Question For The SAS Crew

[jjc]

So remind me again, because I'm having a hard time remembering why I don't want to look into running a passenger side drop on my rig this time around. Since I'm running an aftermarket hi-pinion front diff I can put it where ever I want and the Atlas order can still be changed to a passenger side drop at this point. If I went passenger side with the front axle and linked the front suspension, it seems like having the Saginaw steering box mounted to the inside of the frame rail would be pretty simple, as far as clearances are concerned.

For my particular case, can anybody think of a benefit of running a driver's side drop versus passenger side for the front axle?????

[dyogim]

The only concern was with using the left specific transfer case. Which determined that we could only use a driver specifc axle housing. Unless, we switched to a pass. side xfer case. Other than that, that's it. So go for it.

[DevinSixtySeven]

Is the engine centered or slightly offset?

[jjc]

Originally Posted by DevinSixtySeven

Is the engine centered or slightly offset?

not really sure??? I think I'm going to stick with the driver's side drop, just want to make sure I explore all possible avenues this time around....!

[DevinSixtySeven]

I think the sheetmetal is offset, I think to the driver's side. Offhand I'm not sure why tho, have to look...dunno if it's the block itself or accessories around the block. I guess I would figure it's centered, just something I remember from past coilover installs. Maybe I can look tonight.

[jjc]

On my rig the exhaust appears to be closer to the frame rail on the driver's side to allow more clearance for the t-case, but the upper oil pan / engine block also offsets to the driver's side a little. So I guess it's a wash, looks like it would work fine either way. One thing that I remembered is that all front axles have the pinion offset to the driver's side, which could make the center section have to be too far to the passenger side to get the driveshaft to align.