93 4runner SAS and rear leaf swap build up

4RunnerKid · 04-03-2006, 04:26 PM

another 4Runner SAS. no way! :pat:

well it's just about done (except for bumpstops, steering stabilizer, and driveshaft), so i thought i'd post up some pics of the build-up for those interested. not that it's any different from the 238593245 SAS projects in the last couple of months. anyways, on to some pics...

oh, the IFS... gotta love it.

IFS going bye-bye. she will be missed.

and off she goes...

hanger tacked up

springs hung

hanger mostly welded up. (added some straps on the front afterwards)

housing hung.

how i mounted the t-case cooler...

shocks

front-end

and how it sits...

setup is as follows:
~Trail-Gear SAS kit
~5" springs
~14" Bilstein 5100s
~85 front axle (4.10/Aussie)
~square tube d-shaft

hopefully i'll have some action pics this weekend. as long as i can get everything done and it stops raining...

oh, by the way... all my IFS crap is for sale --> FOR SALE THREAD

Intrepid · 04-03-2006, 04:51 PM

Looks good, you might want to paint those u bolts and the tie rod ends though. Any plans for the rear? Leaf spring swap maybe?

4RunnerKid · 04-03-2006, 07:35 PM

yeah, i'll shoot them with paint once it stops raining here... for the rear i'm going with stock explorer springs... just need to find the time to do that swap.

Rocklobster · 04-03-2006, 07:58 PM

anymore pics on the front shackle mounting?

4RunnerKid · 04-03-2006, 08:10 PM

you mean shackle tubes? i can take a couple for you tomorrow or wednesday... it's done just like all the other kits, with the jig and whatnot.

Rocklobster · 04-03-2006, 08:53 PM

well i have never really seen any close up pictures I guess, im just wanting to see how its all done. SASing my truck really doesnt seem to intimidating given i have the tools and friends with welding professions.

4RunnerKid · 04-03-2006, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocklobster

well i have never really seen any close up pictures I guess, im just wanting to see how its all done. SASing my truck really doesnt seem to intimidating given i have the tools and friends with welding professions.

it really isnt too hard. depending on tools of course... having access to a plasma cutter makes this swap so much easier. the hardeest part is all the cutting and grinding. holesaw, grinder, and sawzall... not so much fun.

Rocklobster · 04-03-2006, 10:10 PM

how long did it take do you think? From the time you rolled into the shop and then drove out?

FilthyRich · 04-04-2006, 06:22 AM

Nice

Looks good so far

Keep the pics coming and I agree with painting the u -bolts and tie rod ends.
What size tires are you going to run?

99_Runner · 04-04-2006, 06:31 AM

Looks good, don't forget to post pics when you do the rear.

jsnby · 04-04-2006, 10:12 AM

looking good mike

4RunnerKid · 04-04-2006, 05:11 PM

Rocklobster, actually working on it, it took a couple days. it was in my garage for a week though. worked on it when i could.

FilthyRich, i'm going to run 37" MTRs. maybe 35s at first... found a deal on some.

99 Runner, i will definitely post some pics when i do the rear swap. i just need to get my friend's buggy out of my garage so i can pull mine in and hack everything off.

deathrunner · 04-04-2006, 11:14 PM

Lookin good, Mike. Now just get that butt up a bit.

red90runner · 04-12-2006, 07:26 PM

Mike-
That looks sweet! Awesome work man, the 4runner is turning out awesome. I think I already told you but I am going to Cal Poly next year. Right now I am building up a dana 44 for the front of my 1999 4runner that I will be getting for college. Its my graduation gift. So I will be SAS'ing that as soon as all the $$ is there to afford it. Anyway, keep up the good work man. Take it easy
-Pat

Robinhood150 · 04-12-2006, 07:35 PM

Just curious, how come you went with the 5" springs and not the 4"?

4RunnerKid · 04-12-2006, 09:09 PM

i went with the 5s because i was looking for around 6" of lift. on TGs site, and talking to Chris, hanger/shackles end up adding about an inch or so to the spring height... so with 5" springs you're supposedly supposed to be at around 6" of lift, and so on... also, with the V6 and my bumper i figured 5s would be my best bet.

anthony1 · 04-13-2006, 09:50 PM

Looks great. Welcome to the dark side.....

4RunnerKid · 04-16-2006, 02:49 PM

thanks. glad to finally be here.

locked the front with an Aussie this weekend. just need to get the d-shaft worked out and it will be ready to wheel next weekend.

YeloSub7 · 04-16-2006, 03:09 PM

nice man!

04-03-2006, 04:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
4RunnerKid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sac + SLO, CA Posts: 946	4RunnerKid's Build-Up: 93 4Runner SAS, rear leaf swap, trans swap, dual cases... another 4Runner SAS. no way! :pat: well it's just about done (except for bumpstops, steering stabilizer, and driveshaft), so i thought i'd post up some pics of the build-up for those interested. not that it's any different from the 238593245 SAS projects in the last couple of months. anyways, on to some pics... oh, the IFS... gotta love it. IFS going bye-bye. she will be missed. and off she goes... hanger tacked up springs hung hanger mostly welded up. (added some straps on the front afterwards) housing hung. how i mounted the t-case cooler... shocks front-end and how it sits... setup is as follows: ~Trail-Gear SAS kit ~5" springs ~14" Bilstein 5100s ~85 front axle (4.10/Aussie) ~square tube d-shaft hopefully i'll have some action pics this weekend. as long as i can get everything done and it stops raining... oh, by the way... all my IFS crap is for sale --> FOR SALE THREAD __________________ -Mikey- 1993 4Runner ~ Trail-Gear 5" HD/RUF front \| All Pro 6" rear \| 37" MTRs \| bomb-proof front housing \| Bellfields \| 12" Bilsteins \| 12" Foxes \| Aussie front \| Lock-Right rear \| 5-speed swap \| TG 4.7s \| 5.29s \| bumpers \| sliders \| t-case skid \| K&N intake \| Flowmaster 40 \| Optima red top \| clear lenses \| PIAA 1400s \| KCs \| rock lights \| Midland CB \| Firestik 4' antenna \| PIAA superwhites \| stereo Polygoats 4-Wheel Drive Club -> check it yo Last edited by 4RunnerKid : 10-28-2007 at 08:01 PM.

04-03-2006, 04:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Intrepid Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ashburnham, MA Posts: 2,717	Looks good, you might want to paint those u bolts and the tie rod ends though. Any plans for the rear? Leaf spring swap maybe? __________________ www.toyotacrawlers.com '85 4runner: 4.7's, FoxFab sliders, custom bumpers, 1" body lift, F-150 springs rear, lockright, welded third, IFS rear axle, 1.5" wheel spacers, high-steer, rears up front, Longs, 38" SX's on steelies, 12Voltguy dual battery, soft top, BMW seats. NO LONGER lacking an engine. :D :D

04-03-2006, 07:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
4RunnerKid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sac + SLO, CA Posts: 946	yeah, i'll shoot them with paint once it stops raining here... for the rear i'm going with stock explorer springs... just need to find the time to do that swap. __________________ -Mikey- 1993 4Runner ~ Trail-Gear 5" HD/RUF front \| All Pro 6" rear \| 37" MTRs \| bomb-proof front housing \| Bellfields \| 12" Bilsteins \| 12" Foxes \| Aussie front \| Lock-Right rear \| 5-speed swap \| TG 4.7s \| 5.29s \| bumpers \| sliders \| t-case skid \| K&N intake \| Flowmaster 40 \| Optima red top \| clear lenses \| PIAA 1400s \| KCs \| rock lights \| Midland CB \| Firestik 4' antenna \| PIAA superwhites \| stereo Polygoats 4-Wheel Drive Club -> check it yo

04-03-2006, 07:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rocklobster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 125	anymore pics on the front shackle mounting? __________________ 1994 Toyota extra cab 4wd Stuff on truck: -4.88 gears w/ lockrites front & rear -33x12.50 ProComp Xterrains Stuff In Garage: -porsche joints/moser axles -rancho control arms -ball joint spacers/extreme travel ball joints -total chaos idler arm -other stuff....

04-03-2006, 08:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
4RunnerKid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sac + SLO, CA Posts: 946	you mean shackle tubes? i can take a couple for you tomorrow or wednesday... it's done just like all the other kits, with the jig and whatnot. __________________ -Mikey- 1993 4Runner ~ Trail-Gear 5" HD/RUF front \| All Pro 6" rear \| 37" MTRs \| bomb-proof front housing \| Bellfields \| 12" Bilsteins \| 12" Foxes \| Aussie front \| Lock-Right rear \| 5-speed swap \| TG 4.7s \| 5.29s \| bumpers \| sliders \| t-case skid \| K&N intake \| Flowmaster 40 \| Optima red top \| clear lenses \| PIAA 1400s \| KCs \| rock lights \| Midland CB \| Firestik 4' antenna \| PIAA superwhites \| stereo Polygoats 4-Wheel Drive Club -> check it yo

04-03-2006, 08:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rocklobster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 125	well i have never really seen any close up pictures I guess, im just wanting to see how its all done. SASing my truck really doesnt seem to intimidating given i have the tools and friends with welding professions. __________________ 1994 Toyota extra cab 4wd Stuff on truck: -4.88 gears w/ lockrites front & rear -33x12.50 ProComp Xterrains Stuff In Garage: -porsche joints/moser axles -rancho control arms -ball joint spacers/extreme travel ball joints -total chaos idler arm -other stuff....

04-03-2006, 10:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rocklobster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 125	how long did it take do you think? From the time you rolled into the shop and then drove out? __________________ 1994 Toyota extra cab 4wd Stuff on truck: -4.88 gears w/ lockrites front & rear -33x12.50 ProComp Xterrains Stuff In Garage: -porsche joints/moser axles -rancho control arms -ball joint spacers/extreme travel ball joints -total chaos idler arm -other stuff....

04-04-2006, 06:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
99_Runner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 1,108	Looks good, don't forget to post pics when you do the rear. __________________ Drew 99 4Runner SR5, auto, 3.4 V6, factory rear locker, 265/75 Yokohama Geolander AT+II Stock for now, but hopefully not for long.

04-04-2006, 10:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
jsnby Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 492	looking good mike __________________ http://www.trek-planner.com 1992 Toyota 4Runner\|3.slow\|5spd, SR5\|Flowmaster 40\|SAS 5" f/r\|Detroit rear\|ARB front\|5.29's\|roof rack\|FLX 165\|35x12.5r15 BFG MT\|CB\|ISR\|Alarm\|BentUp Sliders\|C02\|30 spline longs

04-04-2006, 05:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
4RunnerKid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sac + SLO, CA Posts: 946	Rocklobster, actually working on it, it took a couple days. it was in my garage for a week though. worked on it when i could. FilthyRich, i'm going to run 37" MTRs. maybe 35s at first... found a deal on some. 99 Runner, i will definitely post some pics when i do the rear swap. i just need to get my friend's buggy out of my garage so i can pull mine in and hack everything off. __________________ -Mikey- 1993 4Runner ~ Trail-Gear 5" HD/RUF front \| All Pro 6" rear \| 37" MTRs \| bomb-proof front housing \| Bellfields \| 12" Bilsteins \| 12" Foxes \| Aussie front \| Lock-Right rear \| 5-speed swap \| TG 4.7s \| 5.29s \| bumpers \| sliders \| t-case skid \| K&N intake \| Flowmaster 40 \| Optima red top \| clear lenses \| PIAA 1400s \| KCs \| rock lights \| Midland CB \| Firestik 4' antenna \| PIAA superwhites \| stereo Polygoats 4-Wheel Drive Club -> check it yo Last edited by 4RunnerKid : 04-05-2006 at 09:55 PM.

04-04-2006, 11:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
deathrunner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 2,927	Lookin good, Mike. Now just get that butt up a bit. __________________ IFS IS FOR LOSERS Decroded Piece of Crap

04-12-2006, 07:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
red90runner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 56	Mike- That looks sweet! Awesome work man, the 4runner is turning out awesome. I think I already told you but I am going to Cal Poly next year. Right now I am building up a dana 44 for the front of my 1999 4runner that I will be getting for college. Its my graduation gift. So I will be SAS'ing that as soon as all the $$ is there to afford it. Anyway, keep up the good work man. Take it easy -Pat

04-12-2006, 07:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
Robinhood150 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wandering around Phoenix Posts: 6,049	Just curious, how come you went with the 5" springs and not the 4"? __________________ Steve. '93 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4 Robinhood's Lair. \|\| Gettin' Off 4wd Club member Lots for sale:5.29 ARB IFS third member... Click Sierra Club policy: [A reason to close trails] ...Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in: a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat... Lesson...Stay on the TRAIL!

04-12-2006, 09:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
4RunnerKid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sac + SLO, CA Posts: 946	i went with the 5s because i was looking for around 6" of lift. on TGs site, and talking to Chris, hanger/shackles end up adding about an inch or so to the spring height... so with 5" springs you're supposedly supposed to be at around 6" of lift, and so on... also, with the V6 and my bumper i figured 5s would be my best bet. __________________ -Mikey- 1993 4Runner ~ Trail-Gear 5" HD/RUF front \| All Pro 6" rear \| 37" MTRs \| bomb-proof front housing \| Bellfields \| 12" Bilsteins \| 12" Foxes \| Aussie front \| Lock-Right rear \| 5-speed swap \| TG 4.7s \| 5.29s \| bumpers \| sliders \| t-case skid \| K&N intake \| Flowmaster 40 \| Optima red top \| clear lenses \| PIAA 1400s \| KCs \| rock lights \| Midland CB \| Firestik 4' antenna \| PIAA superwhites \| stereo Polygoats 4-Wheel Drive Club -> check it yo

04-13-2006, 09:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
anthony1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: torrance, CA. Posts: 875	Looks great. Welcome to the dark side..... __________________ http://www.angelfire.com/ca6/954runner GOD's Country Best Seen In A 4 Runner. SAS front: lf,ARB,Ml4",Marlin arms, rear: cable elock,APlinks,OEmu860,35MT/R 5spd, 4:1.

04-16-2006, 03:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
YeloSub7 Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 771	nice man! __________________ -Jake 1990 4Runner <> 22RE <> 5 speed <> 4.10 <> Warn Premium Manual Hubs <> 15x7 Black Steelies <> 31" Cooper M/T <> Yakima Roof Rack SAS Build-Up Old Rigs: '85 4Runner (RIP) '95 4Runner (sold)

04-16-2006, 02:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
4RunnerKid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sac + SLO, CA Posts: 946	thanks. glad to finally be here. locked the front with an Aussie this weekend. just need to get the d-shaft worked out and it will be ready to wheel next weekend. __________________ -Mikey- 1993 4Runner ~ Trail-Gear 5" HD/RUF front \| All Pro 6" rear \| 37" MTRs \| bomb-proof front housing \| Bellfields \| 12" Bilsteins \| 12" Foxes \| Aussie front \| Lock-Right rear \| 5-speed swap \| TG 4.7s \| 5.29s \| bumpers \| sliders \| t-case skid \| K&N intake \| Flowmaster 40 \| Optima red top \| clear lenses \| PIAA 1400s \| KCs \| rock lights \| Midland CB \| Firestik 4' antenna \| PIAA superwhites \| stereo Polygoats 4-Wheel Drive Club -> check it yo

06-12-2006, 12:27 PM	#20 (permalink)
4RunnerKid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sac + SLO, CA Posts: 946