Well, this is my first post here at Yota Tech. But I'm not new to this site. I've been browsing different threads for a while, just decided to make an account today though. Haha. So anyways Recently I've inherited a project from my step-father. It's a 1941 Plymouth truck that he was going to put on a Yota frame and solid axle swap it. He never got around to assembling anything but he was collecting parts for a whole. So what I have now is the Plymouth body, a stripped down 1989 frame with no front suspension but has the rear axle still. And a front axle from a 1984. I have some of the parts for the sas like leaf springs, and land cruiser rotors. Basically what my question is, is there a kit that I can buy but choose what items I need and don't need to same some money? Or can I piece together my own kit? If I did that where is a good place to get the different parts I need?
Btw, sorry for the lengthy post..

 

Welcome to Yotatech, sounds like you inherited a pretty cool project! Theres a couple venders out there that sell complete SAS kits, Trail Gear, (their kit is called the "IFS Eliminator" kit) and AllPro offroad https://www.allprooffroad.com/8489suspension/8489sas/42 ther might be others (but these 2 are probably the most popular).Their kits come with everything you would need to do a sas, but theyre not cheap, roughly around $1200-$1400. You can defiantely peice together a kit buying only the parts you need and save some $$$, thats what I did. Stock toyota RUF springs (RUF=Rears Up Front) flex really well when used up front, and can be bought pretty cheap. You can build your own front spring hanger, or buy one for around $85. Since your using an 89' IFS frame, your going to want to go with Hi-steer (crossover steering) and youll need at least 3" of lift to make that work, hopefully your 89' frame still has the steering box with it, because youll need it.Theres other companies out there that also sell sas related parts, Marlin, Sky Offroad, just to name a couple. Also if you are going to order through TG (Trail Gear) there are some TG dealers that you can check out, they sell the same parts, but usually cheaper: Addicted Offroad, Lowrange Offroad, I'm sure I'm leaving some out, but this will get you pointed in the right direction.

You should post up some pics, I'd be interested in seeing your project!

 

I would read all the threads you can on the solid axles swaps.

Get an idea just what parts you have all ready and what parts you need.

Do you have the time to search for used parts from any sources or do you want to go all new??

If you end up buying one new piece as needed it will end up costing more then the complete kits.

Just what is your skill level you could be any where from the quicky mart oil changes to a well schooled fabricator /Mechanic

It is nice to list your location help and parts could be close at hand.

Welcome to Yotatech

 

Thanks guys! I think I may just end up going with the trail gear kit to save a little bit of time, and from what I read this is the best "bang for your buck" kit. I am not the most experienced with this kind of stuff, as I am only 18, but I am also not completely stupid either. This is however going to be my first big project, so this is going to be quite the learning experience for me. I hope he still has the gear box! I have not seen any of it in person yet. I have only seen some pics. But, I will definitely post some pics up when I go pick everything up here in the next couple weeks, and when I start I'll make a build thread too!

 

Also, the donor truck I have for the motor is a 3/4 ton chevy with a 350. I was wondering if I could use the rear leafs to lift the rear of the toyota a little? I only plan to lift the front about 4 inches when I do the sas. I know that they won't flex very well but I'm not going to wheel this truck hard if at all.

 

A '41 truck should look great. Looking forward to seeing pics of it. Since you wont be wheeling the truck hard another option a lot of the Mopar guys do is to use the newer Dakota frame with the newer technology from brakes to steering and a better ride.