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Originally Posted by dsraven
is the toyota track width close to what you need? park brake be an easy hook up? drum rear and disc front brakes? are you closing the door on the jag undercarriage swap or just weighing options?
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OK, Toyota axles are off the table. Ratios too high. Found a Ford Ranger truck with a 3.15 diff. I am leaning strongly in this direction. Attached pic shows what will happen with revs if I should mount it. This is with 30" tyres.
This diff will eliminate motivation to change engine and transmission as these RPMs will be quite acceptable. Rear axle has no influence on front axle decisions.
That still leaves the front axle decisions. Disc brakes is not negotiable but power steering, boosted brakes, leaf spring elimination is still up for decision.
I think I'll try out JUST doing the Toyota disc brake thing first. This should be relatively quick/cheap. If it works out well, along with the 3.15 rear axle, I might have found an acceptable compromise.