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Discussion in 'Solid Axle Suspension' started by Pdugan6, Aug 5, 2019.

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Sep 17, 2019 at 2:02 PM

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Testing for binding. Still can drop 2” on passenger side

Panhard mount is very cozy up there
Upper link just barely brushes the frame. If it is an issue I will drop the link 1 hole.
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Heated and bent a piece of pvc to mock up a panhard link

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Drag link is in the fucking way of the tie rod. I need to shave 3 misalignment fittings cut the bolt shorter and HOPEFULLY that will take care of things. It should buy me about 1.5” I don’t want to raise the ride height at all if I can help it...

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From my experience I would double shear the pitman arm and the panhard needs way more reinforcement... it will tear off the frame if you beat on it

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You have me inspired ! Great build , I have a ???? I have a lead on a 1992 Land cruiser high pinion axle ? Non ABS ???
I have abs on my 2011 tacoma Should i look for a ABS axle ? or ?

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You have me inspired ! Great build , I have a ???? I have a lead on a 1992 Land cruiser high pinion axle ? Non ABS ???
I have abs on my 2011 tacoma Should i look for a ABS axle ? or ?
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You can always buy abs knuckles later if you want to. So long as it’s a driver side diff you’d be good to go. I’m not sure of the issues involved other than a light on the dash with not having abs. My knuckles have the abs hole but are modified with Slee off-road knuckle stud kit.

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From my experience I would double shear the pitman arm and the panhard needs way more reinforcement... it will tear off the frame if you beat on it

Good idea.

I’ll plate the front of the panhard. For the pitman arm that is a good idea but I don’t think I’d have room without changing ride height. I’ll have hydro assist which will take a bunch of stress off pitman and steering box.
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I don’t understand how you don’t have room to double shear the pitman?

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I don’t understand how you don’t have room to double shear the pitman?
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With Driver full bump and pass full droop I am very limited on clearance at the drag link bolt misalignments and nut being able to clear my tie rod. When turning from driver to passenger. I already cut down my misalignment fittings and bolt so things pass. It is tight on space. I can easily address it later if it looks like there will be room.

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I don’t understand how you don’t have room to double shear the pitman?
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The Slee off-road steering arms are very long and that is the main reason for passing issues with the tie rod.

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Pdugan6[OP] said: ↑

With Driver full bump and pass full droop I am very limited on clearance at the drag link bolt misalignments and nut being able to clear my tie rod. When turning from driver to passenger. I already cut down my misalignment fittings and bolt so things pass. It is tight on space. I can easily address it later if it looks like there will be room.
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Gotcha, my tie rod clears the head of the panhard bolt by 1/4” at its tightest spot

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Im off to go get my panhard bar bent up so I can finally put the vehicle on its own weight.

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Im off to go get my panhard bar bent up so I can finally put the vehicle on its own weight.
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What wall thickness tube are you using?

I would also suggest using “mohawk” gussets in the bent sections

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What wall thickness tube are you using?

I would also suggest using “mohawk” gussets in the bent sections
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.25” I will def do some Mohawk gussets.

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I need to cut the track bar and weld on the ends and gussets.

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Finished my track bar. It turned out well. I took my template to Arabia’s off-road in Campbell and Jeff bent it up great. I used a ruffstuff specialties bushing and sleeve for the frame side mount and ruffstuff 7/8 heim at the axle side.

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Put it on its own weight for the first time today. Looks good. Need to adjust the springs still. Right now I’m 3” up travel with frame at 22” I will take note and then concentrate on getting the t-case and crossmember in. Still lots to do but getting closer.

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Looks really good! You should be proud!!

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