Topic: 92 toyota pickup SAS *PICS of the new Taco*

[808]

This is my first time doing a build. im going to sas it with the trail gear ifs eliminator kit. i got the kit and a axle for $500 from a buddy of mine.  
like i said i have never done this before so the more feedback the better. here are some pics of the truck when i got it, and what i did yesterday. i have had the truck for about 2 weeks now, and im already sick of the ifs. (my last truck was an 85). it has 3" blocks in the back with stock springs and custom 10" shackels. it has a 2" body lift with 35's. i have 37's for it just need the gears now. and i want to put 63's chevy on the rear on top of those blocks. do you think that would make it level with the front? im using marlin crawler 4" springs instead of the trail gear ones. just because thats what i have.

[TIMS89CRAWLER]

  just be sure to push the axle as far forward as ou can to keep your tires off the firewall when flexed out  lookin good so far

[808 [OP]]

just be sure to push the axle as far forward as ou can to keep your tires off the firewall when flexed out  lookin good so far

thanks. im having a buddy come over who's done it before today to help place the front mounts and shackels. i was thinking about welding another box steel in between the frame and front spring hangers good or bad?

[DTB]

i was thinking about welding another box steel in between the frame and front spring hangers good or bad?

you mean like a "drop" style hangar? cool screen name btw

[808 [OP]]

you mean like a "drop" style hangar? cool screen name btw

yeah just give it a little more lift with that.

and thanks.

[DTB]

yeah just give it a little more lift with that.

and thanks.

depends...are you building a mud truck or a rock crawler? Personally, I would keep it as low as possible

[TIMS89CRAWLER]

depends...are you building a mud truck or a rock crawler? Personally, I would keep it as low as possible

I side with dirtoyboy for sure  I am all about keeping it as low as possible... the only thing U need lift for is to clear tires 

[DTB]

... the only thing U need lift for is to clear tires 

dont even need a lift for that!

[Jud]

Looks fun. Good luck and I agree with dtb and timsyota. Keep it as low as you can.

[bigarms23]

looks good also like the fj40 next to it off topic are you going to build that cruiser

[kiyul4130]

reading your first post was hilarious. here is my build up. you might want to check it out since your starting out EXACTLY how i did. ive changed up a lot of things since 3 years ago but here you go. http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=15616.0

as far as the 3" block on the back with the 63s, yes it should sit dead level, mine did. i used the double shackle setup forever, toy shackle and chevy shackle, and yes i also ran the 4" marlin springs up front for 3 solid years till a few months ago. now its toy rears mixed in with them. i also started out with 35 BFG muds then got some 37 mtrs next. just read through my thread our trucks are very similar. cya

edit: dont add some box tubing to lower the hanger, youll regret it. you already have a 2" BL. just weld the hanger on and use the shackles they give you. your truck will be as tall as a sky scraper, it will suck.

[wampum]

Off Topic: The FJ40 in the last pic belongs to yours truly. Parked there at his house cause he has the tools. I'm thinkin' about doin' a build thread on it as well.

[808 [OP]]

depends...are you building a mud truck or a rock crawler? Personally, I would keep it as low as possible

its definatly going to be more of a rock truck. ill just stick to the kit

[808 [OP]]

looks good also like the fj40 next to it off topic are you going to build that cruiser

yeah its my buddies. he just got the money so we are going to start on that as soon as mine is done

[808 [OP]]

reading your first post was hilarious. here is my build up. you might want to check it out since your starting out EXACTLY how i did. ive changed up a lot of things since 3 years ago but here you go. http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=15616.0

as far as the 3" block on the back with the 63s, yes it should sit dead level, mine did. i used the double shackle setup forever, toy shackle and chevy shackle, and yes i also ran the 4" marlin springs up front for 3 solid years till a few months ago. now its toy rears mixed in with them. i also started out with 35 BFG muds then got some 37 mtrs next. just read through my thread our trucks are very similar. cya

edit: dont add some box tubing to lower the hanger, youll regret it. you already have a 2" BL. just weld the hanger on and use the shackles they give you. your truck will be as tall as a sky scraper, it will suck. \

your truck is nice.
i like the bob on it.

i also saw how you made your own felt knuckle seals. i wish i would have thought of that before i dropped $50
 

[I.D.G.A.F]

nice start, keep us updated!

[kiyul4130]

your truck is nice.
i like the bob on it.

i also saw how you made your own felt knuckle seals. i wish i would have thought of that before i dropped $50
 

thanks. hey it also looks like your PS pump is pretty blown and in need of a rebuild. i just did mine and its on my thread if you need want to do it yourself.

[808 [OP]]

thanks. hey it also looks like your PS pump is pretty blown and in need of a rebuild. i just did mine and its on my thread if you need want to do it yourself.

ha yeah. that thing is leaking like crazy. ill take a look at how you did it. thanks man

[Phazertwo]

thanks. hey it also looks like your PS pump is pretty blown and in need of a rebuild. i just did mine and its on my thread if you need want to do it yourself.

Where is your thread???

NVM I am an idiot!

[jimbo74]

looks like a good truck.... i would ditch the rear blocks... blocks suck.....

does that happen to be a harbor fright floor jack with an adjustable screw up/down saddle? and how does it work? i am in the market for a floor jack

[ToYocRawleR]

BOB!!!!!! what up its KC,  I'll be over tomorrow to cut that off then its grindin time for you guys!
 
Have you seen my build up thread?

If not check it out  http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=43389.0

[ToYocRawleR]

Off Topic: The FJ40 in the last pic belongs to yours truly. Parked there at his house cause he has the tools. I'm thinkin' about doin' a build thread on it as well.

kev?

[808 [OP]]

BOB!!!!!! what up its KC,  I'll be over tomorrow to cut that off then its grindin time for you guys!
 
Have you seen my build up thread?

If not check it out  http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=43389.0

sounds good man. ive gotten everything off excet the pitman arm

yeah i was looking ive been looking at yours for a while.
how much was your hydro assist ram?

and kev is wampum

[808 [OP]]

looks like a good truck.... i would ditch the rear blocks... blocks suck.....

does that happen to be a harbor fright floor jack with an adjustable screw up/down saddle? and how does it work? i am in the market for a floor jack

yeah that is the harbor freight one.
it works for me. i havent had any trouble with it except with the trany adapter, it flops over if you jack it too low. other than that ive been pretty happy with it.
and as for the blacks, i hear they are good to use if you run the 63's because how you have the front spring hanger on the low part of the frame it gets it up more to aviod hitting it on rocks.
im not sure though?

[kiyul4130]

looks like a good truck.... i would ditch the rear blocks... blocks suck.....

i ran them with my sas front for 3 years, no problems. i think it might ride a little nicer without them thats all. flexed nice still to.

[kiyul4130]

as for the blocks, i hear they are good to use if you run the 63's because how you have the front spring hanger on the low part of the frame it gets it up more to aviod hitting it on rocks.
im not sure though?

if i were you id move the rear spring hangar back and run a longer single shackle. that or just run the toy/chevy double shackle setup. front spring hanger? as in the front hanger for the rear springs, or the front springs?

[THK Matt]

OOOOO take lots of pics guys who are involved in this build... im interested Bob in this.

oh and to marlin buddy, ill find your check in thread one day.

[ToYocRawleR]

sounds good man. ive gotten everything off excet the pitman arm

yeah i was looking ive been looking at yours for a while.
how much was your hydro assist ram?

and kev is wampum

Got the hydro ram from tractor supply, i took it back though.  Its too big to fit under my steering.   Im not going to worry about it right now.

[ToYocRawleR]

Whens kev gonna start on the cruiser?

[808 [OP]]

Whens kev gonna start on the cruiser?

well now he has the money cause he sold his truck. hes just being really slow on ordering the slave and master cyl for the clutch.