official SAS kit comparison thread

[Doof]

got the idea from pirate, since about once a week there is a new thread about it. so why not make it one thread so the questions dont need to be asked anymore...

here is the link... but i will copy and paste it all over here if you dont want to follow the link

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=610802



let the marlin version begin:

As we all know that there are plenty of companies to choose from who make SAS kits. in the end it is up to you, the consumer on what you want to get and what you are willing to pay. there are a few simple questions you need to ask yourself first off..

Is the Kit Complete?
Is the kit for Front & Rear?
Does the Kit have extra parts you don't need?
How much does it cost?
Are the parts made using high quality materials?
Are the parts CNC'd or hand fabricated?
Are the parts bare maetal, painted, plated or powder coated?
Does the Company have the parts in stock?
Does the Company actually use their equipment on their own company and personal vehicles?
Does the Company have a good reputation in the offroad community and your friends?
Does the Company have good service and warranty?
Does the company have a good website?
Does the Company offer installation?
Does the Company have good instructions?
Does the Company support Pirate 4x4.com?
Does the Company offer other parts that you need?
How long has the Company been around?
Is the Company easy to get ahold of via phone or email?
Is the Company's product's innovative?
Is the Company constantly trying to improve their products?
What makes this Companys products different than Brand X?


ill post up links to a few companies that offer SAS kits with price, info on the kit, and link to the site. if there are more then feel free to throw them in here...

[Doof]

Marlin's SAS kit:
Link: http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/suspension/sas.htm
Price: 1,449
Info:

Marlin Crawler Front Leaf Spring
High Steer Arm Set
Modified Pitman Arm
Heavy Duty Tie Rod
Heavy Duty Drag Link
1-Ton FJ80 Rod End with Jam Nut
Procomp Steering Stabilizer
12" Bilstein 5125 Shock
Shock Hoop
Shock Hoop Brace
Motor Mount Plate
Front Spring Hanger
Front Hanger Gusset
Frame Tube
Frame Jig
Vented Rotor, Machined
New Metallic Brake Pad set   Quantity
1.5" Wheel Spacer Kit
U-Bolt Flip Plate
U-Bolt with Nut and Washer
Spring Pad 3/8" Spacer
Front Brake Line (Red, Blue, Silver)
Brake Line "L" Bracket
Brake Line Clip
Shackle Plate
3/4" Shackle Spacer
18 x 150mm Bolt
18 x 120mm Bolt
18mm Crimp Nut
Polyurethane Bumpstop
Bumpstop Extension
1/2" x 2-1/2" Grade 5 Bolt
1/2" Coarse Crimp Nut
Small Spring Bushing

[Doof]

ALL Pro:
Link: http://www.allprooffroad.com/8489suspension/8489sas/42
Price: 1,399
Info:

Hy-Steer™ crossover steering featuring our exclusive one-piece forged arms
Weld on Shock Hoops with braces
5100 Series Bilstein shocks
4", 5" or 6" lift, long travel front leaf springs with bushings
1" lift Spring hanger kit with greasable shackles and frame tubes and jigs
Vented Land Cruiser style rotors (Allows use of IFS brake calipers)
1.5" Front wheel spacers 
Front U-Bolt flip kit
Steel Braided DOT approved brake lines
Bumpstops
Steering Stabilizer and brackets

[Doof]

Sky-Manufacturing
link: http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/
Price: 1,300

Sky Manufacturing's New Solid Axle Swap Conversion Kit. Fits 1986-1995 Trucks and 4 Runners. All parts manufactured in the USA. Available with 5 inch lift springs. Total lift will be 6.5 inch's. Kit comes with premium USA made leaf springs, Sky's bolt on prior to welding front hanger, boomerang shackle's, DOT brake lines, shock hoops,  DT 3000 series shocks, Stage 6 high steer kit, Front axle specific u-bolt flip kit, Toyota axle truss, Bump stops, billet wheel spacers, Sky's Ring gear guard, knuckle rebuild kit, FJ-60 rotors, frame tubes, jigs, and bushings.

[Doof]

Front Range Off-road
Link: http://frontrangeoffroadfab.com/nfoscomm/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=38&osCsid=7f4c667f6c9285b2baa711e305853b60
Price: 200
Info:
DISCLAIMER!!!

This kit simply hangs the spring on your vehicle

1/2" longer than stock front hangers
1" longer than stock shackles
Graphite impregnated, polyurethane frame bushings
Hardened, high strength bolts
Premium locking nuts to keep your rig together

[Doof]

Trail Gear
Link: http://trail-gear.com/sas.html
Price: 1,099
Info:

Front Leaf Springs (your choice 3" 4" or 5")
High Steer Crossover Steering Kit
Front Drop Hanger with Greasable Bolts
Greasable 5" Shackles
Frame Tubes & Jigs
Steering Stabilizer Kit
U bolt Flip Kit
Shock Hoops (2)
Bilstein Shocks (2)
Front Brake Lines (2)
Vented Rotors (2)
Bumpstop Extensions (2)
Wheel Spacers (2)
Bumpstops (2)
Front Axle Gusset
Axle Diff Armor
Knuckle Service Kit
Wheel Bearing Kit (2)
Motor Mount Cover Plates
Spring Pad



Downey:
link: http://www.downeyoff-road.com/WhatsHot/index.htm
price: 1,099 (with springs) $985 (without springs)
info:
Downey Manufactures an "Economy" Solid Axle Conversion kit that features Downey ultra-quality 3" lift NHK springs--none better! The economy kit does not include differential overhaul kit, bearings/seals, rotors, axle housing gussets, or steering stabilizer. Downey does offer complete conversion kits that do include these items with 4" lift or 5" lift springs.

[Rocksurfer]

  Downey is in the game now too.

[Rocksurfer]

http://www.downeyoff-road.com/WhatsHot/index.htm

[kneedownnate]

Judging by how proud downey is of their parts (expensive) and the low cost of their kit, I have to think it's probably a trail gear setup.  Downey doesn't do cheap!

[unclejpl4x4]

very interesting and a good idea. 

[yota_krawler]

good idea AJ there are so many threads on "help, what is a better kit" it is nice to see the specs on each lift. Or you can home brew your own... thats what a lot of people do too.