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Solid Axle Swap BS Thread

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

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  1. Apr 11, 2017 at 7:35 PM
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    Big tires are too expensive for me to do that with
     
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  2. Apr 12, 2017 at 1:13 AM
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    I have a big ass aluminum floor jack inside my tool box with a big piece of wood for extra leverage. I can still use it after the SAS, and have used it on the trails before. Way easier, faster and less scary than a hi lift.
     
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  3. Apr 12, 2017 at 10:52 AM
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    Any tall guys in here with aftermarket seats? I'm 6'4" and think I might have broken something on my seat this last trip lol. Just picked up a leather passenger seat from a 4Runner, but want to have something better for the drivers seat.
     
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  4. Apr 13, 2017 at 12:14 PM
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  5. Apr 13, 2017 at 12:25 PM
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    That will work fine, but you know wire gauge and sheet metal gauge are a little different. I have a chart and I just use a caliper to measure. It's only a few thousandths difference, but in the 14-16 gauge range, the wire and sheet metal could be measured wrong. Not a big deal at all and they will work fine, just wanted to make sure you are aware :)

    :edit: Amazon listing is wrong, that is a sheet metal gauge, not a wire gauge :thumbsup:
     
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    bullaculla, Apr 13, 2017
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  6. Apr 13, 2017 at 12:27 PM
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    Right, this is just for sheet metal. I don't have calipers yet...
     
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  7. Apr 13, 2017 at 12:30 PM
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    It says it's for wire gauge. But it's close enough that it'll work fine for sheet metal too. A few thousandths won't matter.

    :edit:
    I checked the dimensions on your gage and compared them to my chart, and those are sheet metal dimensions so the Amazon listing is wrong. That is a sheet metal gauge.
     
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    bullaculla, Apr 13, 2017
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  8. Apr 13, 2017 at 12:43 PM
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    It is a sheet metal gauge, I edited my posts.
    Amazon listing is wrong, but like I said, the dimensions are only a couple thousandths difference, so it'll work for either.
     
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  9. Apr 13, 2017 at 2:25 PM
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    honestly I've only got one flat off road and that tire was pissing me off so i ended it i wouldn't do the same again. But seeing how as i don't even carry a spare with me the jack is there for looks.
     
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  10. Apr 14, 2017 at 5:30 AM
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    damn, no spare? Hopefully the guys you wheel with have big arse tires with the same wheel bolt pattern :D
     
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  11. Apr 14, 2017 at 6:59 AM
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    Lol no. One of my Buddies is pushing up to 40's this summer and he has enough room to Cary a spare but who knows. I guess our wheeling style just doesn't kill tires often. The one tire I lost was a patched tire and the repair had failed for the third time hence my destructive attitude twards it
     
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  12. Apr 14, 2017 at 10:45 AM
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    I would be nervous wheeling without a spare :D

    But again, if you haven't had tire failure than why worry...though gotta watch for Murphey's law haha
     
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  13. Apr 14, 2017 at 4:39 PM
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    Yeah I don't have a spare yet lol.
     
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  14. Apr 14, 2017 at 4:47 PM
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    I have 4 hutchinsons and 37" MTRs inbound. I'm probably just gonna buy a cheap and lightweight 17" wheel, and a cheap 37" tire for a spare.
    Now way I'm gonna buy matching spares.
     
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    I always have a spare back at camp. So if shit does go sideways I have a back up plan. Having said that it's not on a rim so have swap it at camp and bring it back
     
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  16. Apr 15, 2017 at 10:57 AM
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    Hopefully you don't drive too far away from home :D

    I also bought a beater tire for my spare. 40"s are too expensive :eek:

    Ah, I see. Mounting those big tires on the wheels can be a pain sometimes...nothing that a couple of guys jumping on it to set it cannot fix:D
     
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  17. Apr 15, 2017 at 7:44 PM
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    Three new ball joints in my F250 today and I'm willing to stay on Toyota axles just so that you don't need a monster impact and a sledge to work on it! 60 outers are pure beef.

    Fortunately I just pulled the trigger on a Dewalt 1/2" impact that made it about a 3 hour job total. It would have taken all day with hand tools.
     
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  18. Apr 15, 2017 at 8:59 PM
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    That's why you go with a kingpin D60 instead for an offroad build :D
     
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  19. Apr 15, 2017 at 9:29 PM
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    D60s ain't shit :rofl:
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    Gotta love that shock angle...
     
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    Things you see only in Hawaii!! haha
     
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