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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. Nov 29, 2015 at 7:44 PM
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    For the money I don't think it's a bad kit, just needs a few modifications. Mainly vertical mount the steering box and run a flat arm vs. their drop arm and upgrade all the joints with Barnes Enduro joints and beef the traction bar mounts as they are only 3/16". The 4WU kit is fawkin tits though, there's a few install's on pirate4x4. If you interested in the TG kit I think Addicted Offroad has installed one or two.
     
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  2. Nov 29, 2015 at 7:47 PM
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  3. Nov 29, 2015 at 8:05 PM
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    4WU kit is like the Rolls Royce of link kits IMO. It's not just a "kit" It's been proven to work phenomenally and all the geometry is set-up for you.
     
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  5. Nov 30, 2015 at 5:12 AM
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    Anybody have some good 3 and 4-link primer sites and/or calculators?
     
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  6. Nov 30, 2015 at 8:18 AM
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    This might be a stupid question :bananadead: but what are the negatives of going 3-link over springs if any?
     
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  8. Nov 30, 2015 at 9:50 AM
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    As far as links vs. Leafs? The main con is cost/set up but the pros of links out weigh that. Or are you referring to coils vs. Coilovers?
     
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  9. Nov 30, 2015 at 9:53 AM
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    Yeah, leafs vs links. Trying to decide on the road map for my 85 pickup.
     
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  10. Nov 30, 2015 at 9:56 AM
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    Not sure how much or what all you wheel but most that go leafs and wheel a lot end up going to links.
     
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  11. Nov 30, 2015 at 10:02 AM
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    Okay that's my impression too. After doing the rubicon in my tacoma I decided I will never again wheel hard trails with IFS. I bought the pickup with the intentions of making it a dedicated trail rig and started looking at redoing the suspension. Then I started to think about the philosophy of doing it once and doing it right and here I am.

    As it sits today

     
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    IMO there is NO cons of chosing links over leafs. Way better in every single way. That's from someone that has 5 years of leaf experience.
     
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    Appreciate the input sir! :cheers:
     
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    Haha, yes. I forgot to mention I have a money tree so $$ are not a problem.



































    I wish :D
     
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    didn't get an answer from 4wu so while i wait for them maybe someone know the answer.. Will they sell just the frame link brackets from the front 3link kit i don't need the axle brackets?

    going to be wide

    IMG_4417.jpg IMG_4413.jpg
     
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    I'm sure they will. Brian is awesome to deal with from what I hear.

    I need to swap out my poor little 22re and then I'll probly get a 4wu setup.
     
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  19. Nov 30, 2015 at 4:56 PM
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    Mmmmm that rear axle!
     
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    From what thegame told me was that he'll only separate if someone is looking to buy the axle end and someone else doing the frame end. Doesn't sound like they'll split otherwise.
     
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