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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. Nov 17, 2013 at 2:32 AM
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  2. Nov 22, 2013 at 10:16 AM
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    Traded my ORI's for a pair of new 14" Fox coilovers with springs and 4" Fox air bumps with cans :cool:
     
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  3. Nov 22, 2013 at 10:20 AM
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    NwiTACO Big tars, little/no bed.

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    IMO I think that was a wise move. I am still not sold on the ORI's. Maybe a few more years of actual real world testing my change my mind, but for now they are too new of technology for me.

    In reality, I hope I am forced to change my opinion.
     
    NwiTACO, Nov 22, 2013
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  4. Nov 22, 2013 at 12:25 PM
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    Agree. I would really hate to lose a seal on the trail and have to drive home fully compressed on one side, then remove the shock to have it sent back for repairs. I think coilovers will take more time to tune but at least I won't be left dead in the water somewhere. Technology is cool but you can't beat tried and true coilover suspension. :cool:
     
    thegame, Nov 22, 2013
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  5. Nov 22, 2013 at 9:32 PM
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    Still a toss up on the ORIs for me. Just seems like adding sway bars would be a huge PITA and complicate things.


    Started shaving the 60. ~1.25" clearance

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    45acp, Nov 22, 2013
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  6. Nov 22, 2013 at 9:48 PM
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    I think you will come around they have been tested in real world testing for over 10 years.
     
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  7. Nov 22, 2013 at 9:51 PM
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    The only way you would be on the bump would be to lose a lower seal and I just dont see that happening unless you snap the strut appart. The worst thing I have seen is inner seals go and you can drive just fine like that the ride is just rough.
     
    JLee, Nov 22, 2013
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  8. Nov 22, 2013 at 10:13 PM
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    Honestly you need sway bars. If you were on leafs it would be fine but being you linking it f&r you'll have much better/stable susp than without.
     
    Redneck92, Nov 22, 2013
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  9. Nov 22, 2013 at 10:20 PM
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    Im linked front and rear with no sway bars and my truck is stable I drive it everyday 40miles of highway driving and the truck is stable.
     
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  10. Nov 23, 2013 at 4:14 PM
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    18" ORIs with 30% off from BAMF? This is SERIOUSLY tempting. :D
     
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  11. Nov 23, 2013 at 7:18 PM
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    You wouldn't need sway bars if you adjust the dual rate stop lower so the shock engages the lower spring sooner. -Matt- has no sway bars and he claims it doesn't need them if you tune the coilovers right.
     
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  12. Nov 23, 2013 at 7:20 PM
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    I dont think he is offering those
     
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  13. Nov 23, 2013 at 7:21 PM
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    Still seems less-than-ideal to remove the shock and send it back for repairs. I already shipped the ORI's out anyway, Foxes will be here Wednesday :cool:
     
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  14. Nov 23, 2013 at 7:29 PM
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    Yeah thats not happening I cant sell ORI's for 30% off.
     
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  15. Nov 23, 2013 at 7:30 PM
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    So when is this truck going to be done? We will need to go wheel .
     
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  16. Nov 23, 2013 at 7:33 PM
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    Yeah ive seen Matt's truck flying on some rought roads it handles pretty damn good.
     
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  17. Nov 23, 2013 at 10:15 PM
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    Yeah wishful thinking :eek:

    Anyway, I remember reading a couple weeks ago that Matt was planning on getting a sway bar. Would you only need one, or would it handle like shit without 2?
     
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  18. Nov 23, 2013 at 10:16 PM
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    If you do one you might as well do them both.
     
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  19. Nov 24, 2013 at 8:54 AM
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    Not sure yet. Ordering Trail Readys with my tax return and I still need an oil pan kit, all the PSC steering and a bunch of metal. I want to have damn near everything I need before I start cutting to minimize downtime.
     
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  20. Nov 24, 2013 at 8:56 AM
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    Well if you need any brackets made up just let me know. The shop is in Benicia and I live in the east bay.
     
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