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SMKYTXN'S 2011 DCFBFTMFW Solid Axle Swap

Discussion in 'Solid Axle Suspension' started by SMKYTXN, Jun 18, 2017.

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  1. Jan 10, 2018 at 8:48 AM
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    So what is the maiden voyage for the rig?
     
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    What are you using to crimp the terminal lugs onto the 000 cable?
     
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  3. Jan 10, 2018 at 1:09 PM
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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    My buddy has a professional grade crimper here at the shop. I have a cheaper Amazon special that does well, but I'll use the better tool if it's available.
    TMS Crimper-WL-YQK-300 16 Ton Hydraulic Wire Battery Cable Lug Terminal Crimper Crimping Tool 11 Dies

    This is what I have, and it works just fine.
     
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  4. Jan 10, 2018 at 1:19 PM
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  5. Jan 10, 2018 at 1:20 PM
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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    Hell yeah I'm going!

    Now I'm not going to "do" KOH, but I am certainly going to go watch and do a bit of wheeling.
     
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  6. Jan 10, 2018 at 1:21 PM
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    Ahhhh I want to go just to watch as well! Would be pretty dang sweet.

    I think a friend and I are planning a Baja trip for next year to watch the 1000.
     
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  7. Jan 10, 2018 at 1:24 PM
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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    BAJA is on my bucket list as well.
     
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  8. Jan 10, 2018 at 1:30 PM
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    Definitely need to watch you tackle some obstacles in this beast
     
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  9. Jan 10, 2018 at 1:31 PM
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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    Let me get her rolling first! I'm sure there are going to be some tweaks, cuts, welds, etc. that'll have to happen before she's fully ready.
     
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  10. Jan 10, 2018 at 2:08 PM
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    Working on a plan right now to go for sure. Just to see contingency in Ensenada and then explore for a while.
     
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    Can't wait to see this finished.
     
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  12. Jan 10, 2018 at 2:13 PM
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    SMKYTXN

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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    Me too!
     
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  13. Jan 10, 2018 at 2:52 PM
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    KOH then Houston meet !
     
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  14. Jan 10, 2018 at 2:54 PM
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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    Agreed!
     
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  15. Jan 10, 2018 at 2:55 PM
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    When's the next Cars n Coffee? I've never been and think it'd be fun to take Smokey to one.
     
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  16. Jan 10, 2018 at 2:56 PM
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    Going to have it ready by the upcoming Coffee and Cars, in February?
     
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  17. Jan 10, 2018 at 2:56 PM
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    First Saturday of every month.
     
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  18. Jan 10, 2018 at 4:18 PM
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    Why didn't you just switch the air lines instead of turning the switches upside down?
     
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  19. Jan 10, 2018 at 4:56 PM
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    @SMKYTXN couple specific questions about the shock swap.

    1. Why mount the lower tabs where you did? Why not put the mounts on top the axle? Serious question. Not sure if it's a dumb one.

    2. Did you go straight up and down or /\ angled inward?

    3. Did you go forward or backward with them?


    Gonna tackle my shock install this weekend and would rather get pointers from someone who's already done it than just do it on my own for bragging rights
     
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  20. Jan 10, 2018 at 5:01 PM
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    I also got a question. May be dumb also. What was your reasoning in tubing when you’re full hydro? Why not push your axle farther forward to avoid that?
     
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