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Solid Axle Swap BS Thread

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

  1. Jan 4, 2025 at 6:56 AM
    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    it’s whining because you don’t use her enough :D
     
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  2. Jan 5, 2025 at 9:55 AM
    Fernando

    Fernando Hammerdown

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    you’re right you know. Lowes parking lot is getting old. Lol
     
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    crawlerjamie1

    crawlerjamie1 Granite guru

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  4. Jan 6, 2025 at 11:38 PM
    betterbuckleup

    betterbuckleup Well-Known Member

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    Thought you were selling it?
     
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  5. Jan 7, 2025 at 5:22 AM
    Chadr7858

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    First shake down run on the trail Mart SAS. Everything went well. I need to revalve the front to 50/70. Sure am glad I modified the cross member. I'm at 24 1/4 to the frame on 37s now.

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  6. Jan 7, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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    Very nice work!!
     
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  7. Jan 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM
    ToyRyd04

    ToyRyd04 Taco Transformer

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    TG crossmember, if so, got any pics? Nice build, missed these posts.
     
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  8. Jan 7, 2025 at 8:37 AM
    Chadr7858

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    TG cross member, cut and frenched into the frame.

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  9. Jan 7, 2025 at 8:44 AM
    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    that’s the bumper mounting plate.

    I think you meant to say, modified the front hanger design and integrated the hanger into the front bumper mounting plate instead of mounting the hanger below the mounting plate.
     
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  10. Jan 7, 2025 at 9:06 AM
    ToyRyd04

    ToyRyd04 Taco Transformer

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    Ah okay, I was hoping you had a cool idea and chopped up the TG 3/8" crossmember. Something I've had on my mind for awhile, but havnt started. The rear section of the TG dual case crossmember really sucks.
     
  11. Jan 7, 2025 at 9:53 AM
    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    that clunk of metal of heavy AF
     
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  12. Jan 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
    ToyRyd04

    ToyRyd04 Taco Transformer

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    Very! When I had the single cross member it was a nice flat design. Dual case has such an odd slope that it sticks down right around my break over angle.
    One day I'll start cutting and bending it, drive train slope is the biggest issue. One day.....
     
  13. Jan 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
    Chadr7858

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    It identifies as a crossmember
     
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  14. Jan 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    Whatever makes IT happy
    :rofl:
     
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  15. Jan 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
    Fernando

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    money talks. I dont want to, to he honest. She makes me grin ear to ear
     
  16. Jan 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    Should be fun with Rear steer..
     
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  18. Jan 14, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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    My new one, not a Taco but will have a 3rz and A340 in it..

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  19. Jan 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
    crawlerjamie1

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    Looks good. Is that a wende chassis?

    Here’s mine, 2rz & a340. I need to upgrade to a 3rz though.
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  20. Jan 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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    Badass. Makes me miss my 1st gen yota truggy that I swapped in a 2rz and a a340 into.

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