SAS Tundra

apimpdad · 04-23-2009, 08:27 AM

My truck has actually been done for a while, but I am new to this site and I figured it couldn't hurt if I posted it here. Its a 2002 Tundra that was sas'd back in January of 2007 and has gone through a couple of minor rebuilds to date. I live in Central Florida, so this isnt a rock rig by any means, but mostly used for mud and some trail use. Not to mention it is my DD. It has an Inchworm 2.28 Reduction box, Sterling 10.5" rear axle, Dana 50 front, 4.88 gears and 38" toyo mud terrains.

Here are a few off roading pics...

This picture was in April's issue of Peterons 4 Wheel Off Road magazine...

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***Corey*** · 04-23-2009, 08:32 AM

Very nice.
You should post some pics in the seven year anniversary thread.
http://www.yotatech.com/f121/yotatec...-video-168528/

gmack192 · 04-23-2009, 08:53 AM

sweet truck I used to live in Apopka, seeing pics of the MUD HOLE does make me home sick LOL

4banginRunner · 04-23-2009, 10:22 AM

thats a thing of beauty!

I need me a Tundra

ozziesironmanoffroad · 04-23-2009, 10:27 AM

thats what i want to do to my tundra when i get one.

apimpdad · 04-26-2009, 08:55 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys

apimpdad · 05-12-2009, 05:50 PM

here are just a few other random pictures.... I havent been wheeling in a while

apimpdad · 06-12-2009, 08:34 AM

A few mild obstacle course pics...

apimpdad · 06-30-2009, 09:18 AM

I got my old 94 steering box all put back together from being rebuilt and tapped for hydro assist. I also got a brand new Howe 1.5"x8" ram for $75. I also got the mounts all welded up for the ram and now just waiting on the hoses and fittings from PSC. I also installed a stock power steering cooler off of a 2005 F-250 that I got for free. I will be doing the pump mod also to increase flow.

Got the box back together and the mounts all done for the ram. Just waiting on the hoses now.

Teuf · 06-30-2009, 10:45 AM

Dang, i want a Tundra, a red one, nice job pimpdad

HazMat · 06-30-2009, 10:48 AM

I remember the pic from petersons. Very nice. I'm glad we dont have so much mud like that up here in Pennsyltucky. I'd have to say that is the first SA tundra i have ever seen.

apimpdad · 07-01-2009, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HazMat

I remember the pic from petersons. Very nice. I'm glad we dont have so much mud like that up here in Pennsyltucky. I'd have to say that is the first SA tundra i have ever seen.

There are quite a few SAS tundras out there. The guy that I bought my ram from has probably the most well built tundra. He competed in the Ultimate Adventure last year.

mattaway · 07-01-2009, 06:54 PM

HazMat, what's wrong with mud?!

apimpdad.... how'd you like the thornbirds? i'm thinking about getting a set when my tsl's wear out.

they look like they'd be decent on the street and still pull good in the mud... am i right?

apimpdad · 07-01-2009, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattaway

HazMat, what's wrong with mud?!

apimpdad.... how'd you like the thornbirds? i'm thinking about getting a set when my tsl's wear out.

they look like they'd be decent on the street and still pull good in the mud... am i right?

They ride like ass on the street and are mediocre in the mud. If I were you, I would stick with TSL's.

**waskillywabbit** · 07-01-2009, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apimpdad

There are quite a few SAS tundras out there. The guy that I bought my ram from has probably the most well built tundra. He competed in the Ultimate Adventure last year.

Yep, I saw him at WEROCK in Dayton, TN a couple weekends ago...he has one badass Tundra. It is incredible.

agusgus3 · 07-02-2009, 03:09 PM

Nice rig man, looks like a lot of fun to drive. Thornbirds are crap btw. loud on the street and useless off road. Parnelli Jones Dirt Gripz!!!

HazMat · 07-02-2009, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattaway

HazMat, what's wrong with mud?!?

Nothing wrong with it. Its just not my cup-o-tea. Ive had bad luck with it.

BAMF_CT2004 · 07-02-2009, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattaway

HazMat, what's wrong with mud?!

Everything!!!!

apimpdad · 07-02-2009, 09:39 PM

Yea the thornbirds weren't the best idea I had. They did terrible on the road and were mediocre off road. The Toyos were a definite upgrade.

apimpdad · 07-03-2009, 09:29 AM

all done, hopefully

LJ_24 · 08-07-2009, 01:00 AM

I'm planning to do an SAS swap for my 100 series landcruiser, I was wondering how much you spent on doing the SAS conversion for your tundra?

apimpdad · 10-05-2009, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LJ_24

I'm planning to do an SAS swap for my 100 series landcruiser, I was wondering how much you spent on doing the SAS conversion for your tundra?

Not sure on exact numbers, but since the swap and with all the other upgrades and things I have done since, over 15K into it I'd say.

Its been a while since I have been on here last, but about a month and a half ago I fell into a deep hole while crossing back over a creek and blew the motor. Replaced it myself and all is good now. But what a pain in the ass that was.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

87toy. · 10-06-2009, 09:45 PM

OPPS! well at least you know your truck better now.

jadam318 · 10-13-2009, 02:21 PM

Wow. Hard luck with the water, huh? Great looking truck, though.

apimpdad · 11-08-2009, 01:23 PM

Well I decided (for now at least) to just re-do what I had to begin with in the rear. I flipped the shackle in the rear with ruffstuff shackle mounts and home made 4" shackles. I ended up taking 2 leafs out of the springs. It is a lot smoother now and has a few more inches of uptravel. The only things that I need to address now are longer shackles (5" or 6") and move the pinion angle down, either with shims or just wait and get new spring perches and ubolts so i can flip the u bolts all in one shot.

When I took out the old springs, the centering pin on the passenger side had sheared off and was bent....

shackle mounts I made for the frame...

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04-23-2009, 10:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
4banginRunner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: With all the Ho Butts in Mount Carmel, PA Posts: 1,706	thats a thing of beauty! I need me a Tundra __________________ 87 Toyota 4Runner 22RE--5spd swap (W56)--4.56s--BJ spacers--Pro Comp Stage II 4" bracket lift--63" Chevys w/2" blocks--40 series--late style steering box swap--BudBuilt Dual Case X-member--V6 calipers--32s--MC rear bumper--SAS parts collecting time... *79 Toyota Longbed 4x4* Frame-off Resto time. *04 GMC Sierra 1500* the DD

04-23-2009, 10:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 5,677	thats what i want to do to my tundra when i get one. __________________ The 22r series engines are made from the fires of hell, and will fight tooth and nail to not be sent back. 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22re, 1200 miles on the rebuild engine builder .268 cam pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? my trucks official buildup thread

05-12-2009, 05:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
apimpdad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 12	here are just a few other random pictures.... I havent been wheeling in a while Last edited by apimpdad; 07-01-2009 at 07:34 PM.

06-30-2009, 10:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
HazMat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 335	I remember the pic from petersons. Very nice. I'm glad we dont have so much mud like that up here in Pennsyltucky. I'd have to say that is the first SA tundra i have ever seen. __________________ 2004 3.4l Taco TRD SR5 Lil' bit-o-Lift, 32" General Grabbers, Softopper, 05TRD Wheels 95.5 2.7L Taco (RIP) Burned up!!

04-23-2009, 08:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
gmack192 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 34	sweet truck I used to live in Apopka, seeing pics of the MUD HOLE does make me home sick LOL

04-26-2009, 08:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
apimpdad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 12	Thanks for the compliments guys

06-12-2009, 08:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
apimpdad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 12	A few mild obstacle course pics...

06-30-2009, 09:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
apimpdad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 12	I got my old 94 steering box all put back together from being rebuilt and tapped for hydro assist. I also got a brand new Howe 1.5"x8" ram for $75. I also got the mounts all welded up for the ram and now just waiting on the hoses and fittings from PSC. I also installed a stock power steering cooler off of a 2005 F-250 that I got for free. I will be doing the pump mod also to increase flow. Got the box back together and the mounts all done for the ram. Just waiting on the hoses now.

06-30-2009, 10:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
Teuf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa, Ca Posts: 495	Dang, i want a Tundra, a red one, nice job pimpdad

07-01-2009, 06:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
mattaway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Fort Myers, FL Posts: 312	HazMat, what's wrong with mud?! apimpdad.... how'd you like the thornbirds? i'm thinking about getting a set when my tsl's wear out. they look like they'd be decent on the street and still pull good in the mud... am i right? __________________ '92 Pickup Ext. Cab 22re 5spd 4x4 31/9.5 TSL Radials Rattlecan'd Olive Drab DD/WW!

07-02-2009, 03:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
agusgus3 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 134	Nice rig man, looks like a lot of fun to drive. Thornbirds are crap btw. loud on the street and useless off road. Parnelli Jones Dirt Gripz!!!

07-02-2009, 09:39 PM	#19 (permalink)
apimpdad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 12	Yea the thornbirds weren't the best idea I had. They did terrible on the road and were mediocre off road. The Toyos were a definite upgrade.

07-03-2009, 09:29 AM	#20 (permalink)
apimpdad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 12	all done, hopefully

08-07-2009, 01:00 AM	#21 (permalink)
LJ_24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 88	I'm planning to do an SAS swap for my 100 series landcruiser, I was wondering how much you spent on doing the SAS conversion for your tundra? __________________ 1998 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER: Buy my 3rd gen 4runner OEM turn signals and front marker lens: http://www.yotatech.com/f109/3rd-gen...r-lens-192026/

10-06-2009, 09:45 PM	#23 (permalink)
87toy. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Princeton texas Posts: 357	OPPS! well at least you know your truck better now. __________________ black 05 tundra v6 6 speed

10-13-2009, 02:21 PM	#24 (permalink)
jadam318 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lame Deer, MT Posts: 22	Wow. Hard luck with the water, huh? Great looking truck, though.

11-08-2009, 01:23 PM	#25 (permalink)
apimpdad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 12	Well I decided (for now at least) to just re-do what I had to begin with in the rear. I flipped the shackle in the rear with ruffstuff shackle mounts and home made 4" shackles. I ended up taking 2 leafs out of the springs. It is a lot smoother now and has a few more inches of uptravel. The only things that I need to address now are longer shackles (5" or 6") and move the pinion angle down, either with shims or just wait and get new spring perches and ubolts so i can flip the u bolts all in one shot. When I took out the old springs, the centering pin on the passenger side had sheared off and was bent.... shackle mounts I made for the frame...

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