SAS - is this normal for hole in frame at front shackle?

fordmgt1 · 05-08-2009, 05:13 AM

I used the plasma cutter to cut out the holes for the front shackles, but a stock hole in the frame is right above it. This is where the jigs put the hole though, is this normal? Or do I have a problem? Its and 86 4Runner and a Trail-gear kit. Thanks for the help.

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SteveO · 05-08-2009, 07:06 AM

Ya might want to put a plate over that to help strengthen the hole you just cut and the hole above it. Just an idea to help strengthen it.

fordmgt1 · 05-08-2009, 07:10 AM

Thanks, has anyone seen this on a 4Runner? I was looking and found some pics of trucks and I don't think they have a hole there at all.

gennro · 05-08-2009, 07:17 AM

Yeah my 1988 truck doesn't have that hole.

fordmgt1 · 05-08-2009, 07:23 AM

Well, sucks for me, must be a 4runner thing or an 86 thing

cootees · 05-08-2009, 07:36 AM

I have that hole on my 90 but when I did my swap it did not hit the hole like that.

fordmgt1 · 05-08-2009, 07:45 AM

Does it look like i did something wrong? I mean, anywhere you put the template it will hit that hole

algranger · 05-08-2009, 07:50 AM

should be fine just weld a plate on there with a hole in it for some strength

904_runner · 05-08-2009, 01:17 PM

Mine also had that hole. They are on most newer rigs i think.

Weld the shackle tube where it goes. then take a plate or so and grind it down so it goes over somewhat smoothly and weld that on to brace it up..

BLKNBLU · 05-09-2009, 10:32 PM

That's how mine are. Don't worry about it.

ocdropzone · 05-09-2009, 11:15 PM

plate it.
might as well pull the DS off your TC now, the splines are not gonna be long enough for you anyway....

05-08-2009, 07:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
SteveO Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NM Posts: 1,848	Ya might want to put a plate over that to help strengthen the hole you just cut and the hole above it. Just an idea to help strengthen it. __________________ http://www.Hunt4Steve.com In the span of time, life is short. Our life is like a wave on the ocean, a flower in the field, here today and gone tomorrow. Know yourself, know where you will spend eternity, for NOTHING else will matter when you die.

05-08-2009, 07:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
gennro Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 69	Yeah my 1988 truck doesn't have that hole. __________________ 1988 Toyota truck with a 1UZ swap http://www.yotatech.com/f158/88-toyo...s-more-181467/

05-08-2009, 07:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
cootees Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Roanoke Va Posts: 919	I have that hole on my 90 but when I did my swap it did not hit the hole like that. __________________ -- '90 4Runner 2Dr 3.0 / sas /OME 860 coils / rear e-locker / 32's/ MC Rear bumper / TG Sliders / surco basket / cobra 18 wxstII / ISR / Magnaflow exhaust

05-08-2009, 07:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
algranger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Here in the PNW Posts: 3,264	should be fine just weld a plate on there with a hole in it for some strength __________________ . . . I said lie, for me lying under a process tree . . . .

05-08-2009, 01:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
904_runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chico, California Posts: 3,794	Mine also had that hole. They are on most newer rigs i think. Weld the shackle tube where it goes. then take a plate or so and grind it down so it goes over somewhat smoothly and weld that on to brace it up.. __________________ Mike 1990 4runner: 3.4 swapped, 5-speed, sas'd, Rear leaf swap, Locked, 5.29's, 39.5" iroks on Beadlocks, Armor'd Longfields, Duals coming soon: My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/904_run...thread-158746/ http://www.treadlightly.org/ http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ery/index.html

05-08-2009, 07:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
fordmgt1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 57	Thanks, has anyone seen this on a 4Runner? I was looking and found some pics of trucks and I don't think they have a hole there at all.

05-08-2009, 07:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
fordmgt1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 57	Well, sucks for me, must be a 4runner thing or an 86 thing

05-08-2009, 07:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
fordmgt1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 57	Does it look like i did something wrong? I mean, anywhere you put the template it will hit that hole

05-09-2009, 10:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
BLKNBLU Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,668	That's how mine are. Don't worry about it. __________________ 86 4Runner, custom Sonoran Steel rear bumper, 4Crawler 1" body lift, rock sliders from Richard Stubbs, rear Lockright, SAS w/ARB My build thread. http://www.yotatech.com/f66/blknblu-s-sac-155872/

05-09-2009, 11:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,720	plate it. might as well pull the DS off your TC now, the splines are not gonna be long enough for you anyway.... __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others

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