how much would a SAS cost? and is it worth is?

[bgills]

i'm new to this forum and new to the T4r i was just wondering the if SAS is really worth doing? i like to trail every now and then and the occasional mud run...i have a 87 it has detroit lockers in the rear end and was told it has 4:56 gearing.

 

[KidVermicious]

For occasional light wheeling and screwing around in mud, it's complete overkill. Up to you if you want to do it, but if you're not wheeling hard and breaking IFS bits on a regular basis, you don't need it.

 

[bgills]

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i really don't do anything hardcore. and i haven't broke anything but i really haven't done it that much....also i heard it was easier to lift a SAS? is that true?
i was thinking about a 4 " pro comp lift with 3 inch body lift...would that work with IFS?

 

[KidVermicious]

i really don't do anything hardcore. and i haven't broke anything but i really haven't done it that much....also i heard it was easier to lift a SAS? is that true?
i was thinking about a 4 " pro comp lift with 3 inch body lift...would that work with IFS?

Oh boy. Ok, we're getting into opinion territory here, but no it's not easier to lift a solid axle. It's easier to get a solid axle to flex, which is a much different thing, but again if you're not wheeling hard, the IFS setup has plenty of flex for you, and if you're just mudding and such you don't need flex as much anyway.

If you're modding for appearance more than trail capability, which is the perception I'm getting, a 4" IFS drop bracket lift is easy to do and will let you clear 35s, which is all the tire you really want to run with that 4banger anyway.

 

[aha2988]

and ill add If your worried about price... then no its not worth it to you.

figure 1600 base for a new fresh built axle.. then linkages(price unknown), then springs and shocks or coil overs (1200-2000) then all the fabrication involved.. beef up the frame rails, weld link brackets to the frame, weld on new spring buckets, basicly you tear your truck appart and build a buggy out of it.

 

[CAN-03runner]

That truck stands very nice already.

 

[bgills]

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im already running 35s. so ill just stick with what i got, thanks for everyones input.

 

[Gerdo]

If you can fab and find the parts cheap, you could SAS for $1500. If you start buying good new parts but are doing the fab work, $3000-$5000. If you have a shop do a full link setup with new parts, $10,000-$15,000 or more.

 

[bgills]

ill just leave it as is. the guy said it had a 3 inch body lift but it looks to me like it also has a suspension lift. it has blocks under the leafsprings in the rear.

 

[KidVermicious]

ill just leave it as is. the guy said it had a 3 inch body lift but it looks to me like it also has a suspension lift. it has blocks under the leafsprings in the rear.

If you don't have blocks between your UCAs and the steering knuckle, or bolt-on or welded brackets relocating your LCAs, then the previous owner probably lifted the front by cranking the torsion bars. That limits your travel and makes for a much rougher ride, if that's the case I'd look into at least picking up a set of ball joint spacers and relaxing those torsion bars a bit.

Post up in the classics section with details on your truck, it sure as heck looks sweet!

 

[bgills]

ill go out and check that out after this storm passes....this is just my second vehicle and both of them came lifted.. im glad you like the look of it..i like it more and more every time i drive it!

 

[Gerdo]

I really like the look of the 1st gens. Yours looks clean.

 

[bgills]

the picture with the trailer is when the other owner had it..its a little rougher then it looks...it is pretty clean though..all the carpets have been pulled and rhino linered. it's still in good shape for a 87