NCSU-4runner

wondering if those that have the bumpers and have done a SAS could post up pics of how you modified the mounting, especially those who still use it to winch. I've seen several ARB guys with solid axles but never a TJM, does anyone know someone thats done it?

TIA

Elvota

I've got a SAS , TJM and a winch.

Had to do some cutting and welded a few different brackets across the cross member. Not to bad. I did cut off more than I needed and would do it slightly differently if I was to do it again... but it works.

I'll try and take some detail pics and post up over the weekend.

NCSU-4runner

thats what i wanted, someone that "would do it different the second time". better to learn from other people's experience. I'd really appreciate the pics.

Elvota

Snapped some pics.


Basically, you loose the bolt holes at the frame where the SAS is welded... so the TJM only has mounts to the side. To compensate, I welded a bracket on each side.


The thing I would do differently is the cutting of the TJM bracket. You have to cut off the lower lip that rolls under the frame. I thought I had to cut the entire length, but you really only need to cut two pockets for the SAS hanger to notch into. If I had left the rest un-cut, I think I would have had a cleaner look and more metal to weld/ attach. You'll see what I am talking about when you get ready to hang the TJM.

That said, the route I ended up taking is working very well and I don't have any complaints.

NCSU-4runner

thank you for the pics

:bigclap:

masterwacker

I have a SAS with the TJM as well. I will get you some pictures tomorrow. Mine is setup a littel differently. I will explain when I post the pic

masterwacker

When I did my SAS I made sure that the front spring perch was out about 1/4" of an inch. After everything was done I trimmed the bracket setup for the TJM down until the bracket sat right on top of the front spring perch level. After I had the bumper on and everything was where it was supposed to go I welded the bracket to the spring perch and to the frame in several places. Made it a long stronger. Here is a couple of pictures so you see what I am talking about. Hope this helps.

side of bracket that was trimmed and welded


Pull back view of front


Close view of trimmed bracket. I know, I know, I need to strip and repaint!!!

masterwacker

give me a second, I screwed up the picture sizes

masterwacker

side of bracket that was trimmed and welded


Pull back view of front


Close view of trimmed bracket. I know, I know, I need to strip and repaint!!!

masterwacker

why is one gong to full view and the other is not??!!!???!!!!

Elvota

Funny.... I was just going to ask you how you got those cool thumbnails to full view to work. My pics always seem to post to big.

NCSU-4runner

thaks for the pictures guys

AH64ID

I asked this question about ARB's a while ago, let me see if I can find the thread...


EDIT: Best photos I got in that thread linky