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Solid Axle Swap BS Thread

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

  1. Jul 5, 2019 at 9:35 PM
    thegame

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    Meh just keep the brackets tacked in and cycle it, chances are you'll be fine. Just make sure the drag link and panhard are as close to the same length and angle as possible to minimize bump steer.
     
  2. Jul 6, 2019 at 12:26 AM
    Spoonman

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    I’ll do that. Thank you. I’m having a fun time trying to package everything under there.


    My upper link was hitting my motor mount so tonight I put some time into another new set of new mounts.
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    Some ugly welds, some decent ones. Not fully welded yet. But this is the idea. I’ll have about 3” more inches of clearance for the upper link now.
     
  3. Jul 31, 2019 at 5:04 PM
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  4. Aug 5, 2019 at 4:30 PM
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    Yoooo BS thread. I am Just starting to shred my truck for a 3 link swap with ruffstuff housing and Fj components. I dont know shit am am figuring it out on the way. Yeew!
     
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  5. Aug 5, 2019 at 4:53 PM
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    :spending: Get ready
     
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  6. Aug 14, 2019 at 7:03 PM
    Ariyan

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    This may be a dumb question but is it really easier to cut and grind down that frame verse just chopping the frame off and making a new one? Ive been tossing it around trying to plan how I want to tackle the project.
     
  7. Aug 14, 2019 at 7:06 PM
    malburg114

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    Cut and make a new frame. Maybe a little harder figuring everything out but in the end it’s less grinding and stronger, can raise The frame and motor for more uptravel and don’t have to weld all that length. And it’s quicker lol.
     
  8. Aug 14, 2019 at 7:14 PM
    Ariyan

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    In my head it seems easier in almost every way. But most people seem to just cut and grind so it made me wonder if I'm overlooking something about just chopping it off.
     
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  9. Aug 14, 2019 at 7:28 PM
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    Way easier to chop the frame off and build a new one.
     
  10. Aug 14, 2019 at 7:34 PM
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    I regret not doing it. I need to raise the motor about .5 inch and back a little and the frame needs a pretty good notch if I want anymore Uptravel.
     
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  11. Aug 14, 2019 at 7:51 PM
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    Definitely going to consider it, I still am in no rush to start but I want everything lined up for when I do... it was worth asking, just wasn’t sure why more people weren’t doing it.
     
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  12. Aug 14, 2019 at 8:10 PM
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    Vs stock Tacoma
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  13. Aug 14, 2019 at 9:37 PM
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    I’ll be chopping off the front frame. Finishing up the rear of the frame now. Northern 4Runner.

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  14. Aug 14, 2019 at 9:38 PM
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    When do you think your starting yours?
     
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    In roughly a month is the plan. I keep picking up side work so the T4R keeps getting pushed to the side. Need to weld up the body mount brackets still and add In a crossmember further forward. Then I can turn it around and start the front
     
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  16. Aug 14, 2019 at 9:45 PM
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    I’ll stalk your Instagram you’ll be doing it before me and I’m highly curious to see some pictures.
     
  17. Aug 24, 2019 at 7:04 PM
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    Because this place needs some more fab pictures. and i need suggestions on how to do the axle side bump pad. Anyone?

     
  18. Aug 24, 2019 at 10:51 PM
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    I’d make that strike plate a wee bit bigger
     
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