Topic: Taking the plunge

[Crawler677]

I really want to SAS my 99 taco,   but to be honest im completely overwhelmed as i have never attempted anything like this

where should i start?

my fabrication skills are quite  limited too so where to get work done is a big consideration too

[MiniSimp]

First get parts:
Solid front axle
26" Brake Lines
48" leaf springs
5" shackles
Front Drop Hanger
Cross Over steering
$$$$ for front drive shaft work
Bump Stops
2" Spacers (2)

[Crawler677 [OP]]

First get parts:
Solid front axle
26" Brake Lines
48" leaf springs
5" shackles
Front Drop Hanger
Cross Over steering
$$$$ for front drive shaft work
Bump Stops
2" Spacers (2)

i mean like the specifics, like what kinda of axle, how to figure out the lift height before hand, stuff like that

[MiniSimp]

Toyota axle 79-85 or Diamond Axle housing and build with parts if you have the money.
As for lift height, that is more tricky, how much lift do you want?
Marlin sells springs from 3" to 5"

[Crawler677 [OP]]

probably around 6 inches above  stock

would i have to change around the back too?

[Crawler677 [OP]]

i also want to make it allittle wide front and rear at the same time, while avoiding wheel spacers   

what should i put in for front and rear

PS: i have a thing for symettry   level, and same width front and back

[WileEToyote]

i also want to make it allittle wide front and rear at the same time, while avoiding wheel spacers

Might look then at a T100 rear and a HP Dana44 front.  They're within a couple inches of one another.

[CTENG in KS]

Toyota axle 79-85 or Diamond Axle housing and build with parts if you have the money.
As for lift height, that is more tricky, how much lift do you want?
Marlin sells springs from 3" to 5"

Tacoma has opposite side trans case drop so toy axle will not work.  Best is to get drivers side drop dana 44 out of late 70 to early 80's fullsize jeep.
This is the axle you want...out of 82 wagoneer


This site will give you a look at what needs to be done:  http://www.toy4x4.net/sas/

[Crawler677 [OP]]

Has anybody here done business with Dynatrack?   I was considering going the extra mile and getting Dynatrack pro 44's for the front and rear at the same time with ARB air lockers Front and rear + onboard air, all at the same time

[CTENG in KS]

Never personally, but they are an exceptionally well respected company.  They have done axles for comp teams, all the rags, and some bad arse trucks on pirate.  The axles are money, but I don't think you can go wrong with Dynatrac.

[Crawler677 [OP]]

Yeah, i was thinking those Dynatrack diff covers would look  too 

[toybuilt]

Has anybody here done business with Dynatrack? I was considering going the extra mile and getting Dynatrack pro 44's for the front and rear at the same time with ARB air lockers Front and rear + onboard air, all at the same time

If you have to $$ I'd say go for it. That would be TITs

[Crawler677 [OP]]

beyond this, one thing that has gotten me (i just cant decide) is whether to just put leafs up front, and have leafs in the rear,   or do a 4 link setup front and rear

[Crawler677 [OP]]

beyond this, one thing that has gotten me (i just cant decide) is whether to just put leafs up front, and have leafs in the rear, or do a 4 link setup front and rear

any input 

[DTB]

any input

What are you using the truck for?  That could help you decide

[Crawler677 [OP]]

new england wheelin, lots of roots, snow,  bumps and mud, steep loose climbs and that type of stuff

but i really want ti to be a good all arounder that can tear up the rocks too 

and to make if even harder!! its my DD   

and im not gonna lie, i have an eye for asthetics,   meaning ya, im a bit of a mall cruizer, so its got to look nice,   but dont worry, when im done mall cruizin on my way to the store, i go out and hit the trail

[toybuilt]

It depends on how much money you have to spend and how long you can have your truck down. I have no problems useing leaf springs infact I'd rather have leaf springs that coil springs. Coil overs are nice but still I perfure leaf springs, I like the fact that my front tires drop forwards insted of back tords me. If anything I would say keep with leaf springs up front and if you want put coil overs in the rear, that would be a kiler setup. 

[Crawler677 [OP]]

The other thing im wondering is should i go with 60's or 44s?

anybody have any pics of a 99 tacoma (or simmilar) on dana 60s?

i was thinking about running maybe 38X 14.5x16 tires

[toybuilt]

I'm running a Dana 60 and 14 bolt. You could run a Dana 44 as long as you us chomally axle shafts you can run 39.5x15x15 tires thats what one of my buds run. You could go find a ford front Dana 60 just make sure its a 60 and not a 50, its will say on the diff cover. You could even run the ford rear axle thats with the front, one of my friends did that.

[Crawler677 [OP]]

Has anybody here done business with Dynatrack? I was considering going the extra mile and getting Dynatrack pro 44's for the front and rear at the same time with ARB air lockers Front and rear + onboard air, all at the same time