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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 10:50 AM
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1996 SAS Finished ...

Hey everyone,

Well after 1 week of grinding waiting for parts to come in, I have finished my SAS!

I will post more pictures here once the truck is cleaned up some.







This tuesday coming up, I am going to add a johnny join to my steering shaft. I am going to take 44runners advise to make it more stable before it turns into a problem down the road.

Well thats it for now
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 10:56 AM
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Sweet!!

When are we going to see it in action?
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 10:57 AM
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Wow man, nice job!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 10:59 AM
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Glad to know that you took 44RUNNER's advice.

Did you gain any more lift than what you had previously--7"??

By the way, it's time to update your signature.
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 11:04 AM
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WOW

Oh well, I just keep getting farther and farther behind...:pat:

Your rig looks awesome! Nice work! I know you are LOVING it!

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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 11:17 AM
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Congrats on finishing it. I know that is the coolest feeling ever.

BruceTS is actually the one that suggested the johnny joint. I would just redo it, wouldn't take that much more time really and isn't a bandaid fix. You have to remove the shaft anyways to get the JJ on there...
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 11:20 AM
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Sweet. Glad to hear you're going to add some reinforcements too!
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 11:33 AM
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that is one BEEFY axle! NIIIIIIiiiiiiiiCE!
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 11:35 AM
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I would say the front is up around 9" or so... its really high...

I have to get a sway bar soon, as it drives funny without one. Well todays plans are get a aligment..
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 11:44 AM
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I can't wait to see some wheelin' pics.

Is it level? Did you have to raise the rear higher as well?
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 11:52 AM
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Looks good Breezy.

Those look like shiney new BFG's, are you running 35's now?
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 11:56 AM
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nice

Thats a good lookin runner. You'll be even happier when it gets on some trails!
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 12:03 PM
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WOW!

Great fab work!
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 12:35 PM
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Nice job Breezey! That was really quick!!
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 12:59 PM
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1. THAT IS ˟˟˟˟ING SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET

2. MORE PICS!!!!
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 01:11 PM
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Originally posted by Breezey
I have to get a sway bar soon, as it drives funny without one.
Give it a few weeks, you'll get used to it. Lookin' good, glad to hear you're gonna fix the steering!
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 01:39 PM
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You have my envy as well. Top notch job!
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 04:53 PM
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I'm glad you decided to fix your steering....

Looks good!

Like I said I've used Heim joints in many project vehicles, the NASCAR team I used to wrench on used them exclusively on the steering system, so they are quite strong and can take the abuse.
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 09:55 PM
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are heim joints street legal? i was just wondering because i think i might use some to replace my old worn out tie rod ends.
Thanks
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 11:54 AM
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Rock on!!!

I absolutely love seeing all you guys doing the BIG mods to your trucks. I see you are in Roseville so I guess there is a good chance of seeing that out on the Con this year!?
Good job
Richard
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