Keep the pics coming man...i really wanna see the steering stuff installed too. Also, what was shipping on that kit from marlin? Thanks man.

 

I think it was $100.

 

Nice looking swap. Coming along very well.

 

So today we pretty much finished up our SAS. The front axle was rebuilt, and all welding was finished. Still a small list though:
-Front end alignment needs adjusting
-Extended brake lines need to be put on/brakes need to be bled/new pads
-A front drive shaft would be useful
-Need a place to mount the tranny cooler
Here are a few pics:




Dad had the clever idea to use the tab already on the frame to mount the steering stabilizer:

And he also had the idea to weld a bolt to the top of the frame to remount the brake line bracket:

We took the first test drive, and it went very well. Here are some poser shots:




Can't wait to try it on the trail!

 

Notice in the third from last pic our brake line

 

Looks good!

IMO, you need to brace those shock hoops something like this:

 

wow...damn that was quick! If I ever want to do my SAS then i know where to go

 

haha...yeah it didn't take but a little less than a week. that was working pretty solid every day though. as for those shock hoops, we looked at bracing them, and that would probably be a good idea, but there are two runs of welds on them, and you can grab ahold of them and rock the whole truck. they're as solid as can be. if need be, we'll add braces. btw waskilly...have you ever had trouble with your drag link hitting the connecting rod? ours is awfully close. thanks!

 

Just remember, you are going to abuse this truck's suspension wheeling...and that is a HUGE moment arm on the frame in those spots where you have the shock hoops welded on...frame is only like 2-3 mm thick...and the bracing cuts that moment arm down significantly. I'd be proactive and brace, not reactive and repair when they bend/brake the frame in that spot. Just my pennies, since it would take so little effort to brace the hoops.

Nope, never had any trouble w/ the drag link hitting the tie rod. I'm sure there are some pics on my website under the "front axle" buildup. I have the AP high steer kit. Did you move your box as far forward as possible?

 

You probably need a flat pitman arm or a 3/4" less drop arm since your ifs box is in the stock location.
www.sky-manufacturing.com and OTC sells them.

 

Yep, that is it after looking back at the pics.

 

OTC's website: http://www.ottindustries.com/index.htm

 

Solid axle swap is COMPLETE!!!! All we have to do now is pick up the front drive shaft from the shop tomorrow and bolt it on, then hit some trails!!! Here are some pics of the finished product (wheelin' pics will be up as soon as we go).

 

Looks real good, well done

 

now its time to get rid of those huge lift blocks in the rear!

 

Haha!! I second that. And those ridiculous shackles need to go. We're probably going to get Marlin's kit for the rear, but it'll be a while.

 

Brian you need to more your box forward. I see some binding in your future under compression on the driver's side. As much as you like fabricate stuff I'm suprise you haven't moved it up to the body mount and move your front axle forward.

 

Me Like!

My box is as far forward as it will go w/o hacking into stuff. I've cycled the suspension pretty well last time I was out and had no issues and the front axle has been moved forward 1.5"-2".

 

WOW. you waste no time. I like it

 

you need to remember, the axle swings in an arc. it moves back when it moves up and will clear the pitman arm. my setup looks very similar, and it clears just fine when compressed