Sonoran Steel IFS Truss
08-06-2007, 06:28 PM
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Hardware is not included and never has been. You will need 4: 3/8" bolts that are 4" long. Grade 5 or 8. You can use 1/4" or 5/16" as well.
08-07-2007, 06:25 AM
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I know I know - I'll have to wait for the next round..
I was in in discussion with sschaefer3, but since I didnt have the truck I coulnt measure the spread to get the right one....
Oh well
Since the truck has been in Mod phase since new in 1989... whats another few months.....(yeah - original owner)
08-07-2007, 07:05 AM
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I guess the ? has already been answered, but I used 1/2" bolts with lock nuts, because I like the added strength in suspension parts. Good luck.......
08-07-2007, 09:44 AM
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This is just a thought, bu why not use Class 10.9 or 12.9 metric hardware so your truck remains metric requiring a smaller variety of tools to work on it.
12.9 is harder than standard grade 8. Typically you can bet capscrews up to 12.9 below a certain size which I believe you will exceed here. The nuts are typically 10.9.
Frank
12.9 is harder than standard grade 8. Typically you can bet capscrews up to 12.9 below a certain size which I believe you will exceed here. The nuts are typically 10.9.
Frank
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08-07-2007, 10:51 AM
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This is just a thought, bu why not use Class 10.9 or 12.9 metric hardware so your truck remains metric requiring a smaller variety of tools to work on it.
12.9 is harder than standard grade 8. Typically you can bet capscrews up to 12.9 below a certain size which I believe you will exceed here. The nuts are typically 10.9.
Frank
12.9 is harder than standard grade 8. Typically you can bet capscrews up to 12.9 below a certain size which I believe you will exceed here. The nuts are typically 10.9.
Frank
08-07-2007, 12:18 PM
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Metric (EU) 8.8 = JIS (Japan) Grade 8 ~ SAE (USA) Grade 5
Metric (EU) 10.9 = JIS (Japan) Grade 10 ~ SAE (USA) Grade 8
Ace Hardware carries 12.9 socket head cap screws. I don't think hex head bolts are available anywhere in 12.9. Actually, I would be concerned that 12.9 would be too brittle and MORE likely to break in service than grade 10.9.
Seriously, looking where the holes are drilled in the A-arm frame, you're more likely to rip through there than break a 8.8 or 10.9 bolt IMHO ...
08-07-2007, 01:12 PM
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08-07-2007, 02:23 PM
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08-08-2007, 10:54 AM
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I just finished the installation on my 4runner, took it back off to paint it later today.
I have one of the Downey trusses that I never installed. Compared to the Sonoran Steel truss it is pretty wimpy. I will put it on my other truck since I don't take it offroad much.
The fit of the Sonoran Steel truss is perfect. Kudos to Steve for making a great product for us first gen guys even though it is a pain for him.
If you want one of these I suggest you call Steve and get on the list, The last batch went pretty fast.
Thanks again Steve, I will post pics after I paint and install it.
Robb
I have one of the Downey trusses that I never installed. Compared to the Sonoran Steel truss it is pretty wimpy. I will put it on my other truck since I don't take it offroad much.
The fit of the Sonoran Steel truss is perfect. Kudos to Steve for making a great product for us first gen guys even though it is a pain for him.
If you want one of these I suggest you call Steve and get on the list, The last batch went pretty fast.
Thanks again Steve, I will post pics after I paint and install it.
Robb
08-08-2007, 06:14 PM
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just got mine in the mail today. Since it came directly to our shop, i decided, hey why not powder coat it since i can do it myself for free! 
EDIT: dont mind the smudges, those are just finger prints, not the powdercoat. It is slicker than snot
EDIT: dont mind the smudges, those are just finger prints, not the powdercoat. It is slicker than snot
Last edited by 881stGenRunner; 08-08-2007 at 06:15 PM.
08-08-2007, 06:57 PM
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I decided to seal mine up with some RTV/FIPG before I paint it. I plan on much submerged activity, and you can't exactly paint the inside of one of these things. Nor do they have/need drain holes, if you seal those gaps. So here's how I make water-tight.
Take a look before.
After.
I'm going Hot Pink with the paint, so nobody claim they thought of it first. I figure the toughest part of my suspension needs a catchy color.
Take a look before.
After.
I'm going Hot Pink with the paint, so nobody claim they thought of it first. I figure the toughest part of my suspension needs a catchy color.
