Dana 44 4Runner (99) -VS- Tundra Coil 4Runner (96)
03-17-2005, 06:16 AM
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Dana 44 4Runner (99) -VS- Tundra Coil 4Runner (96)
The Dana 44 is 1" higher than the TRD Tundra coils and top out spacer on the 1996 4Runner. Both trucks have a 1" BL and the same Yokohama 315/75/16 tires. Both trucks have front ARB's and Rear E-Lockers.
I guess you don't have to build a monster truck to run a SA. The CTM U-Joints are here and the Superior Evolution Series axles are en route, after all isn't pure strength really the only reason to SAS?
Here is the trail test, I have some fender/bumper trimming to do, the axle still has a bit to go before hitting the bump stops on full stuff. A Spring under has all it's travel upward, where as a spring over typically has all it's travel in droop.
Not a ramp champ or a floppy jalopy, but it's going to be extremely strong.
I guess you don't have to build a monster truck to run a SA. The CTM U-Joints are here and the Superior Evolution Series axles are en route, after all isn't pure strength really the only reason to SAS?
Here is the trail test, I have some fender/bumper trimming to do, the axle still has a bit to go before hitting the bump stops on full stuff. A Spring under has all it's travel upward, where as a spring over typically has all it's travel in droop.
Not a ramp champ or a floppy jalopy, but it's going to be extremely strong.
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03-17-2005, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by dogdenii
How do you like the reversed shackle?
So far so good.
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03-17-2005, 08:41 AM
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back to never, never land (fab shop) they love moving you ,Steve. I thought this thread was just pics, no fab work??? oh well. I still love your work. I would love to see more action shots of the SS3runner
03-17-2005, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by EWAYota
whos 4runner is that?
Pic is in the morning before I started.
03-17-2005, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by sschaefer3
A local guy here in Phoenix. I re-did the ARB it's 1" higher for the BL and bobbed the wings yesterday.
Pic is in the morning before I started.
Pic is in the morning before I started.
03-17-2005, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by FilthyRich
any pics of the re-worked brackets. i would love to raise my ARB an inch.
03-17-2005, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by sschaefer3
It wasn't easy. I don't have any pics of the brackets, busy working. I have a pic of the truck done.
03-17-2005, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by FilthyRich
Is the pic different thatn the above photo? I can't stand the gap now that I have the 1" BL
03-17-2005, 02:37 PM
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Why does this stuff always get moved to the Fab Shop when I don't even give a shred of Fab Advice ???
It was just to show the "average" guy you can do a low SAS.
It was just to show the "average" guy you can do a low SAS.
03-17-2005, 04:08 PM
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Outstanding. 
The only way I'll get a solid axle is by buying a truck that already has it...
[Off-topic] Is the other 4Runner running 5.29s or 4.88s? [/Off-topic]
The only way I'll get a solid axle is by buying a truck that already has it...
[Off-topic] Is the other 4Runner running 5.29s or 4.88s? [/Off-topic]
03-17-2005, 06:16 PM
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Looks like a good rig for a prick. 
I think I have seen that pic before though.
The only reason to hang a solid axle is for travel. The reason IFS sucks is because you need lots of vertical wheel travel to wheel. Too bad you wasted your time putting gears and a locker in that truck, all you really need is the axle.
Can I ramp your truck when I get a monster truck?
I think I have seen that pic before though.The only reason to hang a solid axle is for travel. The reason IFS sucks is because you need lots of vertical wheel travel to wheel. Too bad you wasted your time putting gears and a locker in that truck, all you really need is the axle.
Can I ramp your truck when I get a monster truck?
03-17-2005, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by sschaefer3
It was just to show the "average" guy you can do a low SAS.
But you make a good point and I'll move it back.
03-17-2005, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Flygtenstein
Looks like a good rig for a prick. I think I have seen that pic before though.
I think I have seen that pic before though.So when is the "bolt-on" 3rd Gen SAS kit coming out? I wish I would have waited, then I could go back to stock and sell it.
