Thardy
"FARM TOY"
- Location
- Santaquin, Utah
I didn't realize I hadn't posted any pics with the sliders on.
'96 Runner Build
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sixstringsteve
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- Location
- UT
did you make it through that boulder field, or did you have to back out?
- Location
- Vehicular limbo
We got him all the way to the exit, but he was maybe just a little too wide and/or too short for the pinch between the wall and that last big boulder. More likely he just needed a better spotter.
http://www.rme4x4.com/showthread.php?91110-Rattlesnake-6-9&p=844133&viewfull=1#post844133
sixstringsteve
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- Location
- UT
That's a tough left turn. Nice job getting all the way to that point.
Thardy
"FARM TOY"
- Location
- Santaquin, Utah
Yah, I was a little bummed that I didn't make but it is was it is. All kidding aside Kevin did a great job spotting. I just wasn't equipped. Maybe 35's and a little more clearance but who's to say.
sixstringsteve
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- Location
- UT
This is one of those spots where a solid front axle will really help you. Not sure 35's will make a huge difference. I've only seen one rig on 33's make it before (ricsrx), and he's made it every time I've been there with him (at least 5-6 times now). But his driving skills make up for any lack of tire height.
You can credit my wife for these shots.
Thardy
"FARM TOY"
- Location
- Santaquin, Utah
After my trip to Moab last weekend it looks like my next wheelin trip will be with the SAS!! I am going to start pulling the IFS apart tonight. I just need to leave it to the point I can still roll it onto the trailer to haul to Brigham City to do the rest on the lift.
zukijames
Well-Known Member
- Location
- not moab anymore
did you break stuff ? or just not happy with the ifs?
Thardy
"FARM TOY"
- Location
- Santaquin, Utah
Broke stuff. I was fine with the IFS. I didn't love it but didn't hate it. I have always planned on a SAS just been waiting for the right time to do it. I really only broke a CV axle but looking underneath I noticed it is just wearing out I know one of my tie rods is on its last leg, ball joints loose, really its starting to be kind of a safety risk.
I have the axle and steering box. I also have the leaf springs It is just going to take time. I also broke a bunch of teeth off of my rear ring gear. enough that I had to be dragged out of the Golden crack, I bypassed the staircase and got dragged the entire Gold Bar Rim. So with needing to replace the rear R&P I might as well gear down and finally do the SAS.
I have the axle and steering box. I also have the leaf springs It is just going to take time. I also broke a bunch of teeth off of my rear ring gear. enough that I had to be dragged out of the Golden crack, I bypassed the staircase and got dragged the entire Gold Bar Rim. So with needing to replace the rear R&P I might as well gear down and finally do the SAS.
sixstringsteve
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- Location
- UT
did you break the front R&P or the rear R&P
Thardy
"FARM TOY"
- Location
- Santaquin, Utah
Rear. Front, I only broke a CV axle and tore all the CV boots. Everything else should be good.
Thardy
"FARM TOY"
- Location
- Santaquin, Utah
While in Moab it finally happened. I destroyed my front end, and my rear end. So it is time for my SAS!!!
I started to tinker around with it in my garage before I hauled it to my dads shop.
and Started collecting parts
I started to tinker around with it in my garage before I hauled it to my dads shop.
and Started collecting parts
Thardy
"FARM TOY"
- Location
- Santaquin, Utah
Hauled it up to my dads garage and started to cut!!
There are some good things and bad things about using my dads shop rather than my one garage.
1st its not in my way while we under go the project.
2nd he has a lot more tools and supplies than I do.
3rd we can make a mess of his shop not my new garage.
the only bad thing is it is 2 hrs away. So I can't work on it every night.
I will be heading up there this weekend and will post a progress report next week.
There are some good things and bad things about using my dads shop rather than my one garage.
1st its not in my way while we under go the project.
2nd he has a lot more tools and supplies than I do.
3rd we can make a mess of his shop not my new garage.
the only bad thing is it is 2 hrs away. So I can't work on it every night.
I will be heading up there this weekend and will post a progress report next week.
Thardy
"FARM TOY"
- Location
- Santaquin, Utah
Here are a few more pics of the first SAS Wrenching party we had!!
We did make some good progress..
We did make some good progress..
Thardy
"FARM TOY"
- Location
- Santaquin, Utah
Here Is her new home for the next few months.
A couple pics of the axle as it sits now.
sixstringsteve
Well-Known Member
- Location
- UT
Looking good! Which front axle are you going with? D44?
Thardy
"FARM TOY"
- Location
- Santaquin, Utah
I am using the Dana 44.
Thardy
"FARM TOY"
- Location
- Santaquin, Utah
IMHO it is worth the trouble. I didn't. Notice a big change in mpg but I went with bigger tires at the same time. I did notice better throttle response, and it seemed like more horse power. Although it could just be be that it sounds like more horse power. With the deck plate if you have it open it does make a difference, however I plan to modify it so that I'm actually getting cold outside air. Rather than just more hot engine compartment air. That being said I am happy with the mods and they are cheap and easy.