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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. Aug 26, 2017 at 6:20 PM
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    Take your time. For tight spots I used coat hangers for a template then bent ss tubing. When doing the double flare, I got a Snapon set, ream and bevel. Take your time. It's your brakes. Don't rush.
     
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  2. Aug 28, 2017 at 5:48 PM
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    Could you get a pic of ABS pump? I think I might need one.
     
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  3. Aug 28, 2017 at 8:17 PM
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    ETXTacoma

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    ETXTacoma Someone gave me a plasma cutter.

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    Not sure why you want to sell the Snorkel.... need it right now.
     
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  4. Aug 28, 2017 at 8:20 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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    It would have been nice to have her together during all this, oh well.
     
    SMKYTXN, Aug 28, 2017
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  5. Aug 28, 2017 at 8:27 PM
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    ETXTacoma

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    ETXTacoma Someone gave me a plasma cutter.

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    Yep :/ That flat bed would have been sweet to use.
     
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  6. Aug 30, 2017 at 6:08 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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    Since I'm keeping the leafs in the rear I still need a traction bar. The stock cross member I had my old trac bar attached too wasn't up to the task, so I built a new one. The stock cross member was actually twisted from the old trac bar. lol


    Photo Aug 29, 7 52 20 PM.jpg

    Photo Aug 29, 7 52 25 PM.jpg

    I also put together a weld cart for the new ESAB. :D

    Photo Aug 30, 12 28 18 PM.jpg
     
    SMKYTXN, Aug 30, 2017
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  7. Aug 30, 2017 at 6:49 PM
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    Which ESAB did you get? The Rebel 215? How do you like it? Debating getting that or the miller 211.
     
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  8. Aug 30, 2017 at 6:59 PM
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    How's it going down there with the flood? Also- it looks like you're not working in your car port any more. Did you rent your own shop space?
     
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  9. Aug 30, 2017 at 7:35 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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    Regular carts get stuck on an extension cord, where this thing rolls over everything. I have some upgrades planned for it, but for she's doing the job just fine.

    So far so good with the 215, but I haven't been using the smart settings. I've used the 211 as well. They both do the job.

    I'm working in a buddies shop. The building puts up with a lot of my shenanigans, but putting the rig on jackstands for months was pushing it just a bit.
     
    SMKYTXN, Aug 30, 2017
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  10. Aug 30, 2017 at 7:36 PM
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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    Today was the first day I could get back to my place downtown. All good here!
     
    SMKYTXN, Aug 30, 2017
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  11. Sep 2, 2017 at 11:49 PM
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  12. Sep 3, 2017 at 12:16 AM
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    Just gotta finish off that bank delete mod...
     
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  13. Sep 6, 2017 at 8:22 AM
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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    New fenders from Rock Auto just showed up. I'm finally going to do the real "holes in the fenders" delete. :rofl:
     
    SMKYTXN, Sep 6, 2017
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  14. Sep 6, 2017 at 8:25 AM
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    nathan you all sotra fancy, whens a patch of your rig being released :p
     
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  15. Sep 6, 2017 at 8:26 AM
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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    I won't patch her until the swap is done. :D
     
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  16. Sep 6, 2017 at 8:28 AM
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    Sweet Gsus...
     
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  17. Sep 6, 2017 at 8:40 AM
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  18. Sep 6, 2017 at 8:49 AM
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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    Right? :D
     
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  20. Sep 6, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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    You know I am in for one....
     
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