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[itsme1738]

what axle do u need 4 a solid axle swap ?
lookin at 3 in suspension lift can only go
3 in:( want 4 or 5 inso....what do i need to do?
anyone?................
jeff

[Alex Topousis]

85ish jeep wagoneer axle. Drivers side drop non vacuum disconnect. at least thats what you are supposed to use on xterras

[Allen Cox]

"Supposed" to use. A variety can be used, if you wanted to swap the rear as well. If you wanted to use the Calmini kit, then I'd go with the mid-80's Waggy axle then.

[ChefTyler]

Just a question...why do you want to go so big? Your diffs will still be at the same height as before (in fact your front one will be lower) staying with stock tires. You get .5" of clearance per 1" increased tire height, so going from a 31 to a 33 you get one inch of clearance for you diffs. If it's a looks thing I'd go with a PML and a 3" BL. That'll give you 4.5" of lift for fairly cheap as compared to an SAS ($4k-$???).
Personally, I'd wheel the crap outa that thing stock and then move on up if you want to. But, like they say: opinion's are like assholes everyone's got one and they all stink :D

My axle is a high pinion Dana 44 from a mid 70's Ford pickup going onto a custom setup FWIW.

[Xface]

I agree with cheftyler, do a PML first and learn all you can about how to wheel and what you like to wheel on. if you still want more move on up. I spent to mich money on my IFS already but I learned soooo much info that IMHO it was totaly worth it. I am doing a SAS but it is because I have reached the limit of what the IFS can do. and I have found the type of wheeling i like to do. Rocks, and tight trail work. IFS is not the best setup for rocks. it can be done. but I would rather have alittle more movement in the front.

[NissanNut]

Since you have a 88 Pathy. SUA is a great affordable solution. Only a few inches higher than a 3" UCA lift. But WAY better ride and wheel travel.

before 3+3
http://nissannut.com/projects/SAS_WD21/thumbs/NN_Luis_pathy.JPG

SUA +3BL

http://nissannut.com/projects/SAS_WD21/done.JPG

More details and full price list (XLS) here:

http://nissannut.com/projects/SAS_WD21

[itsme1738]

pml....uca...i dont know what these are...
people tell me the solid axel swap is the best all around
i priced out a calmini 3 in susp. lift at 750,00 allreadyhave 3 in bl
was just wanderin if i could do the swap for the same $...
what is the best? i like rocks...tight trails....
just seaking info:o

[Packman5280]

swap is around 2-4k, or more, depending how much you can do yourself and how cheap you can find parts.

pml is poor man's lift, uca is upper control arm.

[itsme1738]

thanks for the info guys!!!
4k??? way too much $$$$
ill go with uca...i can do that
for 750.00 calmini..could of got it
today for 670.00 but chickened out
MY WIFE high counyry had a open
house kind of deal today sucks bein broke