"T40R" 5th Gen Trail SAS on 40's!!

[JasonRSG]

I just wanted to let you know in the nicest way possible that I hate you - purely out of jealousy. That's all.

Love the project! Keep us updated. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

The axles look like the diamond axles 9" set. Is that what you're using? Also what are the outers? Are they retaining the Toyota unit bearings? I think it's awesome that you're retaining all the oem functionality of the crawl control and such. What gearing do you plan to use?

The front housing is a Spidertrax with a Hi9 center - 5.13s and 35 spline ARB. It also has Trail Gear Cs, knuckles, and unit bearings, and G2 shafts and lock-out hubs. The rear housing and shafts are from Currie and it has a G2 center with a 35 spline ARB. We hope to be testing our electronics theories sooner than later. Please stay tuned...

 

[Dimhof]

RSG and 5th gen SAS

I'm very excited to see this thing in person as RSG is my local shop in Denver. I also wanted to take the time to say that Jason and the staff at RSG are top notch when it comes to quality work and customer care. If you are ever in the Denver area go check them out, they're good people.

 

[TheWraith]

theres just soo much want in this thread!!!

if only I had the money.

maybe you can pm ... rough estimate for the whole swap

 

[Sleeter]

Someone's working on that one too...

Yep I now have a boner. So hawt.


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[Brandonium]

Toss some portals under there....

 

[JasonRSG]

This is cool. And for once its not those crazy Hawaiians. :der: :madgrin:

We had a KDSS 5th Gen with a Fabtech 6" and 35s. That system is now on Drew's 2006 GX470 with 37" Toyo M/Ts. And the ToyTec 3" that was on T40R is now on the KDSS 'Runner. We like to switch things up

 

[JasonRSG]

What I'm most curious about is how this will be shifting in and out of four wheel drive. The oem front diff has the sliding collar type front axle. I suppose there will be a change out to a different transfer case - -

Glad to see something on here that's not about leds and sliders.

We intend to run the stock t-case. May add a doubler.

 

[sschaefer3]

There's no way this will be a bolt on kit. SAS is a one way ticket. It's going to require cutting off all of the IFS parts. Then welding on all new link mounts to the frame. There's no plausible way I can imagine making a bolt on setup that has the link brackets and such. All Pro already sells a kit that's a weld in setup. This is basically the same thing would be my guess. No matter how you do it, you'll have to weld on the suspension mounts, shock towers, and spring buckets. Plus if you want a long travel rear to match - it's going to mean new longer control arms and new mounts welded on the rear also.

It was a joke, I have done many of them.

 

[JasonRSG]

I also want to see how they are going to give it room for up travel...are they building custom body panels like Marshal? If not, those are going to have to be some loooooonnnng bumpstops to keep those 40's from destroying the fender wells.

There's going to be plenty of body work

 

[JasonRSG]

They'll relocate forward by about 2-3 inches and cut the fenders is my guess. That plus about a 4 inch lift would give pretty good clearance. 4" more tire radius plus another 2-4 inches of fender cut would allow for pretty good range of motion.

The axle is going to be forward about 1.5" and lots of body work

 

[JasonRSG]

There's no way this will be a bolt on kit. SAS is a one way ticket. It's going to require cutting off all of the IFS parts. Then welding on all new link mounts to the frame. There's no plausible way I can imagine making a bolt on setup that has the link brackets and such. All Pro already sells a kit that's a weld in setup. This is basically the same thing would be my guess. No matter how you do it, you'll have to weld on the suspension mounts, shock towers, and spring buckets. Plus if you want a long travel rear to match - it's going to mean new longer control arms and new mounts welded on the rear also.

We are using an All-Pro kit - no point in reinventing the wheel. We are, however, still up in the air on the rear portion...

 

[JasonRSG]

About time some one posted up on this. Was only a matter of time.

What are you going to do for fenders [MENTION=152854]JasonRSG[/MENTION]?

Custom - Justin has lots of body shop experience too.

 

[JasonRSG]

Are those real beadlocks???

Yes, but not the ones going on this project. We have a set of Trail Gears for it.

 

[JasonRSG]

I believe they are...they posted a pic on their FB page a little while ago installing beadlocks. These aren't the same wheel, but I'm guessing they are both TrailReady slim rings...?

https://www.facebook.com/rsgoffroad...848494724954/1286470201396111/?type=3&theater

The one pictured on our facebook page is off of Scott's FJ Cruiser. New tires mounting party after hours!

 

[JasonRSG]

Toss some portals under there....

Project's already expensive enough as it is :wow:

 

[Patriot12]

Someone sticky this!!

 

[rochmpr]

theres just soo much want in this thread!!!

if only I had the money.

maybe you can pm ... rough estimate for the whole swap

I believe in this case, if you have to ask, you can't afford it. I would wager with parts and labor, this is about $30k. Just sayin'.

 

[1engineer]

I believe in this case, if you have to ask, you can't afford it. I would wager with parts and labor, this is about $30k. Just sayin'.

At least, especially if you had to pay for labor.

 

[LawnDart]

I believe in this case, if you have to ask, you can't afford it. I would wager with parts and labor, this is about $30k. Just sayin'.

*cough* more *cough*

 

[sandcrawler]

awe-inspiring stuff. keep up the good work!
:bravo: