. and im really starting to get sick of it. so i was wondering if thes any rock solid 4x4 system out there or a custom built one that is stonger than the factory 4x4. also i dont use it a crazy amout of time but when i do use it, it gets USED. i just want a system that wont break everytime i sneeze.

Thanks

 

Exactly what breaks?

 

Have a leveling kit?

 

yeah its called a Solid axle swap with manual hubs... Then you dont have to worry about the hubs locking or not. You eliminate the fear of snapping a weak CV axle and you open more possiblities for lift size and tire size down the road if you choose.

The SAS was the best thing i could have ever done to my truck, wish id done it when i first bought it.

 

x2.

Until you start going with solid axels, atlas transfer cases, and custom build suspensions, there's really nothing you can do.

 

well how much would of thoes cost?

 

My first build cost in the 5k range. The rebuild is already around 6k and still got more to do, including a motor swap new transmission and transfer case. This build will easily hit the 9k mark

 

My build was just shy of 5k for suspension, I have damn near 16k into the truck as it sits now without the buy in cost.

 

Cost will depend mainly on how much of the project you do yourself and if you're good at finding deals.

My explorer has probably come in around 2-3k total and every single thing was done by me. However I didn't need to go to 1 ton axles which are much more expensive than 1/2 ton stuff. If I had gone with a d60/14 bolt or something like that i'd be around 5-7 depending on how I built the axles.

I'm already planning on rebuilding my explorer. Hasn't even been on the trail yet LOL. I have it in my head to compete someday though.

 

haha the first setup i paid someone to assist me in building and its cost less than the rebuild. I think that shows why im rebuilding it myself this time. Its not even finished yet and im thinking of different ideas... thats why i stay off this site

 

I'm gonna have $1 in front and rear axle, $1 in the powertrain, $1 in suspension, and $1 in Harley interior, $1 in odds and ends, and the truck is worth $1

Then it's either $1 for the michelins or $1 for the 63" ags

that pretty much sums up this build