Front solid axle swap?

BrianPK · 05-28-2007, 03:47 AM

has anyone done this? i went wheelin today with some jeepers... one who i trust said i'd benefit from a "44"?

i'm still new at this, but i'd like to beable to hit some class 5 trails without killing myself...

other suggestions?

Banshee · 05-28-2007, 08:13 AM

Where do you live. And yes a Solid axle does have it's benefits, more travel than IFS. If you do end up doing it don't go with a Dana 44 go with a Dana 60. It will also be pretty expensive.

Check out this guy. 2001 Tacoma w/ SAS

BrianPK · 05-28-2007, 11:55 AM

I live in central california. the trail i want to tackle is the rubicon trail. i've never been on something so rough...

that site is perfect... mine's an 01

MarkC · 05-28-2007, 12:57 PM

check out http://www.tacomaterritory.com those guys have all the answers

350TacoZilla · 09-23-2007, 07:51 PM

I have done 2 sas swaps and they arent as scary as people make them sound or as exspensive... i also still have a stock 80's jeep dana 44 with the drivers side drop like what you would need and the ifs steering box you would need... they flex alot more than our stock ifs and such but one thing is the main factor...do you need it?...if you rock crawl or something maybe...but just for little trails you wouldnt even see the full potential this swap offers... might i suggest remove your sway bar links for offroading (like the jeepers do I'm sure) this will free up some side to side flex of the stock suspension... i can tell you my daily driver wont be getting a sas swap anytime soon.

thenrie · 09-24-2007, 09:54 AM

If you are going to put that much money into it, why not look around for an 85 or earlier that already has the solid axle? You can pick those up pretty cheap, the axles are sufficiently strong to handle the weight of the Taco for all but the toughest trails, and you can beat up the body and not worry. That way you keep your 01 Taco for everyday use and don't lose resale value (which is still pretty good).

Toy4Life · 09-25-2007, 02:36 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't there a video of the new FJ Cruiser tackling the Rubicon Trail, bone stock, which has ifs?

350TacoZilla · 09-25-2007, 08:37 PM

you know if the fj's were a actual 2 door or even a truck-ute like those ridglines and subaru baja's i would have one.........(yeah I know there was an fj truck concept but it was a convertible and still had clam doors)

05-28-2007, 03:47 AM	#1
BrianPK Offroad Enthusiast Joined: Mar 2007, #1083 Location: Modesto, California Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 120 01 TRD 4WD V6 SR5 2001 Xtra Cab Manual 5vz-fe 3.4L V6 CB Radio, 3'' fabtec spacer lift and 3'' body lift flowmaster dual exhaust, deckplate mod, silencer mod, Work in progress pioneer 7900bt stereo with 5X8 infinity speakers all around, and eclipse ex400 amp	Front solid axle swap? has anyone done this? i went wheelin today with some jeepers... one who i trust said i'd benefit from a "44"? i'm still new at this, but i'd like to beable to hit some class 5 trails without killing myself... other suggestions? __________________ "Was it making that noise before?" "No, that's a new noise..." 01 Tacoma SR5 TRD 4WD V6 5SPD

05-28-2007, 08:13 AM	#2
Banshee The one you are not! Joined: Sep 2006, #7 Location: Seattle'ish, WA Age: 31 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,028 2003 White Xtracab TRD Auto 2003 Xtra Cab Automatic 5VZ-FE Scangauge II Bilstein 5100's OME 880's Deckplate Mod.	Where do you live. And yes a Solid axle does have it's benefits, more travel than IFS. If you do end up doing it don't go with a Dana 44 go with a Dana 60. It will also be pretty expensive. Check out this guy. 2001 Tacoma w/ SAS __________________ The 2 Rigs. 2008 FJC with Minor mods, ARB Bullbar with Warn M8000, cobra 75 WXST, Firestik 4', Bandi mount, ARB CKMA12, custom made rear cargo box. 2003 Tacoma. Xtracab, Auto, TRD, Bilstein 5100's, OME 880's Scangauge II, Deckplate mod. http://www.treadlightly.org/

05-28-2007, 11:55 AM	#3
BrianPK Offroad Enthusiast Joined: Mar 2007, #1083 Location: Modesto, California Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 120 01 TRD 4WD V6 SR5 2001 Xtra Cab Manual 5vz-fe 3.4L V6 CB Radio, 3'' fabtec spacer lift and 3'' body lift flowmaster dual exhaust, deckplate mod, silencer mod, Work in progress pioneer 7900bt stereo with 5X8 infinity speakers all around, and eclipse ex400 amp	I live in central california. the trail i want to tackle is the rubicon trail. i've never been on something so rough... that site is perfect... mine's an 01 __________________ "Was it making that noise before?" "No, that's a new noise..." 01 Tacoma SR5 TRD 4WD V6 5SPD

05-28-2007, 12:57 PM	#4
MarkC Carolina Alliance: Warheads On Foreheads Division Joined: Dec 2006, #511 Location: Kunsan AB, South Korea Age: 23 Posts: 201 99 4x4 SR5 1999 Access Cab Automatic 2.7L 2 inch spacer in the front, and homemade add a leaf in the rear, billet grille, bull bar	check out http://www.tacomaterritory.com those guys have all the answers __________________ Getcha' Pull

09-23-2007, 07:51 PM	#5
350TacoZilla Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2767 Location: Clear Spring MD Posts: 825	I have done 2 sas swaps and they arent as scary as people make them sound or as exspensive... i also still have a stock 80's jeep dana 44 with the drivers side drop like what you would need and the ifs steering box you would need... they flex alot more than our stock ifs and such but one thing is the main factor...do you need it?...if you rock crawl or something maybe...but just for little trails you wouldnt even see the full potential this swap offers... might i suggest remove your sway bar links for offroading (like the jeepers do I'm sure) this will free up some side to side flex of the stock suspension... i can tell you my daily driver wont be getting a sas swap anytime soon. __________________ Yeah so I hacked up a toyota and put a chevy frame under it, does that make me a bad person? Yeah i guess your right......only one thing left to do......BANG!

09-24-2007, 09:54 AM	#6
thenrie Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2582 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 124 2000 Tacoma, SR5, TRD, 2.7L (LEV), 4wd, 5sp man, 120K miles, 4.30 gears, 31X10.50X15 tires. 2000 Access Cab Manual 2.7L LEV Magnaflow exhaust, AFE Stage 2 cold-air intake system.	If you are going to put that much money into it, why not look around for an 85 or earlier that already has the solid axle? You can pick those up pretty cheap, the axles are sufficiently strong to handle the weight of the Taco for all but the toughest trails, and you can beat up the body and not worry. That way you keep your 01 Taco for everyday use and don't lose resale value (which is still pretty good). __________________ Tony Pittsburgh

09-25-2007, 02:36 PM	#7
Toy4Life Nipple Biter Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 3,576 Radiant Red 02 TRD Offroad 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Toytec 3" Lift(TAC3-PC-1000), 1" diff. drop, Tacoma World sticker, gray wire mod, 15x8 black steel wheels, 33/10.5/15 BFG AT KO's, K&N High Flow air filter, trash can tonneau cover	Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't there a video of the new FJ Cruiser tackling the Rubicon Trail, bone stock, which has ifs? __________________

09-25-2007, 08:37 PM	#8
350TacoZilla Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2767 Location: Clear Spring MD Posts: 825	fj you know if the fj's were a actual 2 door or even a truck-ute like those ridglines and subaru baja's i would have one.........(yeah I know there was an fj truck concept but it was a convertible and still had clam doors) __________________ Yeah so I hacked up a toyota and put a chevy frame under it, does that make me a bad person? Yeah i guess your right......only one thing left to do......BANG!

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Front End Solid Axle Swap	haneyjbh	Off-Roading & Trails	8	01-02-2008 08:21 PM
wtb tacoma trd rear axle	BrianPK	Buy / Sell / Trade	0	12-12-2007 09:03 PM
Hood Swap	SR5TaComa24	2nd Gen. Tacomas	14	09-13-2007 10:40 AM
PROBLEM! 02 Tacoma AT 3.4L REAR AXLE WRAP?	02toytacdblcab	1st Gen. Tacomas	8	08-19-2007 06:11 AM
leaky axle?	BrianPK	Technical Chat	5	03-28-2007 01:19 PM