Helga, My 88 B2 Build...

[CopyKat]

That small pattern flange is the same as the one on the t-case. The 7.5" and t-case output share the same pattern. The 8.8 pattern is the larger one. I've heard of a dual pattern flange on the axle side, but have yet to see one in real life. Old User by the name Merlin had one on his 8.8 Explorer axle he put in his B2.

 

[Hahnsb2]

That small pattern flange is the same as the one on the t-case. The 7.5" and t-case output share the same pattern. The 8.8 pattern is the larger one. I've heard of a dual pattern flange on the axle side, but have yet to see one in real life. Old User by the name Merlin had one on his 8.8 Explorer axle he put in his B2.

Correct, BUT somewhere around 90 they converted the 7.5 to the large flange as well (from what I've seen).
The dual pattern flange would be handy, never seen one though.

 

[Loanranger]

I think you're right, it was 90 when they went to the large flange on the 7.5.

IIRC, both flanges have dual patterns (or options) but they aren't the small and big patterns, I think it's the same pattern for both sets of holes.

 

[Hahnsb2]

Well I sealed up my windshield finally, those leaks are annoying, my carpet is soaked. I drove it around some today, tranny definitely needs to come out and the pilot bearing/slave needs to be replaced, after 20 minutes of driving it's nearly impossible to get into gear.

 

[fordxranger]

have you gotten the riddler diff cover yet? id like to see it actually in a truck, i'm tied between getting that cover or a ruff stuff specialties cover for my 8.8.

 

[ronclark]

I was wounding if you are selling any of the bumpers you are making.

Thanks, already have another person who wants one built for their XJ. Here's a slightly better view of the yota bumper.

 

[Hahnsb2]

have you gotten the riddler diff cover yet? id like to see it actually in a truck, i'm tied between getting that cover or a ruff stuff specialties cover for my 8.8.

Its sitting in the garage, I haven't got a chance to put it on yet...

I was wounding if you are selling any of the bumpers you are making.

Not at this time...

 

[Hahnsb2]

Well, the BFGs are sold. Don't need them anymore since ol' helga isn't the DD anymore. I also got the Riddler diff cover installed. I'm off all this week since work is real slow so I think I'll get the 4.56 pig swapped in and maybe she might be trail worthy finally.

 

[Hahnsb2]

Well a couple weeks ago Grunizzle and I swapped my pig so I have 4wd again. And today I modified my t-case shifter finally so it doesn't interfere with the trann shifter when in low range anymore and I also cut and extended the clutch rod 1/4" and the pedal still hits the floor before bottoming out the MC and the clutch works MUCH better.

 

[Hahnsb2]

Wow, been over a year since I've updated this! It's still alive! I think I will however part it out next spring after the snow season, pretty set on building a Dakota with 1 tons..

Here's a shot from a few months ago.

 

[Totalled]

Let me know what you'd like for it whole, I have a friend who wants a wheeler.

 

[WoodyB2]

it will be sad to see that thing leave your possession...is that dannys jeep in the background?

 

[Dangeranger3]

Yours was one of my favorite builds over here. Now I just see you post on PBB.

 

[Hahnsb2]

Let me know what you'd like for it whole, I have a friend who wants a wheeler.

Will do :icon_thumby:

is that dannys jeep in the background?

Yup.

Yours was one of my favorite builds over here. Now I just see you post on PBB.

Thanks. The B2 is great for what it is but I want to go another direction. Though about a Ranger but I've decided that I like the 91-96 Dakotas so much that I'd like to go that route. Factory 4:1 1st gear, lower low range and 4:1 kits available, factory V8. Basically take it and and move the rear axle up 12", bob the bed or build a tube/flatbed for it, exo cage, D60 front with a 3 link, 9"/D60/14bff rear (haven't decided yet) and 37"+ tires. Basically do what the Yota guys do but in a platform that's more original There's two trucks just like mine on craigslist right now for $1450 and $2000, but I'm thinking I'll pick up a 2wd and swap all my go fast parts onto it and build my current truck.

I really don't post on PBB too much :icon_confused:

 

[Hahnsb2]

So I'm picking up a full float 14 bolt tomorrow

 

[Hahnsb2]

14 bolts of corporate beef.

 

[WoodyB2]

Quick dont think and put it in the bronco NOW!!!!!!

 

[fordxranger]

one tons, nice. what are you doing with your old axles?

 

[Hahnsb2]

The 'tons are going into a Dakota... B2 is likely going to be sold whole.

 

[Maverick]

I was all excited for a moment when I opened this page and seen a 14 bolt hanging from a cherry picker, then I looked a little father on and realized it was going in a Dakota














































I know how it is, I like running things not everybody has as well. A BII is unique enough for me though Should be a neat project. You should start a separate SAS thread for your Dakota :icon_thumby: