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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. Feb 27, 2016 at 10:06 PM
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    Sweet, thanks Jon. It's been a long day...
     
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  2. Feb 27, 2016 at 10:10 PM
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  3. Feb 28, 2016 at 6:18 PM
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    Can anyone measure theyre front cross member from the outside of each spring hanger? Thanks
     
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  4. Feb 28, 2016 at 6:38 PM
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    Supra TT

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    Spring hanger width should be 31.5" center to center.
     
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  5. Feb 28, 2016 at 7:02 PM
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  6. Feb 28, 2016 at 7:03 PM
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    Just the norm skids, sliders, & 35's
    Did you not think to wash the truck first?
     
    Redneck92, Feb 28, 2016
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  7. Feb 28, 2016 at 7:20 PM
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    That is washed!!

    My last wheeling trip i took a wrong turn and buried it in a mud hole, badlands mud does not wash off, i was pissed.
     
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  8. Feb 28, 2016 at 7:47 PM
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    Whats considered the center?
     
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  9. Feb 28, 2016 at 9:00 PM
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  10. Feb 29, 2016 at 5:41 AM
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    I avoid a ton of welding as well ZUK!
     
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  11. Feb 29, 2016 at 8:46 AM
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    How so? You will still need to weld up the new frame, fish plates to the old frame, shock hoops, front spring hanger and rears. Motor mounts, radiator mounts etc.

    Stock frame would just be plates hangers and hoops.
     
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  12. Feb 29, 2016 at 9:01 AM
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    I wont have to weld 10 feet of reinforcement plates to it. Motor mount is just 2x3 with a mounting plate on one end.
     
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  13. Feb 29, 2016 at 9:17 AM
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    Still a TON of welding...
     
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  14. Feb 29, 2016 at 9:26 AM
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    SMKYTXN If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    A ton of welding is better than a ton of grinding any day.
     
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  15. Feb 29, 2016 at 9:48 AM
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    This is very true
     
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  16. Feb 29, 2016 at 10:22 AM
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    Indeed. I would much rather spend my time welding on shock mounts and spring brackets, then welding frame plates to reinforce the entire length of the corroded factory sheet metal frame, and even more braces so i don't tear my steering box off. Then having to notch and plate my front frame horns so my steering will fit.

    I went back and forth a few times on weather to chop the front frame or torch, grind and reinforce, and above is what i based my choice on.
     
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  17. Feb 29, 2016 at 10:26 AM
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    How did you go about supporting the engine while you cut everything out?
     
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  18. Feb 29, 2016 at 10:29 AM
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    Jackstand under the trans. I was going to weld a piece of 2x2 across the frame, but my cat was in the way, and i would have still had to build some janky ass spacer to reach the trans.
     
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  19. Feb 29, 2016 at 4:03 PM
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    Bought 25 cut off wheels. Ought to be enough I hope.

    Should have enough sawzall blades.
     
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  20. Feb 29, 2016 at 4:04 PM
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