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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. Jul 5, 2017 at 1:25 PM
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    xweslingx

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    Oh you still have it setup that way I see. I'd switch to using the speed pickup on the fj case, it eliminates a few headaches. One of my favorite mods so far.
     
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  2. Jul 5, 2017 at 1:32 PM
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    I was gonna order one from Wyatt anyway because I plan on eventually getting a diamond axle for the rear too.
     
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  3. Jul 7, 2017 at 4:11 PM
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    Do any of you guys run a sway bar and if so is it the anti-rock? Im hoping it feels sturdy enough for no sway bar but we will see when its done.
     
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  4. Jul 7, 2017 at 6:18 PM
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    My buddy has a taco on a d60 front and 14b rear, 3link radius arm, coilovers up front with No sway bars and it handles better than it did before the swap.
     
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  5. Jul 8, 2017 at 6:45 AM
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    Finally wrapped up the exo a week before Moab...

    IMG_2477.jpg IMG_2481.jpg
     
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  6. Jul 8, 2017 at 7:03 AM
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    Supra TT

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    No bottom windshield brace? no tie in to front bumper?
     
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  7. Jul 8, 2017 at 7:13 AM
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    Nope, a cowl bar would have to be about 6 inches off the body to allow the hood to open.

    At the firewall it's triple layered steel from the factory so I welded directly to the body and then plated over again to reinforce it. I don't like tube over the fenders, nor am I in love with my front bumper so the firewall/front body mount was perfect.
     
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  8. Jul 8, 2017 at 8:52 AM
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    Looks good man! It will look sweet once the fenders are back on!
     
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  9. Jul 8, 2017 at 11:23 AM
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    Nice job. Think it turned out sweet. What bender did you use?
     
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  10. Jul 10, 2017 at 9:41 AM
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    I used a friends JD2 with an air over hydro ram. I don't have air in my garage so it is really nice that you can still manually pump the jack.

    This is easily the most time I've ever spent on anything I hope to never use though.
     
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  11. Jul 10, 2017 at 11:21 AM
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  12. Jul 10, 2017 at 12:08 PM
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    You are more apt to use it wheeling around here rather than Moab. In Moab the cage will just keep you alive enough to be awake through your 13sec plunge down into the canyon... :D
     
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  13. Jul 10, 2017 at 9:39 PM
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    First time I saw one of those in rig I had a similar reaction lol

    Talk about a massive and strong axle. Big fella too, so definitely for guys running really big meats.
     
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  14. Jul 11, 2017 at 5:48 AM
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    I like those. I wonder how the strength of a 14 bolt plays out in it being a low pinion front.
     
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  15. Jul 11, 2017 at 7:20 AM
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    no different than a D60 being a low pinion front yeah you're running on the wrong side of the ring gear but it's still so strong who cares.
     
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  16. Jul 11, 2017 at 8:05 AM
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    You will break axle shafts, hubs and locker before you even have to start thinking about the gears.
     
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  17. Jul 11, 2017 at 2:07 PM
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    Gotcha. Been wondering if it made a difference.
     
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  18. Jul 11, 2017 at 5:37 PM
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    45acp

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    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    You're right about that. We're installing it under this rig on 42"s running a crate 502.

     
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  19. Jul 11, 2017 at 11:01 PM
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    Exactly. It's really a very strong axle no matter what.

    Great axle choice for the amount of hp and torque that engine will put out :D

    That's a really bad ass rig. I like it a lot. What's the rear axle? Another 14bolt? Also, it seems you have enough room to fit 44"s!
     
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  20. Jul 12, 2017 at 10:49 AM
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    Yeah, a 14B is going in the rear as well. 44"s would probably clear for the most part, but the 42"s rub the front tube fenders. The rig is too top heavy and has been on it's lid a time or two, so we're lengthening the wheelbase, changing the link geometry and shock location to get it to sit lower. King's are getting swapped out for ORIs.
     
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