my long overdue build thread...the autox truck

[Motorhead]

well im sitting here waiting for the cable guy so ive been doing some research.

shavedmax initially gave me the rodeo axle idea, but i though there were no diff options...till i found out they have dana44 diffs! which is awesome btw.

so theres plenty of gear ratio options

and it comes in many troopers and rodeos

http://www.infamousnissan.com/forum/...e+width&page=2
here is the thread for reference

here is some more info to help find the exact rear.
http://www.zu4x.com/modules.php?name...howpage&pid=21

this attests to the d44's strength. survives a 11 second 3200 pound vehicle.
http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/dana...ey-160835.html
and i do remember running my bronco in fwd for about a week while i waited for a driveshaft and spinning the crap out of the front 33s with no harm..

this is the lsd diff options available (isuzus are 30 spline)
http://www.jawsgear.com/Positraction...D44-30_Spline/

and the 93-97 isuzu 44s can run any ring and pinion. scoreeeee
1st generation 2nd generation
model year(s) 93-97 Rodeo
(with the 3.2L Isuzu engine) 98+ Rodeo, Amigo, Rodeo Sport
width 59.75 wms to wms
63” wms to wms

configuration leaf coil
axle tube diameter
axle tube thickness
axle shaft diameter
spline count 30-spline 30-spline
ring gear standard THICK D44 ring gear
pinion standard D44 pinion Larger diameter pinion shaft requiring a different ID on the pinion bearing... or a different bearing.
brakes
6cyl - disc
4cyl - drum

4x4 - disc
4x2 - drum

ABS Single ABS sensor on pumpkin or two in the tubes.
ABS tone ring on carrier

factory gear ratios 4.10 - 15" standard wheels
4.30 - 16" optional wheels
4.56 - 4cyl
4x2 : 3.73 (98-99), 4.10, 4.30, 4.56, 4.78
4x4 : 4.10 (98-03), 4.30

aftermarket gear ratios any commonly available D44 ratio
factory differentials THICK ring gear on a LOW (3.73-) carrier
G80 option code - LSD
98 (possibly 99) LSD was optional. 00+ all had mandatory LSD. G80 option code does not apply to 2nd gen.
aftermarket differentials LockRight 2410 - open carrier No-Slip - Tracloc carrier
notes A few have reported needing to use one of the OEM pinion bearings to set up the pinion due to the ID of the housing

i think im gonna take a look at this thing today
http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/2735444714.html

and im looking at about 600 bones to fit 3.73 gears, an auburn lsd, and the install kit.
What's In My Cart?

Remove Product(s) Qty. Total

AG 5420110
$276.76

MG D44-373
$174.00

MK D44
$128.66

Sub-Total: $579.42

[Motorhead]

Originally Posted by SkinnyG

Why run it as stand-alone? MegaSquirt does not have an MIL, so the light will never light.

I'm running MSIIv3.0 on a 4AGE, with Honda injectors, Ford EDIS-4 ignition, GSXR ITB's and a GM TPS. It's not hard to work with at all.

its all about passing the obd2 scanner check to get the inspection sticker in nys. we'll see. i would like to run a full standalone diypnp kit but it depends on whether or not i can get inspection stickers easily, which i think i can. or i have to register my truck as a 95 or older...which would take a bit of work...

[mrbadlt1]

Originally Posted by Motorhead

yes the frontier tg bolts right up

hell yea. Thanks man.

[Slo Krt]

AWESOME INFO!!!!

Good to know there are some other options, by some i mean a whole F*&k load....

nice research! gonna save a bunch of guys some time.

[Motorhead]

yup i try.

so i finished the frontend for now

and i think i might go for these in the future

http://fnwheels.com/?page_id=97
in black or gunmetal

[toslow]

I like the look,love the dimpled bumper for the intercooler. So are you still auto x ing the truck. What have you done to get it to handle better?

[nis720]

I like your thinking on the rear end. Look forward to see some updates on that.

[Slo Krt]

Originally Posted by Motorhead

yup i try.


and i think i might go for these in the future

http://fnwheels.com/?page_id=97
in black or gunmetal

+++++1 for these. These are on my future purchase list.

[MikeSki]

Originally Posted by Motorhead

i think i might go for these in the future

http://fnwheels.com/?page_id=97
in black or gunmetal

sweet

[Motorhead]

Originally Posted by nis720

I like your thinking on the rear end. Look forward to see some updates on that.

yeah, me too, its just so bitter cold out and im still doing work outside!

in the meantime, i'll do some xmas shoppin for myself

so im pretty sure i want to run drop spindles and beebani upper control arms. the drop spindles will put the rollcenter closer to stock and probably lessen bumpsteer, and the beebani control arms will let me dial in caster/camber. i just dont know which to get first hmmmmmmm

for the turbo, i still gotta get a manual boost control and an adjustable fuel pressure regulator, and some other odds and ends

and if its a nice day out one of these days im gonna take the steering box out of my daily
and put it in the HB. when i drive the pathy the steering is pretty quick, its gotta be a quicker ratio.