Well picked-up a 84 SFA. It will be next summer before I get it installed or get the kits. What could a newbie do meanwhile????

Thanks,
Dan

 

Rebuild your axle: http://www.wabfab.org/products/axle/axle.htm

Other than that...save $$$ for the SAS and lift.

Let me know if I can help you with something.

 

i just recently aquired my axle and havent had the cash to build it yet but i have seen that preping it takes time. Im talking about cleaning/grinding old bracketry off such as the tourque arm mount. Its very time consuming but im sure it will pay off. It doesnt cost that much to do, i.e. maybe some recip. saw blades and some grinding wheels.

 

Just hose it off like I did...

 

thats a nice hose you got there.......

i want to use it on my whole truck

 

Work some OT and save $$$

Wish list:

Welder <---Fab own SAS kit
Saw <----See above
Plasma cutter <-----see above
gears
gear oil
full Detroit locker
lift in garage
high steer arms
30 slpine Longs (and hub gears)
fj80 tie rod ends
beefy tie rod and draglink
diff guard
hydraulic ram and hoses for assist.
homemade leafpacks (or used COILS!!!)
spring clamps <-----see above


Youve got time GET TO WORK

 

Mine is chilln on stands beside the shed till further notice.

I will be buying the full kit (saves $) and doing the axle rebuild, gussets cleaning grinding, welding all at once, then the SAS.

I'd buy the kits separate but in the end this costs more $... I can wait =)

 

Definetly rebuild it. Save up and put some longs in it first(sick). Maybe get some new six stud knuckles(very sick). New gears and possible locker(extreamly sick). Anything I missed would put it over the top. It doesnt take too long to rebuild an axle as long as you have some good tools to do the right job. If your starting to go this far in wheelin you might as well start adding that to your bugget.

Have fun Thats the most important part with what ever you do in the meantime

 

Very nice hose! Looks like it sprays paint and new parts LOL