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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 15, 2013 at 6:12 AM
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    NwiTACO

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    Just a teaser here....the rest will be in my build thread. Finished designing my bombproof second gen frame end 3-link brackets. Drivers side is just a lower link bracket, passenger side is the combo bracket. They follow all the frame contours, and locate via the curve in the back end of the boxed frame section.

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  2. Jul 15, 2013 at 6:33 AM
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    LS Swap 500 hp......

    some of us dont work as mechanics ;) we get what we can done and TBH the only thing waiting on install is my crawl box which isnt even in my possession lol
     
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  3. Jul 15, 2013 at 6:40 AM
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    Pop that bitch in
     
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  4. Jul 15, 2013 at 6:45 AM
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    hahaha I sit in my truck and pretend its there pretend shifter and all LOL

    though I have read through almost everybodies install, so im sure it still wont go in quick.....
     
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  5. Jul 15, 2013 at 9:35 AM
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    Yeah Id say you will be fine with that :cool:
     
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  6. Jul 15, 2013 at 9:42 AM
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    Thanks Jerry!
     
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  7. Jul 15, 2013 at 9:55 AM
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    Mark georgeous work mang, cant wait to see her all welded up


    can you smell the finish line yet??
     
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  8. Jul 15, 2013 at 10:18 AM
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    NwiTACO

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    No, lol. Working out a way to have a straight panhard now. Should be linked by the weekend so I can cycle it.

    Then I ONLY have to setup the hydro assist, plumb the PS system, get driveshafts made, make crossmembers for the trans and tcases, make skids, plumb the rear ARB, re-install the radiator, and fill both diffs, the crawlbox, the tcase, the trans, the engine coolant, and the PS system. Oh, and finish putting the interior back together.

    Hoping to be doing some shakedowns in 3-4 wks. :eek:
     
    NwiTACO, Jul 15, 2013
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  9. Jul 15, 2013 at 10:36 AM
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    bulhas

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    sounds like a walk in the park :p
     
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  10. Jul 16, 2013 at 2:31 PM
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    Thanks guys, I found a couple cheap 14Bs locally. Gonna pick one up tomorrow.:cool:

    Miraculously, they had a lunar mist 2000 xtra cab on the lot.:eek: I was thinking of putting an exo cage on my truck, but if I have a spare cab lying around, I might just do an internal cage. That way if I FUBAR the current one, I can take comfort in knowing I have a spare waiting. Or is that a retarded idea? They want 500 bucks for it.

    I don't plan on being an idiot on the trails, but I still want to push the truck and have some challenges while keeping the risk of no longer having a usable vehicle to a minimum.
     
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  11. Jul 16, 2013 at 2:58 PM
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    do it you know you want to:D
     
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  12. Jul 16, 2013 at 7:05 PM
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    :drool:
     
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  13. Jul 16, 2013 at 7:07 PM
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    ooooh me likey
     
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  14. Jul 16, 2013 at 7:11 PM
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  15. Jul 16, 2013 at 7:21 PM
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    ya new rear shocks
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  16. Jul 17, 2013 at 4:46 AM
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    Sup guys? Long time no see eh? Solid axle swap thread almost ruined me :wink:
     
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  17. Jul 17, 2013 at 6:36 AM
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    Well shit. I'm pretty sure the axles I found are the AAM 1150. Plus side is that they already have disk brakes and seem to be in pretty good condition. Downside is a larger ring gear and AFAIK, they only makes R&Ps down to 5.13, not 5.38 like I was hoping for.

    Is 5.13s gonna make it too sluggish? I'm pretty sure I could shave the ring gear and housing down to make the clearance difference between that and the standard GM 14-bolt negligible.
     
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  18. Jul 17, 2013 at 12:49 PM
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    So I picked out the donor axle. Luckily, it's an AAM 1050. Already set up for disk brakes. Was $250.

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  19. Jul 17, 2013 at 3:14 PM
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    Too sluggish for street driving? Maybe. Lower gears are always better! There is a lot less strain on the drivetrain when you have low axle gears. My buddy Kyle busted transfer case parts all the time when he was on 42's with 4.10 gears in his 1 tons.
     
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  20. Jul 17, 2013 at 4:04 PM
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    I have the 5.38's and the truck is an auto 2.7l (same eng as you) but I know you have the manual. Mine is.. eh with 36"s... I am pretty sure I have less power now than I did before (engine is prob fucked) and I have bead locks to add weight to rotation.. I honestly think 5.13s will be too low, especially for 4Ds.
     
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