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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. Aug 5, 2013 at 9:09 AM
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    Matt (bro'ed Coma) runs those shocks and seams to like them they are new to the states but have a good flowing over seas.
     
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  2. Aug 5, 2013 at 9:11 AM
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    So are you going for small? at 60.5 WMS to WMS your going to have a hard time tires in there.
     
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  3. Aug 5, 2013 at 9:25 AM
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    Well my wheels have 4.5 backspacing with a -13 offset - so they're pushed out pretty damn far. And i don't plan to stuff it by any means ;)
    and my rear is only 60 wms if im right

    By no means do i plan to keep it small ;)
     
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  4. Aug 5, 2013 at 9:28 AM
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    Oh and yes the axle is upside down :eek:
     
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  5. Aug 5, 2013 at 9:36 AM
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    im thinking about starting this process as well :)
     
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  6. Aug 5, 2013 at 9:43 AM
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  7. Aug 5, 2013 at 9:50 AM
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    So your cousin is going to turn your truck into a big gay mud truck?
     
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  8. Aug 5, 2013 at 9:54 AM
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    lol ^^ This kid -

    nah i decided not to go with 53s...

    But i'm keeping my stock bumper and running 37s, so however high it needs to be, so im guessing frame height of 27-28. :notsure:
     
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  9. Aug 5, 2013 at 9:56 AM
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    LOL 4.5BS is nothing! I'm running 3.15" and my old wheels when i was IFS was -44mm off set. A 4.5" BS is mild to say the least.
    And try steering your rear wheels at a 60" wms even with 33's your going to be running into the frame when turning unless your truck is sky high then you will just run into the leafs assuming your doing leafs.
     
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  10. Aug 5, 2013 at 9:56 AM
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    Well at least we finally got through to you.

    But why wouldn't you plan on stuffing them? Ditch the front bumper, stretch the front to clear the firewall and you can still be low...
     
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  11. Aug 5, 2013 at 9:58 AM
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    Yeah that's going to be tough 37's on that skinny axle you wont have any steering even at 28" I wouldn't do more then 35's on that axle.
     
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  12. Aug 5, 2013 at 9:59 AM
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    I'm probably the only one i know that actually likes my front bumper, i'm just gonna put a front receiver for a winch hookup.
     
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  13. Aug 5, 2013 at 10:01 AM
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    Well i'm just guessing on what the frame height will be, after the coilovers are on it could be + or -, i can always test 37s and if they piss me off i can dismount and run 35s, i work at Les Schwabs so it'll be easy for me :)

    BTW JLee i will be linking the front end - not leafs.
     
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  14. Aug 5, 2013 at 10:07 AM
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    So your linking it and not stuffing it with a 28" frame height on 37's :confused: you can get way lower then that linked.
     
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  15. Aug 5, 2013 at 10:10 AM
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    I have no clue - i haven't gotten to that process yet, Once i finish the axle then i'll start the bracket design and buy the tubing.
     
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  16. Aug 5, 2013 at 10:12 AM
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    Yeah linked on 37's you should be closer to 24" or 25" hell if you don't care about up travel you could even get it down to 22" and be all droop!
     
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  17. Aug 5, 2013 at 10:15 AM
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    lol i guess i'll figure that out down the road. My only goal was to have full turn with 37s, that may mean bigger coilovers or spacers but just haven't taken that turn yet. Not that i have the axle .... ITS BEGUN!
     
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  18. Aug 5, 2013 at 10:23 AM
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    Yeah full lock with a 60" wide axle is going to be tough with 37s. I'm at 66.5" and I just about hit the frame and lower links at full lock stuffed.
     
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  19. Aug 5, 2013 at 10:23 AM
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    well sheet - - - i'll have to figure something out. That's where going higher may need to come into play

    your using a diamond axle right??
     
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  20. Aug 5, 2013 at 10:28 AM
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    Do you think i should replace any U-joints/ seals?
     
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