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 Diff drop brackets and 2 Gen Rodeo
#648798
09/21/05 08:52 AM
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Joined: Sep 2002
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Did somebody used the diff drop kit on a 2 gen Rodeo ? Please share the experience. How difficult is the installation process (time, skill level, custom fabrications necessity) ?
Does the R&P steering must be touched in the installation ?
Does it make sence to combine the kit installation with ARB front locker installation, or the installation processes are unrelated ?
How much better the CV angles are ?
Thanks !
Oleg
Axiom 4WD 2004: OME shocks, 32" BFG Mudders, RockSliderz, OME929+2" spacers, Stinkyfab bent RE rear links, front ARB locker, rear No-Slip locker, DOR front axle lowering kit, custom middle section skid plate, IronMan torsion bars.
Deceased Rodeo'02 4WD.
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 Re: Diff drop brackets and 2 Gen Rodeo
[Re: holger]
#648799
09/21/05 10:17 AM
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Joined: Apr 2003
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Body Damage is Cool
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1)Bigpoppax2 is going to do it to his 2nd gen before uwharrie.Custom fabing would include making the brackets if they are different than 1st gens.I would set aside a weekend to do this. 2)Nope 3)I would do all of it at the same time since most of the same parts will need to be taken loose. 4)Don't know yet <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Diff drop brackets and 2 Gen Rodeo
[Re: Bansil]
#648800
09/21/05 11:58 AM
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Joined: Feb 2000
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I have a set of brackets that I will be sending out to Joe next week to install and test for me.
Joe
A little old lady once asked me why I have those big heavy bumpers on my truck, I responded "if I bump into something, I win!!" "BTW, I did bump into a Chev Minvan at about 30 MPH...it lost!"
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Re: Diff drop brackets and 2 Gen Rodeo
[Re: Joe Darlington]
#648801
09/21/05 08:53 PM
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Joined: Sep 2002
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Body Damage is Cool
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Joe and Bansil, please keep this board informed about the issue.
Thanks !
Oleg
Axiom 4WD 2004: OME shocks, 32" BFG Mudders, RockSliderz, OME929+2" spacers, Stinkyfab bent RE rear links, front ARB locker, rear No-Slip locker, DOR front axle lowering kit, custom middle section skid plate, IronMan torsion bars.
Deceased Rodeo'02 4WD.
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Re: Diff drop brackets and 2 Gen Rodeo
[Re: holger]
#648802
10/29/05 02:11 AM
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Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 4,016
Isuzu Moderator
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Any updates on this? Off-hand I had always just assumed 1st gen and 2nd gen Rodeos used the same brackets... is that not the case <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
Sean Strawmyer Back and ready to rock...... crawl. From Indiana or surrounding states and interested in wheelin'? Check out www.mwior.com
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Re: Diff drop brackets and 2 Gen Rodeo
[Re: strawmyers]
#648803
10/31/05 04:46 AM
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Joined: Feb 2004
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I deliverd the prototype brackets to Bigpappax2 this weekend at Uwharrie. I heard him say he'd probably get them in this winter to test them out <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />Andre
"SERENITY NOW!"
1995 Passport - TH700R4 - Twin-sticked Dana300 w/tera 4:1 - Leaf sprung SAS w/Dana 60/14BFF - 38.5x11 Boggers - DOR bumper w/ MM SE9500
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Re: Diff drop brackets and 2 Gen Rodeo
[Re: Starchild]
#648804
10/31/05 01:53 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
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As soon as I can make up my mind as to locking the front or not I'll tear into the front end. I have a 4.77 front third to install, along with a 4.77 disc braked D44 that will probably end up with a Aussie locker.
I'll snap pictures and report back when I get into this.
Joe
A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone.
98 Passport 33's, Supercharged, Calmini Bumper, rockbars, diff drops, Teralows, 4.77's, Aussie and ARB lockers, Safari snorkel, Optima red top.
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Re: Diff drop brackets and 2 Gen Rodeo
[Re: Bigpoppax2]
#648805
04/12/06 08:57 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
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Roll Me Over
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Ok, better late than never I have done the diff drops on mine. I also installed a 4.77 front third and an ARB at the same time. There's no sense having to drop the front end more than once. I got my 4.77 rear end installed with an Aussie locker as well. Tad, Joel(spacecab90), and I did the install at Uwharrie last Thursday and the only issue that I ran into was the diff was awefully hard to get back into position. We ended up cutting a 45 degree angle off the bottom of the drivers side bracket. This allowed for some more clearance needed to get thing up and bolted on. I'll snap some shots tonight and get them up. I have enough t-bar crank to clear 285's and my cv's are basically flat. Very nice to see flat cv's again. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Joe
A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone.
98 Passport 33's, Supercharged, Calmini Bumper, rockbars, diff drops, Teralows, 4.77's, Aussie and ARB lockers, Safari snorkel, Optima red top.
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Re: Diff drop brackets and 2 Gen Rodeo
[Re: Bigpoppax2]
#648806
04/13/06 12:04 AM
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Joined: Mar 2001
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That sounds great! I've pretty much gotten all the parts I need to regear with 4.77's also. Only thing left is to buy rear ARB. Joe D is making me up a set of diff drop brackets and crossbar mod. Maybe you guys should all come to Memphis for Music Fest or BBQ Contest....and just a little wrenchin!
'99 Trooper, ARBs, 4.77s, ARB bullbar, Warn M8000 w/Amsteel, OME 912s w/2.5" spacers, Rancho 9000xs, K&N/Magnaflow, 33" Kumho MT's, Aisins, boulder bars, Indy 4X brake lines, diff drop, Flexalite
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Re: Diff drop brackets and 2 Gen Rodeo
[Re: ducktrooper]
#648807
04/13/06 01:11 AM
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Joined: Feb 2000
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Setup a date this fall or late summer  You found a wide axle I take it? -Tad
1994 Trooper. 3.2 DOHC/auto. 4.77s,3xARB, OME 919HD springs. 34" Swamper LTBs 2001 Trooper "stock" <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> http://www.planetisuzoo.com
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