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Solid Axle Swap BS Thread

Discussion in 'Solid Axle Suspension' started by Supra TT, Feb 20, 2012.

  1. Aug 26, 2013 at 10:14 AM
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    J88logue

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    nice looking axles - what did you pay for the pair?
     
  2. Aug 26, 2013 at 10:45 AM
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  3. Aug 26, 2013 at 10:59 AM
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    $1600 for the pair, $300 for 5.38 14 bolt gears, $110 diff cover, $1300 for both ARB lockers, $220 hi steer arms, $265 steering kit, $400 gear/locker install.
     
  4. Aug 26, 2013 at 3:18 PM
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    Supra TT

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    Not bad at all. Good deal on those lockers. Too bad you guys on the west coast have to pay so much for a D60
     
  5. Aug 26, 2013 at 4:56 PM
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    Yeah for the most part they are expensive. For $1600 I got new D60 5.38 gears and install kit, 35 spline stubs, 35 spline Warn premium hubs, hi steer arm, ARP studs, Ballistic D60 diff cover, new king pin rebuild kit, complete Chevy outers, 14 bolt with a disc brake/internal e brake setup. When all that shit is factored in, it's less than what you can find a D60 for in this area. Hence why I jumped on 'em :cool:
     
  6. Aug 26, 2013 at 5:26 PM
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    Supra TT

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    Well, that's a hell of a deal then. Nice find!
     
  7. Aug 27, 2013 at 10:02 AM
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    45acp

    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    I got my Ballistic high steer stuff today. Soooo WTH is the zerk supposed to be greasing if it doesn't come out anywhere?? haha :mad:

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  8. Aug 27, 2013 at 1:50 PM
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    It just greases the cap, that's all, or something.
     
  9. Aug 27, 2013 at 1:56 PM
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    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    Right, it's to grease the KP, but the zerk leads to nowhere. I'll just drill it out the rest of the way.
     
  10. Aug 27, 2013 at 4:31 PM
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    OIC now... Interesting... fucking ballistic.
     
  11. Aug 27, 2013 at 6:04 PM
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    Hey at least they shipped quick right? :D Admittedly though, they are a lot better than they used to be. I bet if you called, they'd probably send out another arm but it's easy enough to drill it out :)
     
  12. Aug 28, 2013 at 5:04 PM
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    45acp

    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    Yeah that's what they suggested and what I ended up doing. Turns out, after a closer look the KP/bushing relief cut the on underside of BOTH arms is about .10"-.15" off-center. I guess they'll be replacing both arms. :facepalm:
     
  13. Aug 28, 2013 at 5:05 PM
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    They may be better about shipping, but their quality control sucks.
     
  14. Aug 29, 2013 at 7:41 AM
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    NwiTACO Big tars, little/no bed.

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    If you're not getting there double shear kit take a look at chassis unlimited arms...great pricing
     
  15. Aug 29, 2013 at 3:12 PM
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    And *their* double shear arms are meh anyway... they aren't springless caps.
     
  16. Aug 29, 2013 at 4:38 PM
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    I bought the pieces to weld on and use the 5/8" bolts to tie the OE steering arms to the ballistic high steer. Not sure what the best setup would be though.
     
  17. Aug 30, 2013 at 6:08 PM
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    Almost done! Just gotta button everything back up.

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  18. Aug 31, 2013 at 3:39 PM
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    New solid axle rig

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  19. Aug 31, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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    Love 4runners :cool: Definitely get that truck in the dirt!
     
  20. Aug 31, 2013 at 3:41 PM
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    New as in who's truck? Where? That truck is sick! mmmm hilux
     
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