CGOULET

so heres the plan:

i am going to do a sas in the spring with m tax money...

but in the time being i was wondering what ppl's thoguhts were on a ball joint spacer lift and rear blocks....i want to get some bigger meats under the truck and some more clearence but dont want to spend alot of $$$. is this going to damage anything? of do you think it would work for the time being?

and input helps, thanks alot chris

Intrepid

Save your money for the SAS, don't waste any of it now. Seriously. Start buying parts for your SAS with the money. Trust me, it will be more expensive than you think. Whatever tires you may fit with that lift, you will want larger ones once you SAS.
You could take that money, talk to Eric at ATArmor and get some sliders for bumpers made instead, that would be useful.

CGOULET

how much those run?

well the tires i have on now are pretty rotted and crappy, im gonna just look in the wantad for some used tires in dec shape, like 31s or so

Strap22

Well cheap and lift are two words that should never be together. You can do as you are suggesting but keep in mind that you will need to replace your shocks too.

"will it damage anything".....That's a loaded question. The basic set-up will not however the way you drive it may. My suggestion would be BJ spacer, new shocks and a add-a-leaf or shackles or both. I would also recommend a new Steering Stabilizer and a front lower control arm rear truss. If you don't already I would switch to manual hubs. As far as bigger meats I wouldn't go any bigger than 33x12.50's and I would say you will be better off staying with a 10.5. Try this link:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78776

CGOULET

intrepid i think your right on this one, save for the sas and get sliders, thanks for clearing that ? up for me

Strap22

Of course you can always sell your old setup when you are ready to SAS and that way you can use it now and it will be like rent. I do agree protection is very important. It's your money so do what you think is best. Only you can answer that. I just wanted to give you options.

CGOULET

i apreciate your help, it all depends on money, cause id like to do soemthing for the summer, ill keep it in mind

Strap22

That's cool............let me know if we can help in any way.

Toyopnoy

Definately sliders and tires get my vote for low buck mods, maybe even a lunchbox locker...

CGOULET

stupid question....what that lol

Tacoma Dude

Just a quick question - what is your goal for your SAS?
A lunchbox locker might be where you want to start before you get into anything that requires a solid axle...

04 Rocko Taco

okay someone explain the lunchbox locker. I'm sure its just a term you guys use for a "kiddie locker" for us wheelin newbies, I dont know...I've got a 2WD Prerunner, and I want to do a bit of off roading, nothing serious pig trails and fire roads, but I had thought that a locker for the rear might be a wise investment....so the lunchbox loxker would be...?

Tacoma Dude

https://www.yotatech.com/search.php?searchid=1907659

EDIT:
this is a better link:https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...unchbox+locker
You really should use the search feature. There's a WEALTH of information archived away.

Intrepid

Basically it is an automatic locker that installs in place of your spiders and ratchets around corners. They are cheap, you can set them up yourself since you don't have to touch the gears, and they work great. Check out lockright and ez locker for example. I wheel with one and I love it. Much better than being open.

CGOULET

how easy is it to do on the 3rd member? i can see it being alot easier on something like a chevy rear end, something that you can pull the back off

Toyopnoy

Actually has nothing to do with being a newbie haha automatic lockers such as the Aussie, Lockright, EZ Locker have just acquired that term, not sure how so don't ask. Check out the link that was attached, will answer all your questions about them...