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Solid Axle Swap BS Thread

Discussion in 'Solid Axle Suspension' started by Supra TT, Feb 20, 2012.

  1. Feb 17, 2015 at 4:47 PM
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    Supra TT

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    Do the detroit.
     
  2. Feb 17, 2015 at 4:52 PM
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    Just look at the build thread
    FWIW, I'm not super impressed with my ARB over the Lockright I had in my old Tacoma. I'm contemplating selling my rear ARB to fund a front ARB and putting a Detroit in the rear.
     
  3. Feb 17, 2015 at 4:56 PM
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    I think I am going to. ECGS quoted me $579
     
  4. Feb 17, 2015 at 4:59 PM
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    Why not? Two COMPLETELY different lockers.

    I like ECGS, they hooked me up one time real good and I try to purchase everything from them when I can.
     
  5. Feb 17, 2015 at 5:01 PM
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    Oh yeah, great company. Good customer service and very knowledgeable.
     
  6. Feb 17, 2015 at 5:02 PM
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    I used it to weld the diffs to the axle tubes (to prevent the tubes spinning) and the upper link bracket to the diff and still had some left over. You could sell the rest if you want but I'd just hold onto it. Never know when you might be buying a welder and doing shit yourself :p Lol
     
  7. Feb 17, 2015 at 5:09 PM
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    I actually have a welder!! Haha. It's only a 135 eastwood I believe... I just can't learn welding on something so important (IMO) Someday.... some...day. :D
     
  8. Feb 17, 2015 at 8:14 PM
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    Tore apart the 80 axle tonight, and ordered rebuild kit
     
  9. Feb 18, 2015 at 3:18 PM
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    Got some more goodies today :cool:

    20150218_181155_zpsoyfepild_78e0fca510a7c801c1fb1affeae17fe4887a047c.jpg

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  10. Feb 18, 2015 at 3:37 PM
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    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    Me too. :luvya:

    [​IMG]DSC00230 by wyo_taco45, on Flickr

    Didn't you order that wire yesterday? That was fast.
     
  11. Feb 18, 2015 at 3:46 PM
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    I did order it yesterday haha. Free shipping too. They aren't very far from here though - maybe 4 hours. So that explains it. Cool goodies, at least mine will be on my truck before the decade is over though. :luvya:
     
  12. Feb 18, 2015 at 4:16 PM
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    Very nice fellas. I also got some pretty important parts today

    [​IMG]
     
  13. Feb 18, 2015 at 4:36 PM
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    lol I'm just cleaning all the old junk out of my axle and getting ready to put it all back together again. :cool:
     
  14. Feb 18, 2015 at 4:40 PM
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    Me too even though it was just "rebuilt" :rolleyes: At least now I'll feel better about everything since I know it will all be right and up to my standards.
     
  15. Feb 18, 2015 at 5:08 PM
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    What kind of slip yoke are you running in the smaller driveshaft?
     
  16. Feb 18, 2015 at 5:13 PM
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  17. Feb 18, 2015 at 5:38 PM
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    Hey jacob, tell all your mini truck buddies I'm looking for a pass drop t-case
     
  18. Feb 18, 2015 at 5:44 PM
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    Yeah I know a few people, I'll let you know. Top shift? You get my text?
     
  19. Feb 18, 2015 at 6:02 PM
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    yeah lol just replied
     
  20. Feb 18, 2015 at 6:52 PM
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    I've got the same 10" slip on my front driveshaft from trail fail. It's at the driveline shop being lengthened right meow. But, now that I'm 3 linking it I shouldn't need to worry about that much slip. Hell, should only use a few inches if I set it up right.
     
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