Hi all,

I'm tossing around a SAS but am on an oasis here in LV. Does anyone know of a shop near to me (within 250 miles) that can do the SAS for me? I have ZERO welding skills, basically never have done it, and I don't feel this is the project I should learn on. I've just started researching this, I have a bracket lift now that I'm sure you all LOVE to death. And, is this the best place to start, or should I do transfer cases and 'break' the IFS first? I'm stuck. The truck has sentimental value so, I can't sell and get one that has been done already, if even cheaper. I see the kit is about $1300, the axle should be about $350 and labor $1000??? What am I missing??

Thanks for the input. (you may see other threds I have on this, where to start??)

 

the best advice i can give is find someone on these boards who lives by you that can help you out

 

They say when you are jumping into a project like a SAS, you should estimate how much it will cost and then double it.

BTW, you don't have these on your list:
- front drive shaft
- Axle rebuild

http://www.trail-gear.com/sas.html

One other thing... how hard core is the wheeling that you do? Many people have shown that the IFS can really take a beating and keep on going. Your hard earned $$$ might be better spent on something else... gears, lockers, Crawler/driveshafts

 

Thanks for the information! Your point above is what made me decide to hold off. It really is a good chunk of change for something I may or may not need. SO, I hit up Budbuilt and Marlin for protection that's on the way. I have not decided on the front bump yet, but it will have a winch. Then, give it a shot and see where we are. I may do mild rock climbing, but this isn't the one I will beat. I may toss in a selectable front locker if I feel it's going well. Later in life I will do the SAS. I have the desert to think about too, I may want to keep the IFS. Anyway, thank you for helping me.

 

Well one thing you can think about trying other than finding someone else locally that has a welder is you could call up some local welding places or rental places and rent a welder.

I am ventureing into this as well. I already have the SFA and am currently rebuilding it so it is ready before i do the swap.

Try joining some other forums where there is more people in your area.

 

Don't worry about SAS or a front locker yet. Lock the rear, run dual cases, and wheel. You'll be amazed how far that combo will get you.

 

This is the route I'm taking for now. I'm getting some protection (bumpers/sliders) and a winch for now. I would rather either learn to weld first or bring my heap to a shop in Los Angeles. It's not that far. So for now, wheel it until it breaks. Thanks for the advice all!