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Starchild · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 1:01 am Post subject: SAS build.....Finally!

I had a pretty productive (actually destructive Twisted Evil

) weekend, so I figured I'd get a thread started. I managed to remove all of the bolt-on front suspension this afternoon.

I've gotten pretty good at taking it apart Razz

I've got just about all the parts, just have to put them together Wink

Here's the plan:
Axles are rebuilt and ready to go
-Chevy kingpin D60 front w/ 5.13's
-14BFF w/ disk brakes, probably welded
-Front SOA with shackles forward, BDS YJ front springs
-Rear SOA with stock springs
-Hi-steer of some sort once I see what the clearances look like
-I picked up a set of used 38.5x11 Boggers with plenty of tread left

The beginning of my front cross member

2x4x3/16 tube, cut to match the contour of the frame

2x2x3/16 tube in the center. It will be plated on the sides to the factory bumper mounts, and have two or three supports across the middle. I've got all the pieces cut for the supports, ready to tack on, and I ran out of gas for the welder Rolling Eyes

. I hope to have the springs hung next weekend. I really want to get it rolling, and take it to a friends who has a plasma to take all those brackets off. That looks like a lot of work.

I'm shooting to have it trail worthy for April. I'll keep this thread updated with the progress.

Andre
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rodeoboy54 · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 1:06 am Post subject:

thats tight man good work

ephebus · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 1:07 am Post subject:

Great start sounds like you have got it under control. I always like watching a complete build up like this. Keep us posted with lots of pictures.
Evan
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Slinky · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 1:11 am Post subject:

Nice work, can't wait to see it finished. About the only thing Isuzu left on it is the engine now Laughing

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Indy4x 3" lift, HD tie rods, SS brake lines
DOR diff drops, UB Skidders
31" BFG A/T's
91 & 02 Ford Explorer 4x4s, Both bone stock

GenXr · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 1:22 am Post subject:

Andre, great start!

Are those 5.13's going to be enough gearing to spin those 38's? I thought you'd go with something just a little taller??? Just curious.

Looks like lots of fun.
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Floridadan · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:37 am Post subject:

I am always amazed at what people do on this board...AWESOME and Andre PLEASE keep the pics coming....
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RodeoRed · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 10:25 am Post subject:

D60 and 38's? holy cow - i didn't think you were going THAT big!

are you putting a D60 in the rear too?
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bigpoppax2 · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 11:18 am Post subject:

He's just skipping the D44 part where most people start with 35s' and D44's and end up wanting more. I like his decision to go big the first time. Twisted Evil

I'd say 5.13's and the low gearing he's got in his t-case (4:1), he'll be just fine.

I'm running 34's and 4.77's. And I'm still driving mine on the street. His is now pretty much a trail pig.

Nice work, keep the pictures coming.

Joe
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Starchild · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 11:20 am Post subject:

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RodeoRed · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 12:04 pm Post subject:

Starchild · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 12:08 pm Post subject:

Bansil · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:32 pm Post subject:

Good t0o finally see this thread..................... Twisted Evil

rodeo guy · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 5:37 pm Post subject:

Good work Andre. Now break out the torch and lets see some framerail, ooh lah lah. Cool

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88bronzetrooper · Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:26 pm Post subject:

Hey Andre if you put business stickers on it then you can right it off as a business expense. Twisted Evil

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bigpoppax2 · Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 10:42 pm Post subject:

I will fully expect some new pictures after this weekend.

I'll be posting some.

Joe
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98 RodeoPort 34" LTB's, Supercharged and some other cool stuff.

Starchild · Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 11:05 pm Post subject:

Good weekend so far. Got the front cross member finished up

I just had to try one on for size Twisted Evil

I'm going to love this Razz

I pulled the T-case, and I'm going to swap the front output to the stock yoke, and get it ready to re-install. I just need to pull the cross member for final welding, and I'm waiting on new spring hangers.

Hopefully more tomorrow Cool

Andre
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Slinky · Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 11:39 pm Post subject:

Man, those make your 33's look tiny Laughing

This thing is going to be unstopable Twisted Evil

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93 Rodeo 3.2 auto 4x4 205,000 miles
Indy4x 3" lift, HD tie rods, SS brake lines
DOR diff drops, UB Skidders
31" BFG A/T's
91 & 02 Ford Explorer 4x4s, Both bone stock

GEG · Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 2:57 am Post subject:

I used a similar set up when I junked the stock 4x4 running gear in my 1970 International Harvester Travellall. I foung the GM running gear in a rusted out mid 80's Suburban. I used the Dana 44's in the front with the corporate 14 floater in the rear. When I did mine I also used the stock GM stearing gear to eliminate the bump steer. The rear also had to have the spring perches moved to work with the difference in frame widths. I use this beast to pull a 6 horse trailer, and have never found it to be lacking.
Your width of the axles will be a problem unless you work with the back spacing of your rims. Those 60 front ends unless they are open knuckle do not turn well.
You are a creative wheeler and a good welder, GEG
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Smiley · Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 9:47 am Post subject:

Andre - I'm lovin' the progress report!

(Oh, and by the way... YOU SUCK! Razz

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Starchild · Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 10:27 am Post subject:

Thanks for the compliments!

Smiley · Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 10:50 am Post subject:

Tad · Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 11:57 am Post subject:

If we don't groove Andre's, I'll throw mine onto the "chopping block" for campfire mods in Uwharrie - he has the siping blade as well as the grooving blade, right?

-Tad
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5speed · Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 12:25 pm Post subject:

noob question, what does SAS stand for?
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Slinky · Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 2:18 pm Post subject: