Other Parts you will need
* Front Axle (80 – 85 Grand Waggoner Drivers side drop w/o vacuum disconnects)
** D44 warn hub kit… most of these axles do not have manual hubs.
* Coilover Shocks
* Front Driveshaft
* Front Sway Bar (somewhat optional)
* Rear Leaf Springs
* Front Drive Shaft Adapter Plate
* Maybe Gears for the axle… this will depend on the gearing you want to end up with.
* Gear Install Kit(s)
* New Bearings & Races, the axle is open replace it expecially if they are OLLLLLLLLLD, and they are more than likely
* New Yokes... switch them out to the Strap U Bolt style, easer to change out and the straps are stronger
* Optional – Spacers for the front axle… it is narrower than the stock axle, so you may want a wider stance.
* Wheels depending on what you end up with in bolt pattern. Older Nissan 6 on 5.5, Fords are normally 5 on 5.5, chevy trucks 6 on 5.5, toyora 6 on 5.5. Keep in mind you will need new wheels or spacers if you are going to try and run the nissan alloys on a D44, there is not enough clearance to for the brakes.
* Tires Obviously
Thoughts – My opinions and ideas
Coilovers
OK first of the Coil Overs… no these are not cheap. Do you have to use the ones form Calmini? No you do not I would recommend looking around online for Ranchos adjustable Coil Overs (RS9000x) this way you can adjust the valving for the vehicle.
If you want the best flex out of the vehicle get the reservoir coilovers, this allows more droop/flex than standard units.
Drive Shaft/Axle
Find a local shop to build one for you. Or even call up Tom Woods
www.4xshaft.com.
It will be cheaper. Also keep in mind it will only take the shop a week or less to build a shaft for you. So finish everything up then get your measurements after it is done.
You will also need an adapter plate for the front of the Transfer case. This will adapt the Nissan bolt pattern to a sandard spicer pattern.
All SAS systems will need this.
www.Grassroots4x4.com or
www.4xshaft.com.
Oh and dont forget the D44 Hubs… all of these axles come with slugs in the front so they are always engaged. Replace em with the hubs but hold onto the slugs… why? Well if you break a hub on a trail you can put the slug back in and it will be engaged again so you can have fun the rest of the day.
Rear Leaf Springs
Now of course you are raising the front more so you have to get the rear to match.
Get a set of springs made to match YOUR vehicle. Call up Alcan Spings in Grand Junction. They will ask you a TON of questions about your vehicle and what is normally in the back then build the set to those specs. I think you will be much happieer in the long run.