Solid Axle Swap BS Thread

Anyone run ECGS chromos ?

 

Welp, no turning back now

 

Thanks for sharing you build. I notice everyone puts the frame plates on. I get it, its for strength, but I always wondered my 95 runner had a steering box and as far as I know there was no extra strength in that frame so was wondering it its rally needed. Just thinking out loud.

 

Yes. I personally had a 1st gen tundra that the original builder did not plate, or sleeve the frame when mounting the steering box and it started to collapse the frame. I’ll have to dig for the pic

 

I believe you it makes sense the box frame will collapse without sleeves inside.

 

There’s a lot of force placed on the frame from turning big tires. Especially with ram assist while the tire is wedge against a rock. As @allenfab stated, I seen frame get tweaked from no plating. I reinforced mine on the top, bottom, and both sides includes sleeve through the frame. Rather be safe then sorry.

 

eventually, it will become the steering frame.

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFYl-DHR91B/?img_index=1&igsh=dHd6cWpzcWN1Nmdm

 

perfectly normal. isn’t it or am I missing something major? The relief cut in the frame actually prevents frame twist.

 

If anyone is wanting to add a front sway bar, this information might help you in the future. Making mine removable with .250 brackets instead of welding the brackets to the frame like the rear I have.

@Team_Jake since you were considering a front sway

Everything’s cut, measured for clearance twice, and ready to weld. Will triple check clearance when I start on the air bump in a week or two. Clears lock to lock (pitman arm and tire) by an inch or so and is +1” away from CO. Currently, trying to get some 1.75” tube bend to tie the tower together.

Brand: TK1 KOH ULTRA 4
Bar: 43.50
Tube: 40.75”
End link: aluminum 12-13”
Arm: 20”
Splined block: offset

 

Anyone know where I can get this. They do not ship to Canada.

https://www.rockhoundoffroad.com/product-page/1-ton-brake-master-to-booster-adapter-05-15-tacoma

 

Is this an option? https://trailtoys.net/products/one-ton-master-cylinder-upgrade

 

Tried that backordered might just make my own adapter. It's not an emergency but don't want to leave it to the last minute.

 

Rock Hound Offroad makes an adapter for a 2000s dodge 2500 master cylinder to mate to the tundra booster. I received it the week I ordered it. Planning to install it next weekend

 

Yep I want one. But rockhound dose not deliver to Canada

 

Maybe @Steves104x4 can help ya out? He has always been super helpful and is active in the Ontario thread.

 

I'd be willing to send it to you, unless you know someone else in the US.

 

Thank you very much. I decided to make my own. Or try anyway. thanks

 

Could use some opinions on my axle placement-
Should I raise the frame height 1" to gain some distance between the diff and oil pan, or is it adequate where it is? Currently mocked up at a wheel base of 129".

 

you’re anticipating 23” ride height? 3 link I assume?