Eric's Taco SAS

[BeaterToyota]

Here are some pics from Eric's SAS. We did a bunch more work today; got the rear spring hangers burned on and got the steering box mounted and frame plated. Pretty much all that's left is mounting the shocks, and the hydraulic assist for the steering.

Oh, and then Eric needs to regear the rear axle, and get a new clutch, and install dual cases, and get a new front driveshaft, and finish his 1/2 doors, and build a roll cage, etc., etc. :lol:

http://www.midatlanticttora.com/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10143/normal_100_0468.jpg

http://www.midatlanticttora.com/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10143/normal_100_0470.jpg

I'll post more pics directly in the next post, because the message board won't let me add any more to my gallery.

[BeaterToyota]

Pic deleted 'cause it was ginormous.

[BeaterToyota]

Okay, that's way too big. I'll have to resize some pics and try again.

[fourwd1]

I was going to ask if it could be bigger, I couldn't quite make out that gnat on the wall in the background.

And it looks like the hanger is off center by a 1/16" of an inch.

[BeaterToyota]

These should be better:

http://pics.montypics.com/beatertoyota/2007-03-04/1173057445_eric__s_sas_004.jpg

http://pics.montypics.com/beatertoyota/2007-03-04/1173057557_eric__s_sas_006.jpg

http://pics.montypics.com/beatertoyota/2007-03-04/1173057626_eric__s_sas_008.jpg

http://pics.montypics.com/beatertoyota/2007-03-04/1173057697_eric__s_sas_012.jpg

http://pics.montypics.com/beatertoyota/2007-03-04/1173057760_eric__s_sas_013.jpg

http://pics.montypics.com/beatertoyota/2007-03-04/1173057821_eric__s_sas_010.jpg

[Mike]

Looking nice.

I got a lot on my done this weekend, hoping to finish it this month. Next weekend I'm helping Eric again.

FYI, I removed the limits on attachments, so you can continue to attach and put as many as you want in a single post.

[BeaterToyota]

Looks pretty much the same as my Paint drawing from last week, right?

http://www.midatlanticttora.com/uploads/forums/tacos_sas.jpg

[BeaterToyota]

Looking nice.

I got a lot on my done this weekend, hoping to finish it this month. Next weekend I'm helping Eric again.

FYI, I removed the limits on attachments, so you can continue to attach and put as many as you want in a single post.

Cool, but I don't have any resizing software on this computer, so they'll show up waaaayyyy too big.

[trailtoy]

Somebody got a Blingin! front axle. 8)

[Mike]

They are nice. I wish I had one :(

[94krawler]

I wish i had one too but instead I got this stupid thing with U-joints in it :lol:

[Ted]

That is a nice axle.

[mtnyota]

Thanks for postin the pics Jason. After you left last night I tightened everything down, so the front came down about 3/4 of an inch. Sets level now.

[Ted]

Can you drive it yet?

[mtnyota]

Can you drive it yet?No, it's gonna be a couple more weeks yet. Still have to get gears in the rear.

[Ace_Laserna]

Can you drive it yet?No, it's gonna be a couple more weeks yet. Still have to get gears in the rear.

Just throw her in 4WD and floor it. see what happens. LOL

I couldn't make it up there over the weekend. Had a ton of shit to do around the house and the investment home. We'll catch up sometime before the meet and greet.

[plusdome]

Somebody got a Blingin! front axle. 8)
X2 Looking nice...
Cool, but I don't have any resizing software on this computer, so they'll show up waaaayyyy too big.
if your using XP Microsoft makes a "powertoy" resizer you use with just a right click its quick and easy!! here it is 10th one down (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx)

[BeaterToyota]

if your using XP Microsoft makes a "powertoy" resizer you use with just a right click its quick and easy!! here it is 10th one down (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx)

I'll check it out, thanks.



Eric- what did you find out about that steering u-joint?

[locknload]

What's really nice about it is it resizes a copy of your pic and leaves the original untouched.

[mtnyota]

Paul has a dremle with really thin wheels, so I'm gonna grind the key way down enough to get the u-joint to slide on, hopefully. :roll:

[jjrgr21]

that looks bad ass, even though you don't like the krawler's they look shit hot on that.

what gears are you putting in?

[mtnyota]

4.56s

[BeaterToyota]

If you want to just leave your 4.10s and not have to regear the rear, I'll trade you my low pinion open front with 4.10s for your hi pinion ARB'd front with 4.56's.

[larc68]

If you want to just leave your 4.10s and not have to regear the rear, I'll trade you my low pinion open front with 4.10s for your hi pinion ARB'd front with 4.56's.

you are one hell of a guy to offer him that :lol:

[mtnyota]

Hey Jason I'll trade you my hi pinion ARB'd 4.56 diff for your low pinion 4.10 diff and your 4.7 transfer case and $50.00 :lol:

[BeaterToyota]

Yeah, but then I'd need your 30 spline Longfields and your ARB compressor.
I'll trade you my old IFS 7.5" stock diff for those. :roll:

[mtnyota]

Throw in your rear leaf springs and consider it done! Oh, and another $50.00

[mtnyota]

Well I got the 3rd pulled out of the rear this weekend and its at the shop getting the 4.56s in it. Should be back in this Saturday. Also finished the 1/2 doors. All thats left is the crossmember and front driveshaft, then I can flex it to measure for shocks.

[Ted]

It's getting there,

[94krawler]

We need to have a test weekend for the rigs that got rebuilt over winter :twisted:

[Ted]

I agree......How about in three weeks.

[mtnyota]

Three weeks will be the mrrt & greet. Lets do it at the end of April, or first part of may.

[Ted]

That's that close to April?

[mtnyota]

That's that close to April?What?

[jjrgr21]

is it done yet?

[mtnyota]

is it done yet?

Almost. Just a few more things to do.

[Mike]

The little things suck, don't they?

I've spent more time doing the little things than actually getting the axle under the truck.

[mtnyota]

The only thing that has really sucked is dealing with FROR and all the bullshit they feed you. I was pretty much ready to fly to Colorado to beat someone's ass. I hate being lied to! Other than that it's gone pretty smooth.

[Ted]

The only thing that has really sucked is dealing with FROR and all the bullshit they feed you. I was pretty much ready to fly to Colorado to beat someone's ass. I hate being lied to! Other than that it's gone pretty smooth.

What kind of issues are you having?

[Mike]

FROR is hit or miss. My first order was my diamond axle with was months late. My second order was a for a draglink and little stuff that was in stock. That shipped right away and I got everything on time. My only beef is they sell non-greaseable TREs

[94krawler]

I waited for my FROR bumper for ages. It was liek a 2-3 month wait when I ordered it and took like 6 or 7 months to get it. When it got here the mounts were at the wrong spots. I called them they said send it back and we will rework the mounts but it will take a few months. Needless to say I had a friend do it ad it was on 3 days later.

[mtnyota]

No issues now, but when I ordered my axle I ordered everything else from them at the same time. That was Dec. 21 and I just got the last of my parts 3 weeks ago. Every time I called them it was the same old shit, " Oh they will be shipped out this week". I just got tired of hearing that every week.

[94krawler]

Same thing I got

[Ted]

No issues now, but when I ordered my axle I ordered everything else from them at the same time. That was Dec. 21 and I just got the last of my parts 3 weeks ago. Every time I called them it was the same old shit, " Oh they will be shipped out this week". I just got tired of hearing that every week.

I hear you, that sort of stuff wears on you after a while.

[BeaterToyota]

We just about got Eric's SAS done. We just need to bolt up the front driveshaft and we're ready for the trails.

http://xs113.xs.to/xs113/07133/img_4295_189.jpg
http://xs113.xs.to/xs113/07133/img_4297_145.jpg

[Ted]

He is going to need mud flaps.

[mtnyota]

How does everyone like my rear blocks?

God, that thing is hidious!!!

[94krawler]

I dig the custom lift blocks 8)


I REALLY want that guy in my group :twisted:

[fourwd1]

I'm totally jealous of the tires.

[BeaterToyota]

Eric, I measured my 14" shocks. Eye to eye, they are 21.5" collapsed and about 35.5" extended. Sounds like they'll fit your front end perfectly if you want to use them until you get some.

[mtnyota]

Right on!

[mtnyota]

Finally got to drive my truck yesterday!! Did pretty good, just have to re-mount the steering ram so it does'nt hit the drag link. Flexes really good! Going to take the overload out to get a bit more travel in the rear. Thanks again to Jason for his help. Will be ready to beat it up at the Meet & Greet in a couple weeks.

[larc68]

Def. lookin forward to seeing that thing in action. Hopefully mine will be all done by then

[BeaterToyota]

Eric, check out step #3, photo # 5:

http://www.trail-gear.com/hydro-steering-inst.html

[mtnyota]

Eric, check out step #3, photo # 5

http//www.trail-gear.com/hydro-steering-inst.html

Easy enough! Looks like a quick fix.

[mtnyota]

Cross-member and driveshaft are done. Wiring the ARB tomorrow and its done for now. At least until I get some more $$$. Can't wait to play around Sat. & Sun. .

[BeaterToyota]

We got some more work done this weekend. Almost done. It should be ready fot the meet & greet Saturday:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=296794&stc=1&d=1175745566
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=296903&stc=1&d=1175804076
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=297559&stc=1&d=1176138301
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=297560&stc=1&d=1176138301
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=297611&stc=1&d=1176148603

Gonna need a longer shifter:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=297613&stc=1&d=1176148603


More pics here: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=569581

[mtnyota]

Truck goes back into the garage this weekend. Body lift is coming off, overloads are coming out the rear, probably taking a leaf out of the front, bobbing the bed about 13", and painting it so it will be ready for the EC4RJ. :smt003

[94krawler]

Awesome 8) I cant wait to see this thing again :twisted:

[mtnyota]

Body lift is out! The thing sits perfect now. Steering box was'nt as big of a bitch as I thought it was going to be. should start bed bobbing next week. :smt080

[Ted]

Got any pics of the truck without the body lift?

[mtnyota]

Got any pics of the truck without the body lift?Not yet

[Ted]

Got any pics yet?

[fourwd1]

Got any pics yet?


How bout now ?

[Ted]

I still don't see any.

[BeaterToyota]

Do I have to go over there and get your memory card again Eric?

[mtnyota]

Yep! Whenever I take some mo pics. :smt037

[Ted]

Eric, do you suck at the internet?

[mtnyota]

uh huh

[BeaterToyota]

Eric, I found this and thought you'd be interested: http://www.trail-gear.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=3690

[94krawler]

I ran my twisted kinda to keep the rod from twisting. those TRE's are still on the axle in bill's truck. I never had to tack weld the nuts though. I'll most liekly do the same on my 60 too.

[mtnyota]

Might have to try that.

[mtnyota]

Well yesterday beater and 05TuRDTACO came over and we bobbed the bed. Got to finish grinding today to make it match up. looks awsome. Thanks for the help guys.

[94krawler]

How much did you take out I fiugred I might as well ask since we wont get no dam pics :lol:

[Eric_N]

We cut out 13" of it, the tailgate lines right up with the top rear shackle bolt. Here are some shitty cell phone pics.
Before
http://images4.pictiger.com/thumbs/65/3fe1e2dfff14b849d303b482b4d74165.th.jpg (http://server4.pictiger.com/img/1094389/cars-and-motors/tacobob-1.php)
After
http://images4.pictiger.com/thumbs/9d/35e78a7ebaaddbc66a6e821d5706509d.th.jpg (http://server4.pictiger.com/img/1094390/cars-and-motors/tacobob-2.php)

Imagehost - PicTiger (http://www.pictiger.com)
Where the hell are the pictures of your truck Eric # 1? (theres to many damn Erics on here, I think I need to change my name)

[Littletoy]

Looks good. I bet if you were drinking you could have finished it. :port:

[Eric_N]

Eric was, he spilled his beer too, depressing moment to say the least.

[mtnyota]

All back together now. Matched up pretty good considering I can't cut straight. Got it screwed together for now till I can get it welded. Hell the tailgate even shut with no problems.

[Eric_N]

Thats awesome. I dont think we cut to bad considering the sawzaw blade we had.

[Littletoy]

All back together now. Matched up pretty good considering I can't cut straight. Got it screwed together for now till I can get it welded. Hell the tailgate even shut with no problems.

In 2 weeks when you get back from the Jambo it prolly won't have a bed on it. :D

[mtnyota]

Well I just ordered my lefty and a belly pan from Budbuilt. Should be here in a couple weeks. Also ordered a front bumper from WWW.Badlandbumpers.com. Now I'm officially BROKE!!!

[Littletoy]

Did you order some sliders with that front bumper? http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/lynx/bluebiggrin.gif

[mtnyota]

Did you order some sliders with that front bumper? http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/lynx/bluebiggrin.gif



No still try to decide what I want.

[Eric_N]

Nice, the shortbus is gonna be great when you put that lefty in. Did you end up going duals/lefty or just go with the lefty case? Which style bumper did you go with from them?

[dtrailtaco]

oooo nice I like that baja tube bumper. the lefty is some nice bling for sure:cool:

[mtnyota]

Nice, the shortbus is gonna be great when you put that lefty in. Did you end up going duals/lefty or just go with the lefty case? Which style bumper did you go with from them?

Just the single case w/ 4.7s. Gonna try that first and see how I like it. Got the basher bumper. gonna have to modify it because of the sas, but no big deal.

[amgraham]

It's about time you ordered that thing :D

[locknload]

You just ordered what most of our trucks are worth. :flipoff:

[jjrgr21]

those bumpers are pimp

did you ever put a new clutch in your taco

[mtnyota]

those bumpers are pimp

did you ever put a new clutch in your taco



No not yet. gonna do it allat one time.ordering the clutch next week. Oh and new rear drums

[mtnyota]

Lefty just got here!!! Its real purdy!

[Eric_N]

Lefty just got here!!! Its real purdy!
So when is it gonna make its way in your truck?

[Littletoy]

Where you gonna test it out at?

[mtnyota]

So when is it gonna make its way in your truck?

Soon!! Got to get the clutch still. Also waitn on the belly pan. It should be here this week too.

[mtnyota]

Where you gonna test it out at?

Dont know yet, got to get it in first!!

[mtnyota]

Eric N si going to be helping me out with my clutch and t-case this saturday, so if anyone wants to come out and hang around your welcome to come. We'll be in Chantilly at my work's shop. Address is 25266 Willard Rd zip 20152

[Ted]

Awesome location. The gun show is this weekend.

[BlueX]

Eric N si going to be helping me out with my clutch and t-case this saturday, so if anyone wants to come out and hang around your welcome to come. We'll be in Chantilly at my work's shop. Address is 25266 Willard Rd zip 20152

damn I wish I could come out and help. I will be at Shoe Creek w/ http://va4x4.com (http://va4x4.com/) club that Saturday
I'll be sure to post up some pictures of us wheelin

[mtnyota]

Awesome location. The gun show is this weekend.

So does that mean your comin by. If so see ya at around 2:00.

[Ted]

I figure you need some management.

[BeaterToyota]

I figure you need some management.

And I might be available to do some consulting.

[mtnyota]

Cool, y'all stop by.


My Bumper will be here Friday so I'll be puttn that on as well.

[Eric_N]

Oh and new rear drums
Did you get new brake shoes also?

[fourwd1]

I'd like to stop by and help Ted and Beater manage things but I have to finish helping install a new sound system at church Sat.

I feel sure the Eric's will do just fine with Ted and Jason's guidance.

Their management skills are awesome.




:D

[Ted]

And I might be available to do some consulting.If you want to car pool, let me know. I'll pick you up.

[Ted]

I'd like to stop by and help Ted and Beater manage things but I have to finish helping install a new sound system at church Sat.

I feel sure the Eric's will do just fine with Ted and Jason's guidance.

Their management skills are awesome.




:D

I am going to grad school for Management Information Systems.

[fourwd1]

I am going to grad school for Management Information Systems.


If you'd have said Automotive Modification Management grad school we'd all feel better.

[Ted]

Redneck has new brakes and 4.7 gears now.

[larc68]

Redneck has new brakes and 4.7 gears now.

you guys find a shifter?

[Ted]

Yes..I had one.

[Eric_N]

Rednecks new front bumper extremely modified b/c of the SAS.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/Parts/DSC00212.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/Parts/DSC00211.jpg

Budbuilt Belly pan Crossmember
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/Parts/DSC00210.jpg

Inchworm lefty with 4.7's
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/Parts/DSC00209.jpg

[BeaterToyota]

Bumper looks good. How much of a pain in the balls was it?

[locknload]

Nice bumper Office Member! I'd paint that lefty black so it blends in and doesn't get your truck stolen.

[Eric_N]

Nice bumper Office Member! I'd paint that lefty black so it blends in and doesn't get your truck stolen.

Budbuilt belly pan is keeping it covered up well, I just didnt take any pics, the battery in the camera died.

[mtnyota]

Bumper looks good. How much of a pain in the balls was it?

Cuttin the welds sucked but it went pretty smooth. Fits really good.

[mtnyota]

Yes..I had one.


Thanks to Ted for gettn me a shifter, for installing my rear brakes, they work great.



Thanks to Dopple G for helpn me out as well

[Littletoy]

Looks Good. If you get tired of that Inchworn let me know I know of a truck it will bolt right into. http://smilies.vidahost.com/otn/mfinger/thefinger.gif

[Ted]

Eric..that bumper looks good on your truck. Nice job.

[94krawler]

Looks good Redneck:cool:

[KnuckleHead]

you guys find a shifter?

Is "shifter" a code-word for pivot guy or something? You kids and your new fangled slang. :wtf:






:flipoff:

[Rover]

Is "shifter" a code-word for pivot guy or something? You kids and your new fangled slang. :wtf:






:flipoff:

Its only gay if your balls touch :D

[locknload]

...or if you're on the bottom.

[88rnr86up]

thought i was on the wrong site for a min
homo's

[larc68]

Is "shifter" a code-word for pivot guy or something? You kids and your new fangled slang. :wtf:






:flipoff:

sounds like someone is jealous and feels like hes been replaced as the "shifter"!! :perv:

[BeaterToyota]

thought i was on the wrong site for a min
homo's

Seriously. :(

[Mike]

looks good. who wants to finish my truck? :(

[BeaterToyota]

That's funny, 'cause I was screwing around, and before I even saw your post I just changed your custom user title. :flipoff:

[KatzTRD]

Bumper looks great! I think im gonna save my pennies and get me one of those.

[mtnyota]

Bumper looks great! I think im gonna save my pennies and get me one of those.

Just to let you know shipping was pretty xpensive. close to $150.00!


But its a great bumper.

[KatzTRD]

Their priceing is the same for all 3 bumpers? $625

[mtnyota]

Yeah, pretty much.

[mtnyota]

Weel Dopple-G is gonna come over sat to help put my clutch in and get my t-case to stop pissin gear oil. So if anyone wants to swing by come on. Gonna be at my work again in Chantilly.

[Ted]

Weel Dopple-G is gonna come over sat to help put my clutch in and get my t-case to stop pissin gear oil. So if anyone wants to swing by come on. Gonna be at my work again in Chantilly.


Did we have this conversation when you had the case out :flipoff:

[Eric_N]

Did we have this conversation when you had the case out :flipoff:

Its just like your truck Ted, we like to do things twice.

[Ted]

Its just like your truck Ted, we like to do things twice.


Make sure you get a trailgear clutch.

[larc68]

what time this thing start tomorrow?

[Eric_N]

8 am.

[Eric_N]

Make sure you get a trailgear clutch.

I saw another thread somewhere where someone else was saying that Trail-Gear sent them a Boss clutch kit instead of the Aisin like the advertise.

[locknload]

I saw another thread somewhere where someone else was saying that Trail-Gear sent them a Boss clutch kit instead of the Aisin like the advertise.

Shocker :eek:.

[mtnyota]

Well clutch is in and my t-case isn't leakin anymore. Thanks to Dopple-G for the help.

[Ted]

I saw another thread somewhere where someone else was saying that Trail-Gear sent them a Boss clutch kit instead of the Aisin like the advertise.


I know a guy in AZ had this problem.

[94krawler]

Whats with this pile???

Dead in the water???:flipoff:

[BeaterToyota]

Funny you should post this. I was just driving home, thinking about getting my new spring hangers welded on, and I was wondering the same thing about Redneck's trash.

[KnuckleHead]

All back together now. Matched up pretty good considering I can't cut straight. Got it screwed together for now till I can get it welded. Hell the tailgate even shut with no problems.


2 years later.

http://s220.photobucket.com/albums/dd40/kajo4x4toy/ec4rj09/IMG_0943.jpg



:clap:

[BeaterToyota]

Nah man, he designed it that way, like a Honda Ridgeline. The tailgate drops like a truck, but also swings open like an SUV.

[KatzTRD]

2 years later.

http://s220.photobucket.com/albums/dd40/kajo4x4toy/ec4rj09/IMG_0943.jpg



:clap:

Terry, you should add this to the FAIL thread on pirate. lol

[PrezidentRedz]

Wheres the duct tape?

[BeaterToyota]

Haha... http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=639131&page=123