Author Topic: SAS S10s (Read 21254 times)

4.3s10 · « **on:** Nov 01, 2005, 04:56:01 PM »

Does any one have any pics of SASed S10s and some specs on them would be good I have already checked out http://www.s10extremist.org/ but id like to see some more

I really would like to build one of these in the near future probably go with 4.3, SM465, 205-203 doubler, some type of leaf sprung suspension(don't know if Marlin would be a good choice or not) 60s or maybe Toy axles

whiteman · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 01, 2005, 05:21:45 PM »

Yer' gonna have to do something Toy, if you want to fit in here. Not saying your not welcome, but you know!
Toy axles would deffinetley stand out under an s10.
Also Marlins springs would probley work for ya'. Not sure how heavy S10's are. Keep us posted.

There is a pic of a SAS S10 Blazer in the Extreme Flex thread of Rig Gallery.

Matty · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 01, 2005, 05:45:09 PM »

i know you've all seen it, but i figured i would throw this in from the Xtreme Flex Thread just because it is so cool.

i say you run dual toy t-cases i hear theres an adapter to run them behind a SM465

crawlerdan · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 01, 2005, 05:50:15 PM »

thats freakin sweet man, i had a s10 once upon a time that i lifted, but sas was never an option till i went to toyota, but man is that cool lookin

4.3s10 · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 01, 2005, 06:26:35 PM »

yea i would really like to know more about truck in the parking lot especially what springs he is running Also Stewys truck is so crazy I would like to know more about that thing

Ramrod · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 01, 2005, 08:41:28 PM »

I see a pretty sweet s10 with a solid axle driving around some times. he's running a tj dana 30 up front with a coil suspension and some 33's I think. The suspension looks like it's all bolt on but I really have just seen him driving by.

4.3s10 · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 02, 2005, 10:27:06 AM »

will toycases hold behind the 4.3

crawlerdan · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 02, 2005, 11:29:38 AM »

i have a freind runnin a blown 327 and dual cases, for 7 years now with no failures to report

4.3s10 · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 02, 2005, 06:14:38 PM »

wow i really didnt know how strong toy cases were but i guess they are pretty damn good

crawlerdan · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 02, 2005, 06:17:14 PM »

4.3s10 · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 02, 2005, 07:01:33 PM »

yea I like the idea of the toy cases and axles that would be sweet and to put some marlin stuff in it... I just wish i had money to build one... I'm thinking of starting a project in the summer when I get a real job.. just don't know what it will be i want a wheeler but I also want a muscle car and i think I'm little young to have both

motorider228 · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 02, 2005, 07:05:18 PM »

Quote from: 85xtracab on Nov 01, 2005, 05:45:09 PM

i know you've all seen it, but i figured i would throw this in from the Xtreme Flex Thread just because it is so cool.

i say you run dual toy t-cases i hear theres an adapter to run them behind a SM465

hey was that a guy named jerrys rig?

BONER · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 02, 2005, 07:55:36 PM »

i saw a s10 running a dana 30 off a xj, with a bolton kit( long 4link ,track bar,coils) pretty good setup, it could be better with a toyota axle though

4.3s10 · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 02, 2005, 08:01:48 PM »

yea i think i would end up going the with the wheeler instead of the muscle car just because there seems like a lot more i could do it and it seems like a good learning experience

Quote from: BONER on Nov 02, 2005, 07:55:36 PM

i saw a s10 running a dana 30 off a xj, with a bolton kit( long 4link ,track bar,coils) pretty good setup, it could be better with a toyota axle though

running coils would be so sweet but i don't know if I have the knowledge to set that up much easier to do leaves maybe a coil suspension after i get back from school

lilbuddy · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 03, 2005, 03:20:16 PM »

Not a very good pic, but I found one nevertheless. Its got a D30 front end...

4.3s10 · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 03, 2005, 03:40:25 PM »

wow my mom used to have an s10 that look exactly like that except for it being solid axle

Matty · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 03, 2005, 04:56:21 PM »

well 4.3s10 i think you have some work cut out for you so lets get started and throw some freakin toy axles under a blazer, that or toy t cases....

4.3s10 · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 03, 2005, 05:13:46 PM »

i think you should get some money and start working on getting your truck geared and locked... dont worry you will come back from Boulder University and you will look in my driveway and be so suprised

Yota4life · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 05, 2005, 05:19:14 PM »

Quote from: 85xtracab on Nov 01, 2005, 05:45:09 PM

i know you've all seen it, but i figured i would throw this in from the Xtreme Flex Thread just because it is so cool.

i say you run dual toy t-cases i hear theres an adapter to run them behind a SM465

Thats my cousin jerrys rig he built about 2 years ago. How do you know him motorider?

4.3s10 · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 06, 2005, 08:33:02 AM »

Do you have any pictures of it and some specs on it

kneedownnate · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 06, 2005, 11:26:58 AM »

Quote from: lilbuddy on Nov 03, 2005, 03:20:16 PM

Not a very good pic, but I found one nevertheless. Its got a D30 front end...

Do my eyes decieve me or did they go spring under on that? What a waste of your fab work.

kneedownnate · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 06, 2005, 11:29:13 AM »

There's a mid 90s oldsmobile bravada at pnp that's beggin me to do this, but it doesn't know I'm poor and already have too many projects.

Cameron · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 26, 2005, 01:58:26 PM »

I dont think toy axles or cases will work unless you can run both. Stock IFS Chevy stuff runs on the driver side, so a Ford D44 would work good, if not a 60, only if you dont want to change your t-case or transmission. Now, if you go with a SM465, then I think you may be able to run an adapter for Toy cases, then toy axles or FS Chevy axles will work.

S-10 Stewy · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 26, 2005, 06:29:03 PM »

I guess I am a little late on this thread. I ran TOY axles F&R on mine with NO REGRETS! I have a saying: It's built Chevy tuff with Toyota stuff.

S-10's can be fun, they are just not very popular, in some ways they are like a Jeep, once you get rid of the weak, crapo parts, they can be a ton of fun.

4.3 s-10... I still owe you some pics don't I?

Sorry dude, I have been off the forum for a while.

S-10 Stewy

kneedownnate · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 26, 2005, 07:50:21 PM »

I like the way yours sits stewy. I'm with you, those rigs are kinda neat and come with a good engine, you just hafta complement them with the right parts and there's no reason they wouldn't be a competent trail rig.

S-10 Stewy · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 27, 2005, 01:28:27 PM »

I'm not sure why some people don't like the S-10.

Some kinda look at mine and talk like ..."why the heck would you ever want to do that" while others think it is very cool. I have always liked the S-10's. By no means do I think they are the "perfect" foundation for the ultimate trail rig but they do have some awesome things that make them desirable for what we do with them.

The front half of the frame's are boxed,

the FI 4.3 is one of the best wheeling motor's out there,

the approach and departure angles are good (not excellent but good).

They have room to move around in and be comfortable. Parts are cheap (what Chevy parts aren't) The rear springs have excellent flex,

some of the S-10's came with a 231 T-case that will hold up to a fair amount of abuse that 4 wheeling can dish out.

The 700-R4 is an OK Tranny, keep it out of overdrive except on the flats and it will last awhile. I think they look cool myself.

S-10 Stewy.

Matty · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 27, 2005, 01:45:06 PM »

personally when my buddy 4.3s10 got his blazer and started workin on it i thought it was kind of ugly. then i kept lookin at it and ridin it in and the more and more it grew on me. as of now i really like that style blazer especially SAS'd.

4.3s10 · « **Reply #27 on:** Nov 27, 2005, 01:47:13 PM »

I love my blazer its perfect daily driver it has plenty of power and I still get around 21 mpg. I have had no real problems with yet either. But it seems like a lot of the S10s are neglected and rusty to heck. I defiantly would like to get a solid axle under one in the near future.

S10 Stewy you really gotta get some pics up of yours I am dying to see it

Thanks 85xtracab... Hey it did make it up broad hill pretty easily

motorider228 · « **Reply #28 on:** Nov 27, 2005, 02:14:05 PM »

heres a sas'd jimmy of a guy i know. it looked hella clean and had no body damage or anything until he rolled it and cut all sorts of shirt off of it and painted it black.

S-10 Stewy · « **Reply #29 on:** Nov 27, 2005, 05:24:48 PM »

Very nice Motorider. That 2nd generation body style took awhile but it has grown on me big time. After I built mine... I realized that a 4 dr may have a little better trail capability, because of the longer wheel base, can not prove that though. I am currently at 102 and have no complaints.

The one Blazer in the beginning of this thread has some serious flex as well as your buddies (posted above). I have the missing link shackle in the rear and at full flex I can only pick one tire up approx 36". My front springs were "never" designed to do mucho flexin. When I built it they were for all around wheeling and they work well for that.

4.3 I know I am way behind on pic's. I want to post some good trail pics up, not the street scene.

Stewy

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