My Hobby: Solid Axle Swapped Dodge Durango

[@kalaniyoso990]

Bro first off I wanted to to say Aloha from Hawaii!!!!! It's me Jeremy from Arizona I moved back to Hawaii after some life changing things. But I brought my SaS Dakota with me. At the Moment it's in pieces doing a stroker 416 and a 5sp swap. Not as intense as your build but enough for Hawaii. Good to know you still have the beast and it's amazing!!!! If one day you and the wife visit Hawaii give me shout.... Aloha 🤙

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Aloha brother! Sounds like the Dakota is going to be a hole other monster soon! Next time we make it out to the Hawaii I will def reach out!

[@VistaViews]

This solid axle swap is PART of the project i have planned for my 99 Durango. The other part is I have a 5.9L 12v Cummins in a dually that I want to cram into the Durango as well. I have a feeling I am in for a VERY expensive project.

[@vee950]

May no be that expensive 5.9 are way cheaper than 4bts there's 1 video on KZbin i found a cummings swapped durango its nice

[@joshlionbjj]

When you know how to speak so in laws and wife and buddies feel good and the wheeler's hear the behind the lines speech.. Great video man. Family friendly

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Hahaha thanks, it’s been fun!

[@alexmyers9262]

You should do more durango content please.

[@ExploringStillConnected]

For sure, I have a few videos in the works on the Durango.

[@itzmrfizz]

Dude how do you not have more subscribers. Your video quality is on point dude. Nice work!!

[@bruceallen6016]

Hah! Scrolling through videos about 4x4 Durangos when this popped up. Thumb up for all the work done. Well done.

[@adamsebert9252]

Really cool build. I’m definitely going to be following. I just finished my version one of my 99 Durango.

[@SLuRDen]

Next step on my Dakota is a solid axle swap and slap a manual transmission in. Sick build man

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Thank you! You’re gonna love the solid axle swap!

[@RyanJosephLong]

I just bought a 1998 red Durango and I want to do exactly this with it!

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Good luck! It is a great platform to build off of!

[@CentralPALocos]

Woah, this is crazy! I hope to see more of it in the future!

[@alexisturntup03]

Lucky,they gifted you a 5.9 RT!

[@marioarchuleta8723]

Have u ever owned that engine ? Most under powered v8 ever made gas guzzling beast ... No mpg

[@alexisturntup03]

@@marioarchuleta8723 I tow and have the 4.7 and the 4.7 is great,and my family enjoyed our 2000 slt plus 5.9.It is a gas hog,Lots of power when pulling,but speed wise or launch wise not alot

[@zekken6377]

Dude got the rarest 1st gen dodge Durango known to man, I just got my Durango last year 2wd for daily and light trailing I gotta get it lifted and some bigger tires and rims 😅like $1500 to get it all hopefully

[@joshslackslack8115]

Just came across your videos hope to see more

[@danielcarlisle8183]

I'm pretty sure you live around the corner from my brother in law. Love your Durango

[@Excaniber]

Looks bad ass, and hey fellow Coloradan!

[@Motophileo]

Soooo glad you made a video. Been following you on insta!

[@davidscroggins5853]

I have been thinking about doing the same thing I found me a 2000 Dodge Dakota with a 5.9 got a good deal on it and I have been thinking about doing a solid axle swap myself

[@MazzifLOL]

Watches this video...looks at own 2001 Durango R/T...dreams a little bit.

[@outskirtscustoms]

Sweet Durango! Gives me inspiration for mine.

[@luisvilla63]

Hello there Can you where the list of parts and where to buy them Thanks

[@ScantPear]

NICE ONE THAT IS MY DREAM CAR AND SEEING YOU CLIMBING A MOUNTAIN IN IT IS SO AMAZING KEEP IT UP

[@martintaylor984]

Can you do more videos of you truck!!!!

[@martialfitness79]

Could you maybe post a full updated parts list for your current rig build please?! 🙏

[@westwardbound8817]

Awesome build, you made something special!

[@vee950]

Durango is a monster 👹

[@360VRStudios]

awesome video, great journey, that is the best part of life

[@98dodge360v8]

I recently bought a 01 ram 2500 for cheap. Thinking of resurrecting my durango with the axels from the ram.

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Oh that would be sweet, I know the power wagons from the same year could use the factory links and brackets to do a SAS swap. The only thing needed to mod was coil buckets.

[@user-zl5gi8sv7u]

The lesson is: Have people that will give you free shit

[@bongzonthebeat]

Loooooove this thing! We are building our 99 durango 5.2 and gonna solid axle it on dodge 2500 axles, have always tried to find info on this and love this video!

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Thanks, shoot me a dm on Instagram of you ever have any questions!

[@Dino30ish]

99 Dakota on 99 Ram 2500 Axles .. (almost done ..) facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=MurrayFabrication&set=a.422411564570660

[@williammarchand7234]

Man!! Could you share more on the design and build of rear bumper/tire carrier?? That is exactly what I need! Great work!

[@alcasahonda]

Would love to see the video on the fabrication on there front and back numbers they look awesome 👍!

[@martintaylor984]

I love this truck this is basically everything g I want to do with mine, I’m Going to do a sas with leaves and a 4 link in the rear to start with. And like you, just let it evolve from there. I have a d60 amd a 14 bolt that is going in it with the 4 link rear and sas front.

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Sounds like a solid build!

[@vanessamariposalove]

This demonstrates your video skills, they are awesome! Nice vehicle too, be safe

[@singletrackftw]

Abs sick rig & great story

[@darkmatter8649]

Love it man that Durango is a UNIT. Well done, please do a video on your buddies SAS Dakota, I have an 04 and would love to see it!

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Thanks! And unfortunately I probably wont be able to make a video of that Dakota as my buddy moved to Oregon a few years back.

[@tallbikefreak]

I have an 03. I already have a set of 1tons off an 05 ford with the e-locker. I also have a super lift leaf spring set up for a k5 blazer. I think I want 40's. What I'm wondering is how did you do your steering? I wouldn't think the stock steering could handle it but maybe I'm wrong? I have a 3/4 ton dodge I can steal the box off of but I wonder how you accomplished it

[@ExploringStillConnected]

I used a 78 bronco steering box (exterior frame mounted with extended drop pitman), I sleeved the frame where I mounted it and then Went with hydro assist to help turn those tires. 37” and up hydro assist is almost a must.

[@rickkephartactual7706]

Awesome build!

[@jeblittle7999]

Followed you on ig for some time. Ive been drawing inspiration for my durango build

[@jeblittle7999]

The big difference is mine is a 4.7 that i currently plan to manual swap as i havent found a solution to making the 45rfe happy with the sterling 10.5

[@dabdand87]

That thing is perfect my guy . I am love it I've been wanting to do this to my 99 since I got it In 2010 but never been able to but finally I'm going to be picking up some dana 60s here soon. Thank for some more inspiration on getting my build going hope I run into you at some Event in the feature . You should look at miobi in Iowa you would have some little fun there it not like moab but fun spot in the woods in small town iowa .

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Thanks! I try to get out to new places all the time so I will definitely add Miobi to the list of trails to check out. Good luck with the build!!!

[@marquisewilliams8070]

By chance do you remember the brand of the front tow witch ?

[@damonpatterson6437]

Sweet ride man! I just blew out my front diff/shaft and rear axle seal in my 00 Rango. Great day wheeling though! Would 03 Ram 2500 axles fit well they are dana 60s front and rear, could I take all steering components from it too? Any other recommendations as far as shafts or anything else?

[@buckingtrails1933]

www.fourwheeler.com/features/1509-sased-and-exoed-hemi-durango/ these guys did what your talking about and Im sure they do fit

[@adriannabaker2079]

Awsome i got a 98 and 00 and i wanna do a sas on mine looks great love the video

[@KotaKopp]

you put waaayyy too much effort into this video to only have 69 subscribers, promote yourself my guy! you have the editing talent obviously

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Thanks! Lots still to do and learn!

[@tahoverlanding]

I like this build

[@tonyincs]

Very inspiring!

[@chrisgarcia767]

Great video man! I remember watching this awhile back and jst came across it again so I had to watch. Love the fact that you started a with few simple tools to building and doin all your own fab work on Ruby, she's a beast bro! I noticed you hadn't talked about doing anything motor wise with her, has she jst been that strong of a motor with no problems? I have a lifted, regeared, 2000 5.9l and I had a cracked head 3yrs ago (replaced myself), and now in the middle of rebuilding from bare block. I hot tanked it, did Electrolysis to it about 3 times to pull all the rust out (built my own electrolysis/hot tank) yada yada yada. Iv owned mine for almost 15yrs and its probly just me with my luck but I'm under the hood more then anything with it. Have you had any problems or made any upgrades with yours?

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Thanks a ton,, it's definitely been a great journey. The motor is stock, had to fix the head gasket leak around 100k but besides that no issues. For rock crawling the 5.9 has been great! The 46re had to be rebuilt and tends to overheat even with a cooler, definitely plan upgrades there.

[@ZjOverlander]

How hard was it to swap in the solid axles and also how much was the whole build

[@camerongoodson786]

Hey I was wondering if you can help me out on the dodge Durango solid axle swap? Like what kind of axles do you have under there or something like a parts list if you have it?

[@sethkite3580]

You in colorado? I have an 01 Durango how how much for you to do that to mine haa

[@Tap1106-b6q]

Where did you get the tire carrier

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Made it in the garage our of 1 3/4 DOM and some bushings from ruffstuff. I think poisonspider garage has a similar diy kit. 🤔

[@lindsaiflorence3834]

I like ur dodge durango bro cool I want build my up..

[@bananaguard3319]

Did you have to do anything to the frame?

[@martella13]

Legendary

[@tylerkellogg9133]

What was your front coil springs off of I'm curious I'm doing a hp44 swap in mine

[@ExploringStillConnected]

78-79 Bronco, I believe mine were 5-6" lift.

[@rastafaraipirate]

Important question. Did you fab your front bumper and tie the exo cage in or did you buy the bumper from a manufacturer and then tie the cage in?

[@ExploringStillConnected]

I fabricated the bumper, tied it in to the rock sliders, then tied the cage into that.

[@rastafaraipirate]

@@ExploringStillConnected darn. You should send plans so that I may totally copy you. I would happily pay for said blueprint if possible. I’ve got a Dakota on tons, 3 link front and this design is outstanding.

[@TroydaBoy6160]

@@rastafaraipirate it truly is. I'm in the process of collecting for my 1ton swap on my dak. Hopefully start chopping and swapping next month. I as well would totally pay for some blueprints to this.

[@desantiago5]

@@rastafaraipirate, I would also be down for buying some plans for your bumpers, sliders and exotic cage.

[@cartervader5095]

Hey I’m 16 all I have had is beaters for off road but I have A Dodge Durango right now would you recommend building it or something else

[@ExploringStillConnected]

It's a great platform to start with, v8, boxed frame, 1/2 ton rear Axle. But the front ifs, won't hold up long. If you up for a solid Axle swap I wouldn't hesitate to build it up!

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Check out m.kzbin.info/door/gLp56LjcTETkq0MZywaMOg I think he is going to be selling brackets for a solid Axle swap durango.

[@cartervader5095]

@@ExploringStillConnected thx I think i will be setting it up but I will make my brackets Iv been building off-road trucks my whole life I have my own plans for how I want it set up I was just wondering if it was a good platform i’m going to three link the front end with nitromethane shocks on 2003 Dana 60s and I’m going to put king shocks coil overs in the back with a four link 513 gears in the axles with the lockers

[@gregsmith6060]

Which transmission and motor do you have? I have the 360 and 4 speed standard duty and was wondering about build ideas.

[@ExploringStillConnected]

I'm running the 5.9 magnum and 46RE.

[@85ZERO17]

SWAY BAR ON THE FRONT TOO, OR JUST THE BACK?

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Just the back, the radius arms up front do a good job of controlling roll.

[@BobSmith-nz3wm]

I have a 99 I would love to do a swap with, but I by no means have the skill set to complete it.

[@bohdanbeyea7589]

Im trying to strat axel my 2000 dodge durango but I really don't know what I need id rilly like help putting a part list together

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Sure thing, dm me your email on my instagram and I'll send you a parts list I put together.

[@johncress1859]

@@ExploringStillConnected Can you forward that parts list to me as well? I have been thinking about doing this to my 2002 Durango for a while and I think I'm gonna finally send it.

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Sure shoot me your email.

[@johncress1859]

@@ExploringStillConnected Couldn't find a way to send you a DM on youtube so I sent it to your insta. Also you got a follower! haha

[@bohdanbeyea7589]

[e-mail]

[@ScantPear]

That other guy should have NOT parted out my DREAM car

[@jerrunchaos7623]

What rock sliders did you use?

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Custom sliders, I used .250 wall 2"x6" rectangular tubing with .250 wall 2"x2" square tube to connect to the frame, and lots of gussets.

[@JUANGOLD6]

Lolol 41 & half 😂😂😂 hell yeah bro 😎

[@austinwatt5684]

Would you ever sell this?

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Probably for the right price so I can start another build. The build is over half the fun for me.

[@DennisWHJr]

What gear ratio are your axles?

[@ExploringStillConnected]

4.88, originally geared for 37s.

[@joshuabird2049]

Can. U give. Us a build off sheet

[@Downandup7]

Are you able to answer a question for me?

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Sure whats up?

[@ScantPear]

Should have got the 42 inch

[@vee950]

Yes because I never knew about a 41inch tire

[@justinwnichols03]

2003 RT 209k miles like 👁👄👁

[@lindsaiflorence3834]

Dude I need ur help on my dodge durango my name is Lonnie

[@putindead2406]

And how much eat this Dodge ?😅

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Sorry not sure what you are asking.

[@georgeproctor9098]

Hay just won't to say your Durango is alsome can you please tell me wear did you get your rear tire swing arm can you build me one I will pay in advance it's freakin alsome waiting on your response need more videos on this one

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Thanks! I made the rear tire carrier but unfortunately, I don't have any time right now to build another one. However, check out Poison Spyder Customs, they sell a DIY stinger tire carrier that is similar.

[@georgeproctor9098]

@@ExploringStillConnected is it possible can you take a picture of the rear tire swing arm or if you have the specs of rear swingarm maybe I can get someone to build one for me but I really prefer the one you have because that one is very strong and durable

[@georgeproctor9098]

@@ExploringStillConnected also if you could tell me who built your dodge durango exo roll cage I like that one very much I won't one just like that one my self

[@ExploringStillConnected]

@@georgeproctor9098 shoot me a DM on my Instagram and ill get you a pic. You can find the link on my about page.

[@itzmrfizz]

I know it’s a stretch but I’m needing subs on my channel. I have a 98 Dakota sport. Looking for some subs and someone to ask questions. Haha. But yeah dude great videos and amazing quality. Very professional

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Thanks, it looks like we are both new to this youtube thing!

[@captaintroll6802]

"wife wouldn't let me" BETA MALE

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Hahaha

[@soyeldiego86]

So don't START with a Durango

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Unless you want every project after the Durango to seem easy. 😉

[@hondahouse6225]

talk to your wife about letting u buy stuff with your own money get a new wife