Tacoma Solid Axle Swap
Nov 18, 2003 | 11:49 AM
#306
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From: Fort Collins, CO
Close up of the ARB remounting would be much appreciated.
Looking sharp and near the finish line.
Do you have two tranny coolers? If not, what is the other thing that looks like one by the radiator? I have been meaning to ask, but just remembered now.
Looking sharp and near the finish line.
Do you have two tranny coolers? If not, what is the other thing that looks like one by the radiator? I have been meaning to ask, but just remembered now.
Nov 18, 2003 | 11:59 AM
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From: Duvall, WA
We *did* find a solution to the shackles hitting. We were a bit nose down anyway, so we went with 1" longer shackles and *POOF* instant 45* angle on the shackles at rest 
The second cooler was a power steering cooler. For the moment, it is gone. Eventually, I will figure out another place to mount it.
The second cooler was a power steering cooler. For the moment, it is gone. Eventually, I will figure out another place to mount it.
Nov 18, 2003 | 12:26 PM
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Originally posted by joez
those shackles may get hung up on rocks. they hang LOW. why didnt you sleeve the frame instead of using the shackle hangers?
those shackles may get hung up on rocks. they hang LOW. why didnt you sleeve the frame instead of using the shackle hangers?
Nov 18, 2003 | 12:28 PM
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Originally posted by KING
Power steering cooler??
Seems like you do a lot of turning...
Power steering cooler??
Seems like you do a lot of turning...
Nov 18, 2003 | 12:40 PM
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Originally posted by WATRD
I was having overheat problems with the stock rack and pinion and 35's, so I added a cooler. The new system is a bit more efficient, so I am hoping to get by without the cooler until I figure out how to mount it.
I was having overheat problems with the stock rack and pinion and 35's, so I added a cooler. The new system is a bit more efficient, so I am hoping to get by without the cooler until I figure out how to mount it.
Haven't managed to get an oil cooler in there have you? LOL
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Nov 18, 2003 | 02:21 PM
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Originally posted by KING
Oh wow, I never imagined this could happen, but I suppose it's pretty obvious now considering you're turning a larger and heavier tire.
Haven't managed to get an oil cooler in there have you? LOL
Oh wow, I never imagined this could happen, but I suppose it's pretty obvious now considering you're turning a larger and heavier tire.
Haven't managed to get an oil cooler in there have you? LOL
Nov 18, 2003 | 02:22 PM
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Originally posted by outdoorfever
looks awesome rob and everyone that helped! you guys were a team for sure! great job, ~kyle
looks awesome rob and everyone that helped! you guys were a team for sure! great job, ~kyle
Nov 18, 2003 | 02:33 PM
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From: Hamilton, ON
Originally posted by Shane
I'm gonna have to print that out and show it to my truck, it needs some reassurance and motivation right now.
I'm gonna have to print that out and show it to my truck, it needs some reassurance and motivation right now.
Nov 18, 2003 | 03:26 PM
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Originally posted by WATRD
Sleeving the frame is not really an option with the newer Tacoma's. When they redesigned the frame in 2001 they moved the bend in it to EXACTLY the wrong place. It could be done, but it would require a serious rebuilt/redesign of that frame section. Maybe someday, but we weren't up for it this time around.
Sleeving the frame is not really an option with the newer Tacoma's. When they redesigned the frame in 2001 they moved the bend in it to EXACTLY the wrong place. It could be done, but it would require a serious rebuilt/redesign of that frame section. Maybe someday, but we weren't up for it this time around.
