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Solid Axle Swap BS Thread

Discussion in 'Solid Axle Suspension' started by Supra TT, Feb 20, 2012.

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  1. May 11, 2014 at 5:08 PM
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    Makes sense. The custom front frame is really the only way to go to get the most clearance and best placement for for everything no?
    Steering is another animal in itself, but now that I get how it is supposed to work I just have to read more and look at pictures. I need to find some pics of shitty steering set ups vs good ones so I know what not to do, but nobody likes to post their mistakes haha. I'll go back and look at our pics more too so I have a better visualization of what you are saying
    wonderful :D I'm sure I'm not the only one who will be listening during the fireside chat.
     
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  2. May 11, 2014 at 5:20 PM
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    I need to do the same. Battery cables are pretty pricey but I thought about using some really nice 2 gauge jumper wires. Going price is about $120 for 40' chemical resistant pieces on Amazon.
     
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  3. May 11, 2014 at 5:25 PM
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    Yeah cut the stock crap out. The stock frame works decently if you want leaf springs but for the ultimate clearance, the new frame is best. I don't think anyone really builds "shitty" steering setups as long as you have a half ass idea of what needs to be done.
     
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  4. May 11, 2014 at 5:46 PM
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    I'm sure I could find a way to fuck it up haha
     
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  5. May 11, 2014 at 7:35 PM
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    At least it wasn't green!
     
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  6. May 11, 2014 at 8:57 PM
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    I didnt fuck that one up!!!
     
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  7. May 18, 2014 at 6:35 AM
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    fj60 front, fj80 rear, full hydro, 5.29's, welded, twin sticked 2.28/4.70 duals, 39.5's, inboarded 63's
    I figure more people in here might be able to help than other places... what are the pro's and con's to a 16.5" wheel? I might be trading my 35x12.50x15's for 37x12.50x16.5's
     
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  8. May 18, 2014 at 7:29 AM
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    A lot less tire choices available. Sounds like you're getting the military 37's? Upside is you can get Trail Worthy Fab to custom make you a set of double beadlocks which is cool.
     
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  9. May 18, 2014 at 8:47 AM
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    They are old style mtr's. TW beadlocks look amazing! It looks like there are a lot of swampers in the 16.5 flavor but it would be nice to have some choice. Tires wont happen often though unless I cut one since it's not the dd.
     
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  10. May 30, 2014 at 9:51 AM
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    Really stupid question, but does it matter at all in regards to the orientation of the top mounting bolts for coilovers?? Or just whatever fits?
     
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  11. May 30, 2014 at 2:55 PM
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    As long as you can get the bolt in and out lol
     
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  12. May 30, 2014 at 3:44 PM
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    Good enough for me! :D
     
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  13. Jun 5, 2014 at 9:55 AM
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    As some of you may remember, i finally got my 86' grand wagoneer dana 44, and a pair of flat top knuckles.

    Well, i've been pulling a 3,200 lb horse trailer (loaded), and i figured i should step it up to 5.29 when i sas. (37" tires)

    So im thinking of putting my dana parts up for sale, and buying the rock assult housing + both inner chromoly shafts for $650. then i can buy the 30 spline birfields and piece the rest together after that. Or buy an 85' toy axle, and use everything out of that except the axle shafts and housing... It's gonna be more expensive by far, but i'll be using all toy parts, and ill be able to run 5.29 gears...
     
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  15. Jun 5, 2014 at 10:04 AM
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    WOOOO CARDBOARD BOX FORT

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  16. Jun 5, 2014 at 10:19 AM
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    You do realize you can use 5.38 gears in the Dana 44 and 5.29's in the rear Toyota axle and its fine, right?
     
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  17. Jun 5, 2014 at 10:20 AM
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    Mine go front to back on the top and bottom of the shock.
     
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  18. Jun 5, 2014 at 10:21 AM
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    Ehh im not gonna go that route....knowing my luck my gf would click the 4wd on assphalt and destroy my front end... lol

    some say it's fine, some say hell no.
     
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  19. Jun 5, 2014 at 10:24 AM
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    It's fine and you will destroy the D44 on the trail before the street ;)
     
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  20. Jun 5, 2014 at 10:32 AM
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    hahahaha most likely.

    So JLee you'd say go with the custom housing and run toy gear?
     
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