HillPrideRanger's OFFICIAL SAS thread
#1
HillPrideRanger's OFFICIAL SAS thread
hey guys figured i would start my build thread sense i orderd all my parts lastnight, im going to be doing a custom 3 link, using a dana 30 (just for mock up will swap full with 44 and 9inch when im done) ill be using 1.25x16mx3/4 currie Johnny joints and QA1 himes for the track bar and steering with all DOM. im going to use adjustable coil buckets and 6.5 xj springs (still need to buy).
Here is what im starting out with 98 xlt with super lift and 35 mtz's and 4:10 gears
let me know what you think
Thanks
-Andy
Here is what im starting out with 98 xlt with super lift and 35 mtz's and 4:10 gears
let me know what you think
Thanks
-Andy
Last edited by zabeard; 12-13-2010 at 09:02 AM.
#4
im not quite sure yet what im going to do with the lift i have a buddy thats interested in it but ill be willing to take offers
i apologies i was trying to post quickly at work and must have copied wrong
i will have more pictures of everything tomorrow once i find out how to get them on here haha
i apologies i was trying to post quickly at work and must have copied wrong
i will have more pictures of everything tomorrow once i find out how to get them on here haha
#6
heres some more pictures so far from the build/prebuild projects
freshly cut fenders
all light up for the christmas toy run
buddy with his leafed SAS nissan
dana 30 and springs
Hopefully those springs will work, would anyone know how tall 6in xj lift springs are? the ones i got are roughly 21inches tall..
freshly cut fenders
all light up for the christmas toy run
buddy with his leafed SAS nissan
dana 30 and springs
Hopefully those springs will work, would anyone know how tall 6in xj lift springs are? the ones i got are roughly 21inches tall..
#8
so they are a 4"? dang ok i guess i can use them for mockup and set my buckets all the way down
how far from the body mount would you guys suggest mounting the steering gear?
and when i start on the rear what leafs have you guys found work the best? ive herd chevy leafs, toyota leafs... etc
how far from the body mount would you guys suggest mounting the steering gear?
and when i start on the rear what leafs have you guys found work the best? ive herd chevy leafs, toyota leafs... etc
#12
um im not 100% sure if you will need to drop it or not. Depends if you want to run blocks. The front hangers will need to be moved forward however.
figure 2-3" of lift just from swaping springs and figure another inch from running the bel-6400 shackle.
btw those 4" springs will be fine, just change your mount height on the frame.
figure 2-3" of lift just from swaping springs and figure another inch from running the bel-6400 shackle.
btw those 4" springs will be fine, just change your mount height on the frame.
#15
yeah but if i can stay away from it i will,
what are your thoughts on 034x4'S leaf set up before his rebuild? i was looking at it and if i make it so that i can pull a pin or un bolt the arm it will lock to the frame for road use and free hang for off road it might be safer? it was just a thought and i wanted to pass it by you guys
any way heres tonight's progress
yota gear
drilled out pitman arm
home brew pitman arm to use the QA1 joints
welder ran out of gas so i had to go back to flux core wire
what are your thoughts on 034x4'S leaf set up before his rebuild? i was looking at it and if i make it so that i can pull a pin or un bolt the arm it will lock to the frame for road use and free hang for off road it might be safer? it was just a thought and i wanted to pass it by you guys
any way heres tonight's progress
yota gear
drilled out pitman arm
home brew pitman arm to use the QA1 joints
welder ran out of gas so i had to go back to flux core wire
#16
hey guys Ive been doing a lot of research on a quarter elliptic suspension the past couple days and i was wondering what everyones thoughts were on 034x4s version?
ride hight/tucked/where i would lock it for on road driving
dropped
Top view
im thinking about doing this but but really beefing it up and instead of leaving it to float when driving on road i would modify it so that i can lock it into place making it so its basically just like stock, then when i get to the trail i just unlock it and it acts as its suppose to.
id really appreciate your guys thoughts and criticism and sorry 034x4 if im stepping on your toes at all for doing this
Thanks
-Andy
ride hight/tucked/where i would lock it for on road driving
dropped
Top view
im thinking about doing this but but really beefing it up and instead of leaving it to float when driving on road i would modify it so that i can lock it into place making it so its basically just like stock, then when i get to the trail i just unlock it and it acts as its suppose to.
id really appreciate your guys thoughts and criticism and sorry 034x4 if im stepping on your toes at all for doing this
Thanks
-Andy
#17
#18
the way 034x4 had his set up he didn't have to limit strap it at all because the shackle didn't flip and had no sign of flipping and i also plan to use a pro-works nub bump stop on the arm because i want it resting on something solid when driving on road, but i might put some cans that will reduce the arm from slamming the stop
#19
I think you are over thinking flex. You dont really need all of that travel. It will out flex your front by leaps and bounds. I can see that being really unstable if you are side hilling or off camber. The body roll on that is going to be huge. A set of chevy 63's with the belltech shackles are going to be more than enough flex. And if you lift a rear tire, who cares? As long as you are locked front and rear, it isnt going to be a problem. Just my opinion though.
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#23
im just thinking of my options, this is the trail im wanting to dominate this. here is my buddy mack and steve on the 3ed drop
YouTube - Mack 3rd drop at independence
YouTube - Mack 3rd drop at independence
#25
ive seen that type of setup on some suzukis, actually theres a calmini shackle kit thats works exactly as the pic. but with a better design, actually a friends got it front and back and has the security pin to hold on street, they call it revolver shackle or some like that...
or another one but dont remember were they got it from , missing link for wrangler heres the build if u want to watch it, 4x4CostaRica.com • View topic - Proyecto Samuro Abraham
hes really happy with it and the thing flexes like hell
or another one but dont remember were they got it from , missing link for wrangler heres the build if u want to watch it, 4x4CostaRica.com • View topic - Proyecto Samuro Abraham
hes really happy with it and the thing flexes like hell