Tacoma SAS

INsr5runner · 03-06-2005, 05:38 PM

Here are some pics from my buddy's shop, they are doing a SAS to a Tacoma. Just thought I would share as they build up this taco that will be locked fr/rr, and on 37's.

the Taco

The sliders

Test fitting

tacking the rear bumper. After this, we're gonna start on mine!!

plasma cuttin!

more plasma fun!

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INsr5runner · 03-06-2005, 05:40 PM

when it's all done it will look similar to his own tacoma.

INsr5runner · 03-08-2005, 08:02 PM

IFS came out today.

stripped

cutting

left side done

INsr5runner · 03-08-2005, 08:06 PM

1 more side to cut

IFS NO MORE! (look how clean that plasma cuts!)

before

after

Flygtenstein · 03-08-2005, 08:43 PM

The plasma part is fun and easy, it is grinding off the old stuff which tells the true tale of the quality of the outfit.

What springs, axle and hangers are planned?

supahonkey · 03-09-2005, 08:20 AM

Hey. I am the guy in the picture doing the plasma cutting. Yes, I can't agree more... the worst part of a SAS is grinding down the remaining IFS crap and the welds. At least I have two 7" angle grinders, so that speeds it up a bit... but they get really heavy after only a few minutes. All of the SAS brackets (sans the shackle hangers in the front) will be fabricated by myself. I will be making all of the stuff today, so hopefully Mike or I will have those up tonight or tomorrow. The best aspect of this SAS is the d44 came from North Carolina, so it was so easy to get the inner knuckles off... mine came from northern Indiana, and they were so seized. We ended up having to use the hydraulic press to get them off. Anyway, take care.

ah, we're using the standard rancho 44044s in the front and chevy 63"s in the rear. In a few months I will be doing a 3 link coiled setup in the front, and 4 link triangulated setup in the rear... leaf springs are simple but suck, plus the ride really sucks.

JuttyShabango · 03-09-2005, 08:25 AM

Nice Job guys! Can't wait to see it done.

Jutty

RockComa · 03-13-2005, 05:44 PM

Quote:

the d44 came from North Carolina, so it was so easy to get the inner knuckles off.

Must not have spent to much time in the easter beach region where I live. Are you gonna coil that axle or use another axle to coil. If you leave the IFS upper coil mounts the FJ80 axle lower mounts line up perfect but it recquires you to either swap cases or flip the housings and remount the 3rd member on the opposite side. I'll be coiling my when my new front end arrives next month

86toyota · 03-13-2005, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INsr5runner

when it's all done it will look similar to his own tacoma.

That thing is sweet

Can't wait to see the other one

supahonkey · 03-22-2005, 08:55 PM

Hey all! Yeah, i love my truck, though that pic makes it look weird. It's like a fish eye lens or something. It makes it look like the rear is squatting low. Notice the HEep in the background?!?!? The customer wants a leaf sprung rig because it's easier to maintain. I have been wanting to do a coil over setup before I even did my SAS. I was planning on doing a 3 link in front (i've seen guys do a triangulated 4 link in the front but it's just too messy, there's no room up front for all that!) and a 4 link the rear... though with this crappy indiana weather, i'd be going through heims once a month! Once this truck is done, we'll be back to making bumpers... I hope to have a rear 4runner bumper ready for production in the next few weeks. Anyway, take care!

INsr5runner · 03-24-2005, 08:36 PM

some grinding done

INsr5runner · 03-24-2005, 08:42 PM

Front bumper made to hold a winch, tacked, with some grinding (it's not fully finished)

side view

rear view

INsr5runner · 03-24-2005, 08:48 PM

37's!

37's next to Brenton's 35's

37's next to my 33's

FilthyRich · 03-24-2005, 09:04 PM

sweet pics. Keep them coming as work progress'

ianshoots · 03-29-2005, 09:30 PM

Supahonkey, whats up with the company website? It asks for a password and all that, is it just for employees, or is there something to see?

(sending email too).

r0cky · 03-29-2005, 09:39 PM

i love seeing these pictures and the progress ... that is going to be a sweet taco when it's done!

INsr5runner · 04-06-2005, 10:30 PM

OK got to the shop today and here are the resulting pics.

Those 37's are HUGE.

You shoulda seen that axle before it got cleaned up!
The axle isn't ready yet, as there is still some welding to do on it. This was just a test fitting.

INsr5runner · 04-06-2005, 10:33 PM

Front bumpers, which will soon be made for other tacos, and 4runners!

Rear getting ready for the chebbies.

That's all for now!

ianshoots · 04-07-2005, 09:07 AM

If I ever get my leaves on I'm gonna have to come visit you kids at the shop!

flyin6 · 04-08-2005, 08:03 AM

Why not try a 4/5 link? I just did one on my Tundra. From the looks of the two factory suspensions, the Taco setup is nearly identical. Just curious why more folks don't go for the link type suspension.

INsr5runner · 04-08-2005, 08:03 AM

Spent all day yesterday in the shop. Cleaned the shop up, and started the removal of the rear leafs.

Time for Chebbies!

INsr5runner · 04-27-2005, 08:19 AM

Rear bed mounted tire carrier almost finished.

2 Brand new Tom wood driveshafts

Front bumpers almost ready to go to the powdercoater, where they will get sandblasted, and then powdercoated.

INsr5runner · 04-27-2005, 08:24 AM

Bolt on sliders

The rear bumper ready to go to the powdercoater

Part of the shop

Different angle

INsr5runner · 04-27-2005, 08:30 AM

Roll cage anyone?

Weldin'

2 Sas'd Taco's and a heep.

This project that you've been following will be completely finished this friday.

AznSky · 04-27-2005, 09:09 AM

damn that's a HUGE shop!!

Just SAS yours and get it over with.

03-06-2005, 05:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
INsr5runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,151	when it's all done it will look similar to his own tacoma. __________________ CLIMB MORE ROCKS! SUPPORT YOUR TROOPS! Carmel Cycling

03-08-2005, 08:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
INsr5runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,151	IFS came out today. stripped cutting left side done __________________ CLIMB MORE ROCKS! SUPPORT YOUR TROOPS! Carmel Cycling

03-08-2005, 08:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
INsr5runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,151	1 more side to cut IFS NO MORE! (look how clean that plasma cuts!) before after __________________ CLIMB MORE ROCKS! SUPPORT YOUR TROOPS! Carmel Cycling

03-09-2005, 08:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
supahonkey Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 50	Sas Hey. I am the guy in the picture doing the plasma cutting. Yes, I can't agree more... the worst part of a SAS is grinding down the remaining IFS crap and the welds. At least I have two 7" angle grinders, so that speeds it up a bit... but they get really heavy after only a few minutes. All of the SAS brackets (sans the shackle hangers in the front) will be fabricated by myself. I will be making all of the stuff today, so hopefully Mike or I will have those up tonight or tomorrow. The best aspect of this SAS is the d44 came from North Carolina, so it was so easy to get the inner knuckles off... mine came from northern Indiana, and they were so seized. We ended up having to use the hydraulic press to get them off. Anyway, take care. ah, we're using the standard rancho 44044s in the front and chevy 63"s in the rear. In a few months I will be doing a 3 link coiled setup in the front, and 4 link triangulated setup in the rear... leaf springs are simple but suck, plus the ride really sucks. Last edited by supahonkey; 03-09-2005 at 08:21 AM.

03-09-2005, 08:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
JuttyShabango Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,094	Nice Job guys! Can't wait to see it done. Jutty __________________ Mark Van Meter Secretary, TLCA #15080 www.tlca.org The Buckeye Birfield Syndicate www.buckeyebirfield.com

03-08-2005, 08:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Flygtenstein Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 4,246	The plasma part is fun and easy, it is grinding off the old stuff which tells the true tale of the quality of the outfit. What springs, axle and hangers are planned?

03-22-2005, 08:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
supahonkey Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 50	Hey all! Yeah, i love my truck, though that pic makes it look weird. It's like a fish eye lens or something. It makes it look like the rear is squatting low. Notice the HEep in the background?!?!? The customer wants a leaf sprung rig because it's easier to maintain. I have been wanting to do a coil over setup before I even did my SAS. I was planning on doing a 3 link in front (i've seen guys do a triangulated 4 link in the front but it's just too messy, there's no room up front for all that!) and a 4 link the rear... though with this crappy indiana weather, i'd be going through heims once a month! Once this truck is done, we'll be back to making bumpers... I hope to have a rear 4runner bumper ready for production in the next few weeks. Anyway, take care!

03-24-2005, 08:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
INsr5runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,151	some grinding done __________________ CLIMB MORE ROCKS! SUPPORT YOUR TROOPS! Carmel Cycling

03-24-2005, 08:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
INsr5runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,151	Front bumper made to hold a winch, tacked, with some grinding (it's not fully finished) side view rear view __________________ CLIMB MORE ROCKS! SUPPORT YOUR TROOPS! Carmel Cycling

03-24-2005, 08:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
INsr5runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,151	37's! 37's next to Brenton's 35's 37's next to my 33's __________________ CLIMB MORE ROCKS! SUPPORT YOUR TROOPS! Carmel Cycling

03-29-2005, 09:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
ianshoots Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Way down in the hole... Posts: 773	Supahonkey, whats up with the company website? It asks for a password and all that, is it just for employees, or is there something to see? (sending email too). __________________ BOUGHT BACK AND CRUSHED: 97 3.4L Tacoma; Borla cat-back, 4" Deckplate, Amsoil foam air filter. Black Raider high rise cap w/Yakima bars. ebay Nerf bars. ARB bullbar w/Lightforce 170's on it and a Warn XD9000 in it, scratches. Tundra Coils W/Anders Eng Spacer, OME's, Wheelers 5 leaf pack , Sonoran Steel Diff Drop and some '01 Celica seats! Missed...

03-29-2005, 09:39 PM	#16 (permalink)
r0cky Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 5,370	i love seeing these pictures and the progress ... that is going to be a sweet taco when it's done!

04-06-2005, 10:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
INsr5runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,151	OK got to the shop today and here are the resulting pics. Those 37's are HUGE. You shoulda seen that axle before it got cleaned up! The axle isn't ready yet, as there is still some welding to do on it. This was just a test fitting. __________________ CLIMB MORE ROCKS! SUPPORT YOUR TROOPS! Carmel Cycling

04-06-2005, 10:33 PM	#18 (permalink)
INsr5runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,151	Front bumpers, which will soon be made for other tacos, and 4runners! Rear getting ready for the chebbies. That's all for now! __________________ CLIMB MORE ROCKS! SUPPORT YOUR TROOPS! Carmel Cycling

04-07-2005, 09:07 AM	#19 (permalink)
ianshoots Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Way down in the hole... Posts: 773	If I ever get my leaves on I'm gonna have to come visit you kids at the shop! __________________ BOUGHT BACK AND CRUSHED: 97 3.4L Tacoma; Borla cat-back, 4" Deckplate, Amsoil foam air filter. Black Raider high rise cap w/Yakima bars. ebay Nerf bars. ARB bullbar w/Lightforce 170's on it and a Warn XD9000 in it, scratches. Tundra Coils W/Anders Eng Spacer, OME's, Wheelers 5 leaf pack , Sonoran Steel Diff Drop and some '01 Celica seats! Missed...

04-08-2005, 08:03 AM	#20 (permalink)
flyin6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Erlanger, Kentucky Posts: 9	Why not try a 4/5 link? I just did one on my Tundra. From the looks of the two factory suspensions, the Taco setup is nearly identical. Just curious why more folks don't go for the link type suspension. __________________ 01 Ivan Stewart, 4-link SAS conversion 4.88's w/ARB's, supercharged, headers, ram air, Alcan rear springs, shackle flip w/6" shackle, ARB front bumper, custon rear bumper/slider, rock sliders, custom roof rack and rail system, rhino liner sprayed bed, roof, lower sides, sliders, and roof rack, 4-Pro-comp 8" lights Last edited by flyin6; 04-08-2005 at 08:09 AM.

04-08-2005, 08:03 AM	#21 (permalink)
INsr5runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,151	Spent all day yesterday in the shop. Cleaned the shop up, and started the removal of the rear leafs. Time for Chebbies! __________________ CLIMB MORE ROCKS! SUPPORT YOUR TROOPS! Carmel Cycling

04-27-2005, 08:19 AM	#22 (permalink)
INsr5runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,151	Rear bed mounted tire carrier almost finished. 2 Brand new Tom wood driveshafts Front bumpers almost ready to go to the powdercoater, where they will get sandblasted, and then powdercoated. __________________ CLIMB MORE ROCKS! SUPPORT YOUR TROOPS! Carmel Cycling

04-27-2005, 08:24 AM	#23 (permalink)
INsr5runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,151	Bolt on sliders The rear bumper ready to go to the powdercoater Part of the shop Different angle __________________ CLIMB MORE ROCKS! SUPPORT YOUR TROOPS! Carmel Cycling

04-27-2005, 08:30 AM	#24 (permalink)
INsr5runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,151	Roll cage anyone? Weldin' 2 Sas'd Taco's and a heep. This project that you've been following will be completely finished this friday. __________________ CLIMB MORE ROCKS! SUPPORT YOUR TROOPS! Carmel Cycling Last edited by INsr5runner; 04-27-2005 at 08:41 AM.

04-27-2005, 09:09 AM	#25 (permalink)
AznSky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,796	damn that's a HUGE shop!! Just SAS yours and get it over with. __________________ Rob

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