SOA Parts: What, Where and How much

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how do you think the dt8000 would do with lift springs? I have heard them mentioned but seems to not be used alot either way. I am going to be running 4" alcans and need more input on shocks b/c i throw down 150=300 plus $ on some. I want this to be a one time purchase thing!
 
For the business that you attached a link for, do you have to send them your front axle? Also, with that, will one need to purchase steering modifications to make it work?

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hickok said:
What happened to Proffitt's kit? Did they discontinue the "kit"?
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The "KIT" i bought from them included one REALLY REALLY bent cut and turned front housing that was complete assembled and the person at the alignment shop pointed out the NASTY bend in the thing! I was almost embarresed that i didnt notice it! It was noticeably to the naked eye!

I dont see how on earth they coulda cut and turned this thing properly with how bent it was. Luckily they sent me another but the time and effort involved makes me say "GO ELSEWHERE!!!!!!"

Here is a pic of the bent housing! Can you tell?

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GLTHFJ60 said:
For the business that you attached a link for, do you have to send them your front axle? Also, with that, will one need to purchase steering modifications to make it work?

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a lot of the shops have the option of sending yours in or buying one outright. Usually a core charge applies, the best thing to do is contact them direct.
 
It would be easier to do it myself I think. What do you mean by a core charge? Why does it exist? Keep in mind that I am a green-horn. Thanks!

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GLTHFJ60 said:
It would be easier to do it myself I think. What do you mean by a core charge? Why does it exist? Keep in mind that I am a green-horn. Thanks!

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basically it will cost less if you send your axle in in exchange for a cut and turned one. You pay more for buying the cut and turned from them outright and keeping your stock one.

It would probably be easier to buy a cut and turned axle, but more expensive.
 
Once again showing my green-horn status, what do you mean by 'cut and turn?'

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Sorry, a "cut and turn" is often recommended for SOA in order to correct front pinion angle.

when you look under a stock cruiser, the angle of the pinion is very small, almost horizontal. When a vehilce is lifted the tranfers case becomes higher with respect to the diff and pinion. You want the pinion flange pointing up toward the tranfer case flange. most SUA (spring under axle) lifts use wedges or shims between the axle and spring pack to increase the pinion angle, but with more significant lifts like an SOA, the cut and turn proceedure is prefered.

A cut in turn is generally just as it sounds. It requires actually cutting the axle housing, turning it to the appropriate angle and then welding it back together. here is a link for more info on the process: Cut and Turn

the technical links here at mud has great info on the whole process.
 
OH!! Ok, now I understand. Thank you. I can definately see why that is preferred. $150-$200 is not that much. Typically, how long does it take for a shop to perform this mod? A week?

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lowtideride said:
i got bent up arms from W at over the hill 4x4.....uses all stock steering and only cost 75 bucks...
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Tide,

I am installing a 60 axle in my mini truck, thus spring over. I am also going to use the stock steering from the 60. I am very interested in the "bent up" arms that you referred to. Can you give me any pics of these?

Update- I spoke to W. and he said that they basically heat and bend the arms to be hysteer and re-taper the double TRE.
 
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Pictures are always a good thing in my book. This is probably going to be the route that I will follow with my rig. Thanks.

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