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Diff Drop 7 inch Bds

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by cementsharktrd, Jan 6, 2022.

  1. Jan 6, 2022 at 1:27 PM
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    My cv axles are angled a bit, would a diff drop help them get back to stock angle?
     
  2. Jan 6, 2022 at 1:30 PM
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    If you have a BDS 7” lift then your CV angle is fine because the diff has already been dropped via the brackets.
     
  3. Jan 6, 2022 at 1:54 PM
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    So the cv axles not being straight is okay?
     
  4. Jan 6, 2022 at 1:59 PM
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    Yes. The purpose of the drop bracket is to lower the diff so that the CV angle is back to stock level.
     
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  5. Jan 6, 2022 at 2:33 PM
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    So this looks normal? For a lifted truck.
     
  6. Jan 6, 2022 at 2:36 PM
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    Is there a picture?
     
  7. Jan 6, 2022 at 2:45 PM
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  8. Jan 6, 2022 at 2:46 PM
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    upload_2022-1-6_14-46-25.jpg Here’s the picture
     
  9. Jan 6, 2022 at 2:58 PM
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    I have the exact same lift as you. Same angle as yours. Don't let the CV boot deceive you. Angle of the picture was taken differently as well.

    upload_2022-1-6_14-57-49.jpg

    upload_2022-1-6_14-48-26.jpg
     
  10. Jan 6, 2022 at 3:00 PM
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    Yeah my wheel was turned hard left too in the photo.
     
  11. Jan 6, 2022 at 3:01 PM
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    You got coach builder tie rods?
     
  12. Jan 6, 2022 at 3:05 PM
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    Yes sir. Get yourself some ABS protection as well. With our front end so exposed it's easy for something to get to it. Took off the sway bar. Gusseted the drop bracket. Replaced the LCA. Just a few things :D
     
  13. Jan 6, 2022 at 3:43 PM
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    Links to these products? Thanks man
     
  14. Jan 6, 2022 at 3:47 PM
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    What do you gain front removing front sway bar
     
  15. Jan 6, 2022 at 3:55 PM
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    ABS sensor guard: https://sdhqoffroad.com/products/sdhq-built-billet-abs-guards
    LCA: https://www.polyperformance.com/tot...length-chromoly-boxed-lowers-for-07-18-tundra
    I took my drop brackets to a shop to weld on gussets because it would bend at the corners (from hitting big rocks) and the driver side diff mount is prone to cracking

    Better articulation for going off road.
     
  16. Jan 13, 2022 at 2:10 PM
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    I just ordered the ABS sensor guards, did you have to remove your wheels to install these? Im trying not to.
     
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  17. Jan 13, 2022 at 2:17 PM
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    Nope. Easypeasy.
     
  18. Jan 14, 2022 at 8:27 AM
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    Awesome, appreciate it brother.
     
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  19. Mar 27, 2022 at 10:16 PM
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    Did you install your tie rods yourself? if so, I have a couple of questions thanks
     
  20. Mar 28, 2022 at 5:08 AM
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    You could turn your coilovers down to flatten the angles
     

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