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Title: Yota solid axel conversion
Post by: Deano on 02/11/07 - 06:53PM

I am a jeeper through and through, but a friend and i are are doing a solid axel conversion on a 1986 Toyota 4-Runner and since its in my garage I thought I would tell ya about it. We are getting rid of the standard IFS in the front and putting a solid axel in. This project so far is the biggest I have yet to do. So far we have got rid of all IFS parts, bump stops, torsion bars, steering, and other brackets off the frame with the help of a plasma cutter. We have a 5 inch lift kit, links, axel truss, ring gear armor, 6 shooter knuckles, high steer links, shock hoops, 5150s,and new drive shaft to put on. In the new third member and rear we have already put 5;29 gears and lockers. Im sure Im leaving something out and I will have pics in the next day or so.

Title: Re: Yota solid axel conversion
Post by: Big Pimpin on 02/11/07 - 07:28PM

(http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r148/crushmotorsports/worthless.gif)

 :biggrin:

Title: Re: Yota solid axel conversion
Post by: YJ_Aaron on 02/11/07 - 08:39PM

Have fun.... been there and done that a couple times.  Don't forget the pics.

Title: Re: Yota solid axel conversion
Post by: Deano on 02/22/07 - 09:51PM

Here are some pics after taking out the IFS, bump stops, shock mounts, and steering. and the bundle of parts after hacking it all off. I will keep you posted on this project, its just the begining.
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r15/deano003/Picture240.jpg)
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r15/deano003/Picture239.jpg)
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r15/deano003/Picture238.jpg)
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r15/deano003/Picture241.jpg)

Title: Re: Yota solid axel conversion
Post by: OJTV8CJ on 02/23/07 - 11:22AM

Is the axle supposed to be turned 90 degrees (the first picture)? :confused:

I dont' know allot about Toyota's.  Looks good.

Title: Re: Yota solid axel conversion
Post by: LibertyPatriot on 02/23/07 - 11:26AM

Quote from: "OJTV8XJ"

Is the axle supposed to be turned 90 degrees (the first picture)? :confused:

I dont' know allot about Toyota's.  Looks good.

Talk about getting side tracked!

Title: Re: Yota solid axel conversion
Post by: YJ_Aaron on 02/23/07 - 11:42AM

Are you going to convert so you can run the IFS brakes on the solid axle?

Title: Re: Yota solid axel conversion
Post by: LoneWolf on 02/23/07 - 12:11PM

This is cool .. love seeing stuff like this... Thanks for posting up pics.

Title: Re: Yota solid axel conversion
Post by: Deano on 03/19/07 - 10:17PM

my friend of mine Jay got the axel done :applaudit: 5:29's, locker, ring gear armor, axel trussed, six shooter knuckels and over sized rotors, and all new bearings and seals. Ill keep you posted,
(http://[img]http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r15/deano003/Picture244.jpg)
(http://[img]http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r15/deano003/Picture246.jpg)

Title: Re: Yota solid axel conversion
Post by: ford381stroker on 04/13/07 - 12:00AM

he has got some serious money tied up in that axle now !!  pure beef.  what kind of axle shafts.  hopefully chromoly longfields??

Title: Re: Yota solid axel conversion
Post by: Deano on 04/19/07 - 08:36PM

Stock for now but knowing him he will very soon. The front is done and in!! Now he is putting the stance back in the back but that takes some hacking also. I will post pics soon!!!