Installing TeocaliMG's front differential drop kit

[Sitruc_btb]

Installed @TeocaliMG 's front diff drop today. I had pre cut the front diff skid beforehand, using Teo's template from another thread.
Cut the front skid plate left rear bracket off, since the drop bracket doesnt have a threaded hole, notched the side of it, and used an unused tapped hole in the frame to secure the front skid plate. I was in a bit of a rush finishing the cuts. I may clean them up later.

Rattle canned that sucker Badlands orange to match.

This kit is installed on my Badlands non Squatch. I have 1.5" spacer lift installed, making the total front shock length 24.5", which is about the same as some aftermarket shock options. I want to keep the axles/cv's in a less drastic operating range.

Post diff drop,.quick road test to settle suspension, ride height.

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[Oldhippie]

Very kool! I just got the same kit today… will get it installed along with Hoss 3 rack…maybe next week….any clues on install?

 

[Sitruc_btb]

Very kool! I just got the same kit today… will get it installed along with Hoss 3 rack…maybe next week….any clues on install?

The OEM front mount bracket has an extra piece of metal bent over the differential mount bushing. Just need to drop the diff enough to pull the bracket out. The right side spacer is simple enough. The rear mount was fun. There are two bolts securing the rear mount to the differential. The right side bolt hole uses a dowel pin for centering, hence the larger hole on the right side of the provided spacer. I lowered the diff and pushed it forward until I could get the spacer inbetween the mount and diff. Used a heel bar to help center the mount, spacer, and diff to run the new bolts in. Loosely installed all fasteners, then gave em some ugga duggas with my 1/2" air gun.

 

[TeocaliMG]

Looks awesome!

If you really wanted to be anal about it, you could probably grind or shim that passenger side spacer to get the angles exactly symmetrical. I'm sure theres some vehicle-to-vehicle variability. (Could also be variability measurement to measurement)

Love the Orange! Dont hesitate to reach out if you have questions regarding install (other folks).

 

[Sitruc_btb]

Looks awesome!

If you really wanted to be anal about it, you could probably grind or shim that passenger side spacer to get the angles exactly symmetrical. I'm sure theres some vehicle-to-vehicle variability. (Could also be variability measurement to measurement)

Love the Orange! Dont hesitate to reach out if you have questions regarding install (other folks).

Thanks! The difference could also be from that angle gauge. It's sensitive, haha.

 

[murphtron]

Thanks! The difference could also be from that angle gauge. It's sensitive, haha.

Hey @Sitruc_btb on your Badlands non-sas you still have stock 33” tires, OEM Bilsteins and have added just the 1.5” lift?

CV angles look great. What is the angle measuring device?

 

[Sitruc_btb]

Hey @Sitruc_btb on your Badlands non-sas you still have stock 33” tires, OEM Bilsteins and have added just the 1.5” lift?

CV angles look great. What is the angle measuring device?

I changed the tires to 315.70r17 Firestones. Same size as the Squatch Goodyears. Yep OEM Badlands special Bilsteins, with a 1.5" top hat spacer.

Measuring device is a Cornwell tools magnetic angle gauge.

 

[murphtron]

I changed the tires to 315.70r17 Firestones. Same size as the Squatch Goodyears. Yep OEM Badlands special Bilsteins, with a 1.5" top hat spacer.

Measuring device is a Cornwell tools magnetic angle gauge.

Cool. So is it about 2.25” lift over stock (I’m assuming about .75” lift from the tires) ?

 

[Sitruc_btb]

Cool. So is it about 2.25” lift over stock (I’m assuming about .75” lift from the tires) ?

Yeah I guess so, according to the math. Doesnt sit much higher than a Sasquatch Bronco. It's not jacked up real high by any means, just a bit taller.

 

[murphtron]

If I remember correctly Squatch Badlands only has 1/2” greater clearance than non-squatch. Don’t recall the reasons why. That’s one reason why I didn’t go Squatch.

 

[Classic28]

Does anyone have a link to buy?

 

[Sitruc_btb]

If I remember correctly Squatch Badlands only has 1/2” greater clearance than non-squatch. Don’t recall the reasons why. That’s one reason why I didn’t go Squatch.

Correct, Badlands vs Squatch height is a 0.47" difference. Squatch is higher to clear the 315's. Stiffer spring rate or what, not sure.

 

[Sitruc_btb]

Does anyone have a link to buy?

Brokeninnovation.com

 

[Classic28]

Brokeninnovation.com

thanks

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