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Solid Axle Swap BS Thread

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

  1. Jan 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
    colinb17

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    Damn, you've been holding out. When did you build that?!
     
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  2. Jan 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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    Oh, 7 to 8 yrs ago, sold it around 3 years ago.
     
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  3. Jan 15, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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    Who's up for a stupid question?

    Concerning the oil pan swap for the rear sump, how many of you relocated the dipstick?
     
  4. Jan 15, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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    Not me, just cut it shorter.
     
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    Only dipstick I’ve ever relocated was on this current rig I’m doing. It was pretty easy.
     
  6. Jan 15, 2025 at 6:18 PM
    Boomtacoma01

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    Yep its Adam's Chassis, Picking it up at the end of the month. did you just but that one this past year?
     
  7. Jan 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
    Boomtacoma01

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    Which engine? I did the rear pan conversion on 2 different RZ engines. Wasn't difficult at all.
     
  8. Jan 15, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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    3rz. I've sourced the individual parts for less money than buying the kit. Just wanted to know if relocating the dipstick was necessary.
     
  9. Jan 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
    Boomtacoma01

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    It is necessary. If its not relocated, it wont get an accurate oil level since the dipstick wont be in the deeper portion of the oil pan sump.

    There is a blank hole on the side of the block that just gets knocked out. The front hole can be plugged a few different ways. mine was out when working on it and I just tapped the old hole to 1/8npt and plugged it.
     
  10. Jan 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM
    crawlerjamie1

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    Yep I got it from a guy in oregon. I’ve changed a few little things on it but overall it was ready to go.
     
  11. Jan 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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    I started doing some stuff on mine. Hopefully I'll be joining the club soon. 20250108_164701.jpg 20250110_104035.jpg
     
  12. Jan 21, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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    Thank you for taking the time to share.
    I'm guessing your going with the Ford Dana 60 - 4 link and coil overs ? and the Toyota steering box? I'm Excited to see this all come together.
     
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  13. Jan 21, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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    I'm doing Superduty axles with the Martec kit and ori struts up front. I picked up a Redhead Toyota steering box ported for hydro assist. I figured I'll be a guinea pig for the Martec kit. My thought was it gets me back behind the wheel way faster than if I had to figure out my own setup.
     
  14. Jan 21, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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    Is there a new Martec kit?
     
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    Sounds like a beast is about to be born. No build thread I see but I'll be following along thank you.
     
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  16. Jan 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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    No, I just haven't seen anyone on the forum try one yet.
     
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    Thanks, maybe I'll start a thread if I find some time.
     
  18. Jan 22, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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    Rog. Yeh, I've started to follow a lot more builds on Instagram and YouTube, and have seen a few Martec Tacoma's there. Wasn't sure if they had revised their kit or something, and that's what you meant. Either way, enjoy the journey, I'm sure it'll be awesome!
     
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  19. Jan 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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    Yeah I was eyballing the shit out of it when it was for sale.
     
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  20. Jan 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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    It’s very well built. Really happy with what it does.
     
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