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SMKYTXN'S 2011 DCFBFTMFW Solid Axle Swap

Discussion in 'Solid Axle Suspension' started by SMKYTXN, Jun 18, 2017.

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  1. Jan 23, 2018 at 9:11 AM
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  2. Jan 23, 2018 at 10:08 AM
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  3. Jan 23, 2018 at 10:13 AM
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    SMKYTXN

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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    She'll be on the trailer for sure!
     
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  4. Jan 23, 2018 at 10:17 AM
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    That's actually a lot of up travel compared to what most people get.

    My frame height is 26.5" now. I actually like it as it is.
     
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  5. Jan 23, 2018 at 10:19 AM
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    SMKYTXN

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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    I could lower the rig by taking a leaf out and lowering the ORI's, but I feel I'm going to high center on everything already as it is. We'll see how she behaves in the rocks before I go adjusting anything.
     
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  6. Jan 23, 2018 at 11:40 AM
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    Same here. My leaf springs have settled about 1" and it seems like they will continue settling. If that happens, I might lower the coiovers about 1" to match the rear. I think anywhere between 25"-27" is good for most people on 40"s and bigger.

    BTW...I learned too late that TG springs are super tall. I went with their 5" springs, thinking that 5" would be absolutely needed to clear 40"s without having to get crazy long shackles with shorter springs. As it turns out, their 5" springs provide a ridiculous amount of lift. Wish I had gotten their 3" instead. Have to say, however, they are really good leaf springs. Tons of flex and good ride quality on the highway.
     
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  7. Jan 23, 2018 at 5:25 PM
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    SMKYTXN

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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    I have 6" springs from superlift. lol I had taken a leaf out with my previous setup, but added it back in for a bit more up travel this time around.
     
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  8. Jan 23, 2018 at 5:28 PM
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    snowsk8air2 how hard can it be?

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    Where are you measuring this? I'm about there behind the rear shackle but only about 18" at the drivers door.
     
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  9. Jan 23, 2018 at 5:30 PM
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    I'm a touch lower at the front link mounts, but that was at the rear of the cab. You have a 9" slope to your frame?
     
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  10. Jan 23, 2018 at 5:35 PM
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    snowsk8air2 how hard can it be?

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    Double checked at the back of the cab before the frame starts to turn up and it was about the same. But yeah back of the frame behind the rear shackle hanger is about a 8-9" difference. But also I'm only 35's and LT non SAS
     
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  11. Jan 23, 2018 at 5:36 PM
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    snowsk8air2 how hard can it be?

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    I'm just trying to grasp the size of this beast lol
     
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  12. Jan 23, 2018 at 5:37 PM
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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    Oh! You're talking about behind the rear shock hanger. I'm talking about the flat frame section under the cab. That's typically what folks are talking about when mentioning frame height.
     
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  13. Jan 23, 2018 at 5:39 PM
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    I’ll be at KOH (February 8-10,Thurs-Sat) with some other TW members.:thumbsup:I’ll be sure to look for you and the rig Nathan.:yes::cheers:
     
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  14. Jan 23, 2018 at 5:39 PM
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    Yeah but you're still 9-10" taller then me. #rockcrawlingbeast

    I like rocks but I also like to go fast in the desert. Basically I want an ultra 4 daily driver that gets 13-15mpgs
     
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  15. Jan 23, 2018 at 5:41 PM
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    I'll be rolling in on the 2nd and staying through whenever I fell like going home, so I should be there till the 10th. I'll be camped with Total Chaos if you're looking for a landmark.
     
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    Alrighty,thank you!:hattip:
     
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  17. Jan 24, 2018 at 10:22 AM
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    Someone made friends at Jambo...
     
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  18. Jan 24, 2018 at 7:46 PM
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    I drove Smokey down to the alignment shop today. I was spot on with my camber and caster right off the bat. We tightened up the steering linkage a bit and set the toe. The right front tire still shakes a bit, but I rollled at 70mph all the way back. I'm going to put my spare on to see if it rolls any smoother.

    Before

    Photo Jan 24, 2 42 51 PM.jpg

    After

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    And I had to get a "finished" shot. :D

    Photo Jan 24, 12 54 08 PM.jpg
     
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    A) thank god you didn’t put glass up front like most other sas’s.. B) looks bad ass C) how did the full hydro feel at 70mph?
     
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