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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. Jan 25, 2015 at 10:21 AM
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  2. Jan 25, 2015 at 11:42 AM
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    Does anyone have any opinions on air shocks?
     
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  3. Jan 25, 2015 at 3:10 PM
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    Yea they are good. Regular air shocks are good, but you still need to limit them and bump them. Although if you're thinking ORIs I've heard good things about them.
     
    Supra TT, Jan 25, 2015
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  4. Jan 25, 2015 at 3:22 PM
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    ORI's have internals bumps for both stuff and droop so you don't need bumps or limit straps if you can get the shock travel to line up just right. They flex better than C/O's for sure. I like how well mine flex on my IFS.
     
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  5. Jan 25, 2015 at 3:35 PM
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    built this last night. I was just going to buy one but I had a bunch op 3/8's plate lying around and this atlas dream before moab is going to be expensive so I need to cut corners in the mean time. also welded up my spare carrier so I can have a poor man locker for moab
    [​IMG]
     
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  6. Jan 25, 2015 at 3:42 PM
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    I guess I should of explained better. I was trying to get at the ORIs are superior to air shocks! But yes, you are right about them having internal bumps and limiters. how can you say they flex better than a C/O? I'd like to see the science behind this

    Nice, pretty sure I am welding my rear... I am poor haha
     
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  7. Jan 25, 2015 at 4:52 PM
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    I looked at ori but was more of thinking king or fox, don't mind doing bumps and straps. But was wondering how they run on the street?
     
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  8. Jan 25, 2015 at 5:02 PM
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    Just the norm skids, sliders, & 35's
    Supra TT did you run the 36.5 spring perch width the first time round? I remember a while back you had redone your front hanger and couldn't remember. Didn't know if the wider perch width would induce a tire on the spring.
     
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  9. Jan 25, 2015 at 5:39 PM
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    Yeah I had the 36.5" out a pure random dumbness. The guy at the shop set it up that way even though I told them 31.5" :rolleyes:

    I opted to switch it because nothing was straight, flex was slightly worse, and turning radius was HORRIBLE. Tires were into the springs, I'm basically running stock turning radius from 1976... hah. Still am actually, but that'll soon change once I cut down my ram stops.
     
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  10. Jan 25, 2015 at 5:40 PM
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    On a 2nd note, here's a picture of pure sex. The truck, not the dude btw...

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  11. Jan 25, 2015 at 5:49 PM
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  12. Jan 25, 2015 at 5:53 PM
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    That bitch is FUGLY. Why does it have 1st gen fenders?
     
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  13. Jan 25, 2015 at 6:01 PM
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    Probably what they had available haha. On that note, I'm pretty sure they're 5 lugger fenders
     
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  14. Jan 25, 2015 at 7:05 PM
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    Just the norm skids, sliders, & 35's
    Ok, figured the tires and spring would try and occupy the same space. All the later model Ford Dana 60s have the wider perch width that I'd use on mine. Not sure if links will be easier vs. Cutting the long side tube down 5 inches and running leafs with the 31.5 spring perch.
     
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  15. Jan 25, 2015 at 7:58 PM
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    Links ftw!! Youll see after we do mine :cool:
     
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  16. Jan 25, 2015 at 9:48 PM
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    what side of maui is that?
     
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  17. Jan 26, 2015 at 6:13 AM
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    mach1man001 eh whatever

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    Sorry for the slow responce I haven't been on here for the last few days. Thats a really good deal. I have a few things to deal with 1st and then test it out. If every thing goes to plan that timeline might work out for both of us
     
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  18. Jan 26, 2015 at 8:26 AM
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    the 14 bolt is supper easy to do and because it's a 2 piece carrier you can weld the 8 small holes up and if anything goes it's contained.

    I've done both and LINKS FTW!!
     
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  19. Jan 26, 2015 at 10:55 AM
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    Ok np

    I agree, links are so much better. But, too poor for links :(
     
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  20. Jan 26, 2015 at 5:07 PM
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    Maybe not good news but, I decided to change my build direction... Going to 3 link the front and work on things like installing my SC I bought july of 2013... haha :eek: Tons will come some day.
     
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