Solid Axle Swap BS Thread

I sure was. When I was LR ARB FR/RR and 37s I was going places some SFA wasn't thanks to my wheelbase. Don't take that wrong...I would never go back

 

this.. ^^^ I just thing it's bad ass what the IFS truck are doing these days but it's damn near impossible to beat a HP60

 

But I'll bet you are going more places now; was the point I was getting at

 

thank god for a long weekend.

 

i beat on my second gen quite badly trying to keep up with the big boys and their sas here.
Im locked on both ends and run some heavy ass 35s and ( knock on wood ) haven't snapped anything yet. Its all about knowing the limitations of the setup, and avoiding them as much as you can. However, SAS is king unless your wanting to go a million mph jumping sh!T, thought i have seen a few sas'd trucks pull it off.

I have sat in a few guys trucks with S.a's and their so calm, not stressed out, just focused on driving. Sit with an Ifs, guys clutching his butt cheeks

 

Here's my current plan, I can get a fj80 axle for a steal. And I do plan on getting a dd car. So my plan is to 3 link the front on the fj80 axle, leave the 8.4 rear with leaf springs and run 37s.

What are your opinions on this set up along?
Also thinking about doing the 4wu stage 1 3 link kit up front, any opinions on this?

 

sounds a lot easier than what I did.

 

Ease is sorta what I'm aiming for, links as easy as I can. I've never really done anything like it so I'll be learning as I do it. Have you looked at the 4wu kit? Looks like it comes with nearly everything but I'm not sure?

 

I haven't but no matter what kit you get there is always extra stuff you'll want to add. most kits come with enough stuff to get the axle under the truck truck they rarely come with coil overs.

 

4wu kit has coil overs, bump stops, all the brackets, gussets, and links for about $2500

http://www.4wheelunderground.com/3-Link-ToyotaAxleSystems.html

 

Get the 4WU kit. It is dialed in, and layout out great. The bracketry is top notch as well. Best kit available IMHO.

 

Ok thanks! How complete would you say that kit is as far as the front suspension goes?

 

Depending what stage you buy... Pretty much everything. I'd suggest you get the brackets and coil overs from them and buy the link material from ruffstuff specialties.

 

I was thinking just a stage 1, only difference I saw between one and two is going from a poly bump to a air bump. And I don't think a air bump is completely necessary at this point and if it ever is it's one of those things that you can just swap out.

Does the stage 1 not come with all the link material? Looked like they were pre-made in all the pics?

 

Also I would probably get shock towers from bamf. This will all be happening in this coming summer or fall. But I would like to get everything straight and a pretty accurate list so I can go ahead and start buying parts

 

Yea those shock towers they make are pricey... And stage 1 looks good - all you'd basically need is shock towers.

 

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking, thanks for the help!

 

How does this look? Let me know if I'm missing something which I sure
I am and plan on allowing about 2 grand for misc. Things I've left out or decide to upgrade

Axle
Fj80 axle
Fj80 steering box
Spartan locker
5.29 gears
Instal kit

Suspension
4wu kit
Shock towers
Brake lines
Rear shocks
Chevy 63 swap kit
Chevy 63 springs

Misc
Drive shafts
T100 transfer case
Fluids
Oil pan

 

You'll need frame plating. You may want to invest into hellfire knuckles.. they are pricey but so worth it. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/axles-tires-wheels/997804-fj80-high-steer-way-you-need.html

Otherwise it looks pretty good. I mean you got the obvious stuff and there will always be stupid shit like welding gas, grinding discs...etc.

 

I would spring for the 4wu shock towers. they are sooooo nice