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Yota4Evers 3-link Straight axle conversion

Discussion in 'Solid Axle Suspension' started by Yota4Ever, Sep 8, 2015.

  1. Sep 8, 2015 at 4:34 PM
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    Yota4Ever

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    How she sits as of Oct 1st 2015

    Axles.
    Front-Dana 44 out of an old Ford
    Gears-4.56 Yukon gear
    Locker-Detroit
    Chromo shafts
    Warn Hubs

    Rear-Dana 60
    Gears- 4.56 Yukon gear
    Locker- Detroit
    Chromo shafts

    Front Suspension
    Custom 3Link
    Ruff Stuff 1 1/4 Heims
    Ruff Stuff Shock Hoops
    FOX 2.0 Air Shocks

    Rear Suspension
    Tacoma leafs for now with a couple added
    3" Daystar Shackle
    Billstein 5125 shocks

    I started out with a Tacoma prerunner Back In 2011
    Then progressed slowly through the years as a Mid-Travel 4wd




    Then the Fun Began








     
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    Yota4Ever, Sep 8, 2015
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  2. Sep 8, 2015 at 4:37 PM
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    mountainwolfpup

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    mountainwolfpup Ford Guy (Formerly known as a Toyota Guy)

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    First month of ownership... This month I'm removing front air dam, and also Rhino lining the bed.
    Wow! Looks awesome. May I live vicariously through you? I'm simply not "man enough" to step up to a solid axle but the idea sure looks appealing. Let us know if you see a noticeable improvement off road. And how bad the on road ride suffers.

    Bottom line: that's a sweet looking truck.
     
    mountainwolfpup, Sep 8, 2015
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  3. Sep 8, 2015 at 4:38 PM
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    Gear Head

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    I would highly recommend plating the entire front frame rails instead of just what the shock hoop sits on. It will greatly strengthen everything and you're going to be putting forces on the frame that it wasn't designed to support. I overbuild things but that's just my preference.
     
    Gear Head, Sep 8, 2015
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  4. Sep 8, 2015 at 4:42 PM
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    Yota4Ever

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    Thanks man and shes gonna be trailered everywhere when its done im ditching springs and doing 4 link in the rear im thinking
     
    Yota4Ever, Sep 8, 2015
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  5. Sep 29, 2015 at 3:22 PM
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    Yota4Ever

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    Well Update on the truck today I picked up a set 38 Tsls also got around to building my crossmember for the trans

    So much down travel :broccoli:
     
    Yota4Ever, Sep 29, 2015
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  6. Oct 1, 2015 at 7:01 AM
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    Poofyfoot

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    :drool:
     
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  7. Oct 1, 2015 at 4:27 PM
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    Yota4Ever

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    hahaha Thanks man its about done just a few more things to go
     
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  8. Oct 1, 2015 at 4:35 PM
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    Did alittle work on it last night took the rear bumper off along with the receiver turns out it takes two 3/8ths shims after cut and it fits in the frame so made a high clearance receiver bumper will come later in the build im thinkin
     
    Yota4Ever, Oct 1, 2015
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  9. Nov 3, 2015 at 8:40 PM
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    Yota4Ever

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    So been up to a bunch of stuff and finally got the Tacoma done and on the trail!!


    She sits really low! XD



    So much Flex its not even funny!! haha



    Dynamic Duo


    Hit the trails Finally after 5 months not the best day of wheeling got halfway through
    the trail and had some steering issues when i got hung up on some rocks!
    And while trying to fix it I sliced my finger open Pretty bad.


    All is okay we got her home and this passed week i have ordered
    All new steering components which means she is going to be ready to rock and roll here pretty quick!!

    Ill make sure to get more pictures of the next trip out
     
    Yota4Ever, Nov 3, 2015
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  10. Nov 4, 2015 at 12:04 PM
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    She looks damn good out there on the trail. Great work man. Any plans for a bumper?
     
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  11. Nov 4, 2015 at 8:34 PM
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    Yota4Ever

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    Thanks man I'm hoping to get a tube bumper on this weekend
     
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  12. Jan 2, 2016 at 10:34 AM
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    Found you on Instagram the other day and gave you a follow. Trucks looking good
     
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  13. Jan 24, 2016 at 7:17 PM
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    Post some of the pics from insta and FB in here!

    Did you use ruffstuff brackets for your 3 link?
     
    Gear Head, Jan 24, 2016
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