Need help with SAS for 88 4Runner.

shurup · 09-23-2006, 01:35 PM

I have been searching web for a while now and I still couldn't find what I need (good thing I found this forum). I want to do a SAS for my 88 4Runner and I need a detailed description with all the stepson how to do it.
On a local junk yard I found an 85 4Runner 4X4 still with all of the parts on it. I am planning to get it front axle but I am not sure what other parts I MAY need to take off of it to do a SAS.
Any help preferably with pictures will be apreciated. Or punch me in the right direction if someone somewhere did this kind if write up.

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waskillywabbit · 09-23-2006, 02:35 PM

www.pirate4x4.com Toyota 4Runner and PickUp read the FAQ at the top of the page

Don't ask this question there or you'll get your head flamed off as this information is READILY available just about EVERYWHERE.

www.trail-gear.com
All Pro Off-Road
Marlin Crawler

SAS 88 4Runner

Do a LOT of reading and homework, then ask questions.

Have fun and good luck.

Robinhood150 · 09-23-2006, 03:06 PM

You won't be able to search over on pirate unless you buy a red star for $20. Well worth it. We do have a SAS write up in the tech section.

What you need from the 85 depends on what direction you want to go.

Lets move this to the fab shop.

shurup · 09-24-2006, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robinhood150

What you need from the 85 depends on what direction you want to go.

I want to have at least 35" tires on it, make my truck more offroadable. Places I usualy go to have fun are muddy. We don't have rocks out here where I live so my truck is not going to see any eXtreme trails.

shurup · 09-24-2006, 01:56 PM

What I mean when I said about "other parts", I kind of noticed that steering gear box is somewhat different or it just set differently inside the truck. And what about other steering components.

reggie 00 · 09-24-2006, 02:05 PM

What I mean when I said about "other parts", I kind of noticed that steering gear box is somewhat different or it just set differently inside the truck. And what about other steering components.

I read a lot on this as i was going to do it.

As i understand it and have been told, the Ifs steering box in your rig is the one you want to keep. The IFS box is stronger than the Sa one. So no worries there.
As for the rest of the steering you will end up going Hi steer. Its like a $200 or so kit you can get form the above mentioned shops.

There are a bunch of write ups here and on Pirate, just pull them all up and off you go, just make sure you have something to drink and get comfortable cause it will be a lot of reading.

Find out how others have done think if the same will hold true for you and go accordingly.

Have fun.

slosurfer · 09-24-2006, 05:36 PM

you can search Pirate by using google and putting pirate4x4 in with whatever you are searching for. works good!

sgirt · 09-24-2006, 07:14 PM

You want the entire front axle hub to hub. you do not need the J arm, but keep the nuts and cone washers from that side if you pull the J arm. If they want to charge you for the calipers, leave them cause you will use your 88 calipers. Junk the 85 rotors and get 1981 Fj40 Rotors or buy a kit it is worth it - comes with rotors. You do not need anything else off the '85 - you will use your IFS steering box. I used All Pro's back in 99 when I put a solid axle under my 89 pickup.

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Robinhood150 Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wandering around Phoenix Posts: 6,033	You won't be able to search over on pirate unless you buy a red star for $20. Well worth it. We do have a SAS write up in the tech section. What you need from the 85 depends on what direction you want to go. Lets move this to the fab shop. __________________ 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! Last edited by Robinhood150; 09-23-2006 at 03:07 PM.

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shurup Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 25	What I mean when I said about "other parts", I kind of noticed that steering gear box is somewhat different or it just set differently inside the truck. And what about other steering components. __________________ - 07 Tundra LTD TRD 5.7L - 88 4Runner SR5 3.0 V6, manual everything, 31X10.5 mud tires, 2" lift, rebiuld engine at 380000 K, more to come

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slosurfer Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Osos, CA (we can't agree on crap!) Posts: 2,124	you can search Pirate by using google and putting pirate4x4 in with whatever you are searching for. works good! __________________ Chris 7th Annual Pismo Jamboree: Sept. 25-27, 2009 '93 4runner SR5 3.0 Auto 4WD '07 Tacoma Dcab 4x4 TRD offroad '89 F250 4x4 w/utility bed M416 1/4 ton military trailer "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan Semper Fi SLO 4wheelers

09-24-2006, 07:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
sgirt Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming Posts: 196	You want the entire front axle hub to hub. you do not need the J arm, but keep the nuts and cone washers from that side if you pull the J arm. If they want to charge you for the calipers, leave them cause you will use your 88 calipers. Junk the 85 rotors and get 1981 Fj40 Rotors or buy a kit it is worth it - comes with rotors. You do not need anything else off the '85 - you will use your IFS steering box. I used All Pro's back in 99 when I put a solid axle under my 89 pickup. __________________ Mine- 2000 Sport 4runner Supercharged, 5 Speed, Kings, OME891's, 285/70/17's, 4:30's, Rear E-Locker. Wifes- 1999 Sport Highlander 4Runner, Auto, 4:30's, E-Locker. My Web page Last edited by sgirt; 09-24-2006 at 07:22 PM.

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09-23-2006, 02:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Banned Vendor Sales Rating: (10) Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 26,699	www.pirate4x4.com Toyota 4Runner and PickUp read the FAQ at the top of the page Don't ask this question there or you'll get your head flamed off as this information is READILY available just about EVERYWHERE. www.trail-gear.com All Pro Off-Road Marlin Crawler SAS 88 4Runner Do a LOT of reading and homework, then ask questions. Have fun and good luck.

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