The Almost "COMPLETED" 36 Hour SAS build (updates 10-24-06)

Started by gotrocks, February 05, 2006, 11:56:27 PM

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gotrocks

#30
February 13, 2006, 12:14:36 AM
Such a beautiful site.  A clean frame at last



With a little help front gotrocksgirl I started to clean the frame down  of all the remains from the brackets.  She doesn't really care for sparks so I bundeled her up in one of my sweatshirts (believe it or not she actually asked me to buy her carhart pants so that she could work in the shop with me)

gotrocks

#31
February 13, 2006, 12:15:49 AM
In actual working hours I have only at this point put in about 5.5 hours or so from it coming into my shop.  I fell very confident that I will be able to finish tomorrow.  I decided to take the day off from school and get it done since I don't know when I'll get help to finish it up.

Tell me what you guys think so far.  Do you think I've done pretty good for being mostly a one man show?

lilbuddy

#32
February 13, 2006, 12:24:11 AM
Right on! Now finish it and take more pics

Youre lucky to have a woman that wants to be in your shop and help... I must say I am jealous
RIP Kyota.... you are the man

GET IT!!!

gotrocks

#33
February 13, 2006, 12:29:56 AM
Quote from: lilbuddy on February 13, 2006, 12:24:11 AM
Right on! Now finish it and take more pics

Youre lucky to have a woman that wants to be in your shop and help... I must say I am jealous

Pics HAHAHA Don't worry I have LOTS of pictures.  I only posted maybe a 4th of the pictures I've taken.  I always love looking back on buildups and seeing how it was built and figureing out ways to improve.

YES I AM LUCKY, wouldnt' trade her for anyone. She's extremely hot and likes trucks.  What can I say.  It doesn't get better than that.

sloyota

#34
February 13, 2006, 08:27:38 AM
looks like a good job so far.i also took apart the ifs to get closer with a torch for less grinding.its cool to have your girlfriend helping,get to spend time together,work on your truck and teach her about trucks.lucky guy..know get that runner flexin....cheers     :beerchug:
I'm not responsable for my own action's.

blackdiamond

#35
February 13, 2006, 09:57:59 AM
gotrocks  :love: gotrocksgirl

Nice work so far!  :biggthumpup:

My truck is back on the street and seems to run a bit quieter, must be the lack of bearing grindage.

:driving: 
1989 4Runner: Dual Ultimate (Inchworm front & Marlin 4.70 rear), Marlin Twin Stick, 1200-lb clutch, 4.88 R&P, Aussie Front, Detroit rear, 30-spline Longs, Long hub gears, ARP hub and knuckle studs & 35x12.50 Cooper STT PRO tires.  Marlin rear bumper & sliders.  FROR front bumper.  SAS with Alcan springs & Rancho 9000XL shocks.  Budbuilt Bolt-on traction bar.  Custom Interior Cage by Those Guys Rod and Customs.

Moab Tested & Rubicon Approved

blackdiamond

#36
February 13, 2006, 09:59:23 AM
Didn't you say that this Runner had a winch?
1989 4Runner: Dual Ultimate (Inchworm front & Marlin 4.70 rear), Marlin Twin Stick, 1200-lb clutch, 4.88 R&P, Aussie Front, Detroit rear, 30-spline Longs, Long hub gears, ARP hub and knuckle studs & 35x12.50 Cooper STT PRO tires.  Marlin rear bumper & sliders.  FROR front bumper.  SAS with Alcan springs & Rancho 9000XL shocks.  Budbuilt Bolt-on traction bar.  Custom Interior Cage by Those Guys Rod and Customs.

Moab Tested & Rubicon Approved

gotrocks

#37
February 13, 2006, 10:50:06 AM
is going to have a winch.  My 85 came with a winch bumper so I'll be putting that on this one.

CrazyYota

#38
February 13, 2006, 06:26:48 PM
Looks good  :thumbs:
>Chuck Norris invented black. In fact, he invented the entire spectrum of visible light. Except pink. Tom Cruise invented pink.

toyrokcrwlr

#39
February 13, 2006, 07:31:52 PM
I just did a sas this weekend and only took me 20 hours to do it, all by my self.

6.72:1

#40
February 13, 2006, 07:36:54 PM
Not half bad for a one man show with a little assistance! Keep going!
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crawlerdan

#41
February 13, 2006, 07:41:27 PM
i did my 87 in 10 hours, start to test drive...no lie...ive done 40 somethig sas swaps...so hell ya its possible, my first one took me about 20 by myself-get to it bro!!

toyrokcrwlr

#42
February 13, 2006, 07:47:11 PM
This will be my 7th sas in 3 years, I always do better when i by my self cause when i work on it i get serious i almost have to tell my old lady to get the hell out of the garage and only me and my dog blue allowed in garage.

Well its always nice to have dog to talk to while I work.

blackdiamond

#43
February 14, 2006, 07:03:32 AM
Gotrocks  :toiletwait: Marlin Board

Any updates? We can hardly wait!
1989 4Runner: Dual Ultimate (Inchworm front & Marlin 4.70 rear), Marlin Twin Stick, 1200-lb clutch, 4.88 R&P, Aussie Front, Detroit rear, 30-spline Longs, Long hub gears, ARP hub and knuckle studs & 35x12.50 Cooper STT PRO tires.  Marlin rear bumper & sliders.  FROR front bumper.  SAS with Alcan springs & Rancho 9000XL shocks.  Budbuilt Bolt-on traction bar.  Custom Interior Cage by Those Guys Rod and Customs.

Moab Tested & Rubicon Approved

gotrocks

#44
February 14, 2006, 08:38:19 AM
hahaha well actually there is.  last night I was to tired to get any pics posted.  It was deffinatly not the fastest that I've worked and wished that I could've gotten more accomplished.  I am extremely over cautious when it comes to measureing mounts and so I spend A LOT of time measureing and re-measureing my locations on the mounts.  The last thing I want is to get my front mount off and have my truck drive horribly on the street. 

Its a good thing I did measure mulitple times because I found that my frame is bent slightly.  Its actually off a 1/4".  I had only tac welded the front crossmember on and then found out while I was figureing out the rear shackle mount that it was bent.

gotrocks

#45
February 14, 2006, 08:52:10 AM
With the final grinding of the frame I was just about ready to bolt up the front crossmember


I drilled holes in the mount so that i could bolt it on and set it exaclty where i wanted it.  By doing this it makes sure that I get the offset the same on both sides.



gotrocks

#46
February 14, 2006, 08:56:34 AM
Doing a little test fitting


gotrocks

#47
February 14, 2006, 09:01:36 AM
I feel sorry for my other runner,  It just sits in my shop 90% of the time and never goes anywhere.  I hadn't driven it since June when the motor got all messed up again.  Now its going to sit without a front axle even longer now




Free at last I see the light now


Moments after this picture was taken gotrocksgirl got her finger smashed under the axle as she and I were positioning it for the leaf springs.  I felt so bad.  She thinks its broken and we'll just have to wait and see.  I had a finger brace and so I just had her put that on and save a $300+ hospital visit just to have them tell us that yes it is broken.

gotrocks

#48
February 14, 2006, 09:04:49 AM
After that little insident I got the axle up and finally mounted.  I really hope those marlin springs settle.  They look like WAY MORE than 4" of lift.



And now finally on its own weight





You can see that I really like my axle as far forward as possible and so now I get to relocate the steering box to allow for proper steering angles.

gotrocks

#49
February 14, 2006, 09:08:49 AM
Took another day off from school today so that I can get more done due to a slow day yesterday. (not to worry I know its Valentines tonight have something planned)

Todays To Do List.

1. Relocated the steering box
2. Finish the final welds on the front
3. Weld on the rear springs mounts
4. Swap over the rear axle
5. Weld on the front shock hoops from marlin (hopefully the UPS man comes)

blackdiamond

#50
February 14, 2006, 11:59:09 AM
Quote from: gotrocks on February 14, 2006, 09:04:49 AM
I really hope those marlin springs settle.  They look like WAY MORE than 4" of lift.

I went wheeling with Jayson161 a while back and his truck, now for sale, sat really tall on his Marlin springs.

The winch should help out some  :dunno:
1989 4Runner: Dual Ultimate (Inchworm front & Marlin 4.70 rear), Marlin Twin Stick, 1200-lb clutch, 4.88 R&P, Aussie Front, Detroit rear, 30-spline Longs, Long hub gears, ARP hub and knuckle studs & 35x12.50 Cooper STT PRO tires.  Marlin rear bumper & sliders.  FROR front bumper.  SAS with Alcan springs & Rancho 9000XL shocks.  Budbuilt Bolt-on traction bar.  Custom Interior Cage by Those Guys Rod and Customs.

Moab Tested & Rubicon Approved

88-REDRYDER

#51
February 14, 2006, 12:51:07 PM
its lookin real good comin a long nicely
killem en grillem

CrazyYota

#52
February 14, 2006, 04:15:16 PM
whats wrong with the other runner? New one looks really good!!  :love:
>Chuck Norris invented black. In fact, he invented the entire spectrum of visible light. Except pink. Tom Cruise invented pink.

gotrocks

#53
February 14, 2006, 10:50:13 PM
read my very first post

CrazyYota

#54
February 15, 2006, 03:51:57 PM
I think it would have been easier to swap another engine  :yesnod:
>Chuck Norris invented black. In fact, he invented the entire spectrum of visible light. Except pink. Tom Cruise invented pink.

IronClad

#55
February 15, 2006, 03:55:32 PM
screw that  ! id rather do an sas !  messing with engines SUCKS

runner looks good dude  keep up the good work
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Skinny_Pedal

#56
February 15, 2006, 04:31:50 PM
runner is looking very good. are you swapping the dual from your other runner as well?
Im an OG

874runner

#57
February 15, 2006, 04:34:05 PM
That thing is lookin awesome!

gotrocks

#58
February 15, 2006, 05:56:44 PM
yeah thats the plan

Lots of pictures coming very soon.  Keep checking for updates

CrazyYota

#59
February 15, 2006, 06:11:44 PM
Quote from: IronClad on February 15, 2006, 03:55:32 PM
screw that ! id rather do an sas ! messing with engines SUCKS

runner looks good dude keep up the good work


Well i guess if you don't know how to swap an engine it would be harder :dunno:
>Chuck Norris invented black. In fact, he invented the entire spectrum of visible light. Except pink. Tom Cruise invented pink.
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