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3 link vs 4 link

Discussion in 'Solid Axle Suspension' started by ZRTX, Jul 31, 2020.

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Which one?

  1. 3 link

    31 vote(s)
    62.0%

  2. 4 link

    19 vote(s)
    38.0%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. Oct 1, 2020 at 1:08 PM
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    ToyotaRoamer86

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    30k in parts
     
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  2. Oct 1, 2020 at 7:32 PM
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    02hilux

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    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    30k in parts...... hopefully that includes brand new rockjock front and rear axles, beadlock with 42s, all link components with coilovers. Not 30k for front and rear 3 link kit only :D
     
    02hilux, Oct 1, 2020
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  3. Oct 1, 2020 at 7:33 PM
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    ZRTX

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    I know!
     
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  4. Oct 1, 2020 at 7:35 PM
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    Correct
     
    ToyotaRoamer86, Oct 1, 2020
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  5. Oct 1, 2020 at 7:36 PM
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    02hilux

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    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    What about labor? 20k? For turn key crawler
     
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  6. Oct 1, 2020 at 7:38 PM
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    ZRTX

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    This is more or less like what I'd be building but the catch is I would have dana 60s and the 1grfe.

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    ZRTX, Oct 1, 2020
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  7. Oct 1, 2020 at 7:39 PM
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    02hilux

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    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    Don't built a mini. If you still want to keep toyota, go 80 series outer with HF. And get the wms you really want. Don't built a custom axle then add wheel spacer, seen a few folks do that... lol
     
    02hilux, Oct 1, 2020
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  8. Oct 1, 2020 at 7:43 PM
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    What does hf mean?
     
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  9. Oct 1, 2020 at 7:46 PM
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    02hilux

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    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    14k rockjock axle
    5k coilovers
    4k beadlock and tires
    5k link and component

    Aiming high on price... but doable for someone with no knowledge or too lazy to do the research
     
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  10. Oct 1, 2020 at 7:52 PM
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    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    If you're building a custom axle and still want to keep toyota outers, opt for the land cruiser fj80 knuckle ball and ruffstuff hellfire knuckle. Way more massive compared to the mini that everyone sells on their axle. Will cost more, but well worth it IMO. And go with the fj80 9.5 centered instead of the 8"

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  11. Oct 1, 2020 at 7:54 PM
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    Thanks!
     
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  12. Oct 1, 2020 at 8:01 PM
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    02hilux

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    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    60s are nice but heavy
     
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  13. Oct 1, 2020 at 8:05 PM
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    I was thinking the same thing. I kept wanting to say Harbor Freight but I knew it was something else.

    And thanks for clearing that up 02hilux
     
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  14. Oct 1, 2020 at 8:46 PM
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    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    Harbor Freight Knuckles, I wonder if they'll recall that??
     
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  15. Oct 1, 2020 at 8:49 PM
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    I don't know but I'm sure they'll have a lifetime warranty.
     
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  16. Oct 1, 2020 at 9:24 PM
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    02hilux

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    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    Very true. Good one
     
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  17. Oct 2, 2020 at 3:35 PM
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    I would go 60 outers, screw toyota stuff for a custom axle. The turning radius SUCKS compared to an open knuckle.

    30k for all that??? You could buy all the tools you need, parts and take a few fabrication classes and come out way ahead, bonus is you will have the tools and knowledge to build another one.
     
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  18. Oct 2, 2020 at 3:37 PM
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    I have to agree with slander on this. Go 60 or 44 outers for better turning radius. I have no real reason to upgrade my front axle but I’m after better turning ability and instead of cutting my ends off I’m just starting over. Toyota axles suck at turning.
     
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  19. Oct 2, 2020 at 3:52 PM
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    Totally sucks!! I like my cruiser axles, just hate the turning radius!

    Custom housing, just jump right to 60s. I mean that's what, another 1k, so 31k total!
     
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  20. Oct 4, 2020 at 9:38 PM
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