Reputable Shop/Individual for SAS on my 4Runner
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Yeah, fresh lift. Already 2 torn cv axle boots and to be honest, the front rides great on road and OK on dirt roads. But as for trails, the rear axle is doing all the work. I really like the truck, just don't want to have to worry about lower ball joints failing consistently, cv axles breaking with moderate wheeling.
This is a 3rd Gen right?
Just some quick figuring:
-Allpro 3 link kit- $1,400
-Allpro steering kit -$800
-axle, plus upgrades $200-???
-driveshaft $300
-shop time 10 hours? @$75/hr
Minimum $3,500? You could save some money by using leaves, but performance and ride would suffer. You could save money by not buying a kit, but it will cost more in labor...
Just some quick figuring:
-Allpro 3 link kit- $1,400
-Allpro steering kit -$800
-axle, plus upgrades $200-???
-driveshaft $300
-shop time 10 hours? @$75/hr
Minimum $3,500? You could save some money by using leaves, but performance and ride would suffer. You could save money by not buying a kit, but it will cost more in labor...
How much did you lift the front of it?
Source manual hubs and axles from a 95.5-00 Tacoma, and drop the diff down.
You'll have a lot of money in a SAS if you get someone else to do it, i think a solid axle Toyota would be awesome, but i've never felt limited by the IFS considering i have to drive it everyday. That would quickly spiral downhill.
Source manual hubs and axles from a 95.5-00 Tacoma, and drop the diff down.
You'll have a lot of money in a SAS if you get someone else to do it, i think a solid axle Toyota would be awesome, but i've never felt limited by the IFS considering i have to drive it everyday. That would quickly spiral downhill.
The front got lifted approximately 3". My hub measurements showed it being 3 and a 1/16th on both sides. I did look at getting rid of the ADD front diff setup and putting the taco manual hub setup on it. I have been reading over all kinds of build threads on a few sites and have seen pictures in almost every one of them with cv axles blown to bits. Someone mentioned stronger cv axles and then it started blowing differentials lol!
I parked next to a SAS'd Tacoma in Inman and that really sold me on getting rid of the IFS. In fact...that is probably why the boots ripped lol, truck looked great and was definitely wheeled!
I parked next to a SAS'd Tacoma in Inman and that really sold me on getting rid of the IFS. In fact...that is probably why the boots ripped lol, truck looked great and was definitely wheeled!
I have no plans to take this thing to KOH and try to go up Backdoor lol! I am planning to keep it in the 35" tire range. If I could keep it low enough, would keep it on 33's.
As for getting a dedicated trail rig...no go. I live in an apartment complex that doesn't offer garage spaces. Not to mention my wife is the assistant manager so I am sure that wouldn't fly lol
As for getting a dedicated trail rig...no go. I live in an apartment complex that doesn't offer garage spaces. Not to mention my wife is the assistant manager so I am sure that wouldn't fly lol
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What size tire are you running?
Only way I see blowing it up bad is wailing on it in a bind. I've seen a lot of ppl run 35s and 37s on stock shafts without problems. Finesse saves parts, redline puts on a show.
Do it. It will be cool but it wont be cheap. Trail gear makes a kit that's a little more affordable.
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Only way I see blowing it up bad is wailing on it in a bind. I've seen a lot of ppl run 35s and 37s on stock shafts without problems. Finesse saves parts, redline puts on a show.
Do it. It will be cool but it wont be cheap. Trail gear makes a kit that's a little more affordable.
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