3 link options

chris85053 · 09-20-2008, 12:26 AM

am trying to find a good 3 link set up.. just seening whats stronger using a cross member or mounting off of frame.. opinons what be cool.. and pics whould be even better.. thanks

awsumdc · 09-20-2008, 08:27 AM

go to these links to see a three link system that goes to the frame. We have done them on two early model Taco's, a late model Taco and an FJ cruiser. Strong as hell and awesome flex with good road manners.

http://rides.webshots.com/album/378870315SnHRiA

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/564203253zyajmq

http://www.villagephotos.com/members...der_id=2024806

http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72522

Here are some pictures for you of the trucks. They all have the same three link system on them. The FJ nd the older Taco use's Johny Joints at both ends of the links and the '05 Taco use's huge 11/4" hiem joints at the axle end and johny joints at the frame on the links.

They all three use different front axles for the swap. The '02 Taco use's the tried and true Dana 44 out of a Jeep Wagoneer.
The Fj Cruiser use's an awesome Diamond axle housing with an FJ80 high pinion center section with elocker.
And the '05 Taco use's a Massive Currie Enterprise's Rock Jock 60 with 35 spline axles 5.38 gears and ford F-450 1 ton knuckles and unit bearings. Super Super strong.

Three different axles on three different trucks that all use the same three link system.

BOVADS · 09-20-2008, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awsumdc

just saw this pic, nice pic, and i know exactly where it is

Symon623 · 09-23-2008, 08:33 AM

Chris, here are some pics of my set up. I went off the frame, sacrificed some ground clearence for streetability. The ground clearence really hasn't been an issue.

Here you can see the passenger side frame mount and the upper link mount bolt through the frame;

Drivers side;

All 3;

More pics are here;
http://s78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...ota/?start=all

If you do a crossmember then it has to be removable and then you have to unhook the front suspension for trans removal????

Good luck.

chris85053 · 09-24-2008, 11:01 PM

anyone out there runs a upper link on the pass side frame with out hitting exhaust?

awsumdc · 09-25-2008, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris85053

anyone out there runs a upper link on the pass side frame with out hitting exhaust?

Yep. All of our top links are on the passenger side at the frame and none hit the exaust. I'll try to get some pics up fr you.

chris85053 · 09-25-2008, 11:28 PM

how should the upper link sit? try to get it level? or at same plane as your lowers?

awsumdc · 09-26-2008, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris85053

how should the upper link sit? try to get it level? or at same plane as your lowers?

My top link is almost level with the bottom links. This weekend I'll get some numbers for you so you can have an idea of how we set it up.

chris85053 · 09-26-2008, 11:21 AM

ok cool thanks

Hutch98 · 10-14-2008, 07:10 PM

Possible for some more pics of the pass side??

awsumdc · 10-14-2008, 08:34 PM

Sorry... ended up busy that weekend. I'll pm you my number. Call me saturady and I'll get some pictures of mine and the '02 Tacoma for you.

chris85053 · 10-14-2008, 08:37 PM

ok cool .. thanks alot...

awsumdc · 11-03-2008, 10:42 AM

Here are some of the pictures from Dans Three link.

09-20-2008, 12:26 AM	#1
chris85053 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: phoenix Posts: 411	3 link options am trying to find a good 3 link set up.. just seening whats stronger using a cross member or mounting off of frame.. opinons what be cool.. and pics whould be even better.. thanks

09-20-2008, 08:27 AM	#2
awsumdc Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SoCal, O.C. Posts: 2,723	go to these links to see a three link system that goes to the frame. We have done them on two early model Taco's, a late model Taco and an FJ cruiser. Strong as hell and awesome flex with good road manners. http://rides.webshots.com/album/378870315SnHRiA http://good-times.webshots.com/album/564203253zyajmq http://www.villagephotos.com/members...der_id=2024806 http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72522 Here are some pictures for you of the trucks. They all have the same three link system on them. The FJ nd the older Taco use's Johny Joints at both ends of the links and the '05 Taco use's huge 11/4" hiem joints at the axle end and johny joints at the frame on the links. They all three use different front axles for the swap. The '02 Taco use's the tried and true Dana 44 out of a Jeep Wagoneer. The Fj Cruiser use's an awesome Diamond axle housing with an FJ80 high pinion center section with elocker. And the '05 Taco use's a Massive Currie Enterprise's Rock Jock 60 with 35 spline axles 5.38 gears and ford F-450 1 ton knuckles and unit bearings. Super Super strong. Three different axles on three different trucks that all use the same three link system. __________________ '05 "SAC" Double Cab TRD Sport 4x4 with Marlin Crawler "Taco" Box and a bunch of other stuff. Linked, Locked & Large! "THE BEAST" *AKA "THE BIG SEXY"* Wyatt Scott 3.4 auto crawler install Installing an FJ Case into an 05+ Tacoma My Build thread. *Building "The Beast"* GOT SAC?

09-23-2008, 08:33 AM	#4
Symon623 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Peoria AZ Posts: 5,097	Chris, here are some pics of my set up. I went off the frame, sacrificed some ground clearence for streetability. The ground clearence really hasn't been an issue. Here you can see the passenger side frame mount and the upper link mount bolt through the frame; Drivers side; All 3; More pics are here; http://s78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...ota/?start=all If you do a crossmember then it has to be removable and then you have to unhook the front suspension for trans removal???? Good luck. __________________ Sy 85 Syota, 6.0/700r4/203/300/60's/Detroits/37 MTRk's/§XX§ 02 Cummins tow rig, a few goodies 06 FZ1, commuter High Country Renegades

10-14-2008, 07:10 PM	#10
Hutch98 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 283	Possible for some more pics of the pass side?? __________________ "Beer is proof that god loves us and wants us to be happy" Benjamin franklin

10-14-2008, 08:34 PM	#11
awsumdc Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SoCal, O.C. Posts: 2,723	Sorry... ended up busy that weekend. I'll pm you my number. Call me saturady and I'll get some pictures of mine and the '02 Tacoma for you. __________________ '05 "SAC" Double Cab TRD Sport 4x4 with Marlin Crawler "Taco" Box and a bunch of other stuff. Linked, Locked & Large! "THE BEAST" *AKA "THE BIG SEXY"* Wyatt Scott 3.4 auto crawler install Installing an FJ Case into an 05+ Tacoma My Build thread. *Building "The Beast"* GOT SAC?

09-24-2008, 11:01 PM	#5
chris85053 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: phoenix Posts: 411	anyone out there runs a upper link on the pass side frame with out hitting exhaust?

09-25-2008, 11:28 PM	#7
chris85053 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: phoenix Posts: 411	how should the upper link sit? try to get it level? or at same plane as your lowers?

09-26-2008, 11:21 AM	#9
chris85053 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: phoenix Posts: 411	ok cool thanks

10-14-2008, 08:37 PM	#12
chris85053 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: phoenix Posts: 411	ok cool .. thanks alot...

11-03-2008, 10:42 AM	#13
awsumdc Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SoCal, O.C. Posts: 2,723	Here are some of the pictures from Dans Three link. __________________ '05 "SAC" Double Cab TRD Sport 4x4 with Marlin Crawler "Taco" Box and a bunch of other stuff. Linked, Locked & Large! "THE BEAST" *AKA "THE BIG SEXY"* Wyatt Scott 3.4 auto crawler install Installing an FJ Case into an 05+ Tacoma My Build thread. *Building "The Beast"* GOT SAC?

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