Beast 146

Hey Yota Tech. Im starting my first build thread on my 1994 extra cab pick up, I hope you all enjoy.

So to bring you up to speed. I bought the truck off the original owner in vermont for $400 with the motor already apart. Most of the motor was in the bed of the truck and what was left of the bolts and hoses were in the airbox mixed together. I stumbled through my first engine rebuild and somehow it finally fired up . The PO had it undercoated yearly so for a northern truck its not that rusty but still, its rusty.

THE PLAN (as of now)
Three inch leaf lift
SAS
4.88's
Lockers(not sure what kind yet)
33/12.5/r15(also not sure what kind)
paint
1" square tube bed

rustED

iTrader: (2)

Sounds like a cool build, I like flatbeds

Beast 146

Thanks rustED. It should be fun. Anyway, i started on the SAS . I got the front axle completely stripped and almost all of the ifs mounts are cut off the frame(i ran outa cutting wheels)







I was wondering what peoples thoughts on the Trail-gear gaskets and bearings for the front end are? Ive heard only bad things about them but that's just from one friend of mine. What are your opinions?

rustED

iTrader: (2)

Hey beast, nice progress on the SAS! I can't give an opinion on the bearings, but I do highly recommend TG's "trail safe" wiper seals, way superior product over the stock wiper seal and eliminates the use of "felts" that come in most knuckle rebuild kits,


you can see the difference over the stock seal, they are a little tough to stretch over the ball, but worth the extra effort, lol

here's a link: http://www.trail-gear.com/images/140327-1-k.jpg

Look forward to seeing more progress!

Beast 146

Thanks for the recomendation rustED. I just ordered those along with everything else i needed to get this thing rolling except tires. I need to get this thing rolling cause i need it out of my dads stall in the garage cause its been there over a year... WHOOPS! Stuff should be here tuesday or wednesday. Cant wait

Beast 146

So i finally decided to order some parts. I got the Trail-Gear IFS eliminator kit, the 3 inch spring lift and rear end rebuild kit, a Detroit locker and a spool...and its all here

rustED

iTrader: (2)

Nice! I love getting new parts, lol, look forward to seeing some more pics of your SAS!

Beast 146

So I've been busy with school and work and haven't gotten on here in a while but I got the solid axle and rear lift on. Put the front and rear locker in and it finally moves again. Just need to finish the brakes and suspension. PICS!!!!




motor mount plate


SAS almost done


just need to finish the welding on the spring hanger


rear lift mostly done

B-yodaful

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NIce work I think you should leave it like this Pic hahah

James Woods

iTrader: (1)

Is it just me or does that housing look bent?

rattlewagon

Could just be the picture, but you mean on the wheel side of the drivers spring perch?

Cool build though! Love me some xtra cabs and man that frame is clean!

Beast 146

Thanks. The pic does make it seem bent but the axles turn smoothly and when i looked at it in the garage it looks straight. If anyone has some used 35/12.5/r15's i would be interested in buying. Id prefer they pass inspection. Suspension and brakes should be done soon. Cant wait

Beast 146

Just a mock up. What do you guys think?