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BayAreaTaco's Expo Crawler. Custom 1 ton SAS!

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by bayareataco, Jul 21, 2013.

  1. Jul 21, 2013 at 5:42 PM
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    bayareataco

    bayareataco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    2001 TRD excab 4x4
    5spd 3.4l v6

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    SAS build starts here

    The Numbers!
    Wheelbase= 127"
    Frame height with 37" tires at 35psi =25.25"
    Skid plate = 22.25".
    Roof line= 78". 6'6".
    WMS front 67"
    WMS rear 65"
    Lower link length=
    Upper link length=

    Current parts list for the solid axle swap.

    Front Axle:
    Ruff Stuff custom 60/9 front with armor 67.5'' WMS
    Strange Nodular 9'' 3rd with ARB and 5.29's
    Solid spindles and hubs
    solid 6 hole keyed knuckles & inner c's.
    Artec ultimate steering arms and double sheer kit
    Yukon Hardcore locking hubs
    RCV axles
    Reid Racing bronze kingpin bushings.
    All pro 3 link bracket kit
    ballistic joint lowers and hiem uppers

    Rear Axle:
    Ruff Stuff "crate" 9'' rear housing with armor
    Strange Nodular 9'' 3rd with ARB and 5.29's
    Solid drive flanges & full float kit
    disc brakes

    Engin/drivetrain
    Optima yellowtop with blue seas aux fuse block and circuit breaker
    URD short shifter
    LCE pro clutch and 38lb flywheel
    RAD triple stick kit
    Inchworm crawlbox and customized Trail Gear belly pan

    Suspenson
    ORI 14'' struts black, front 3 link.
    refurbished 4 leaf 63's with small AAL
    TG Creeper joints
    King 2.5 16'' smooth body remote resi with compression adjusters
    King 2.5 4'' bump stops in rear.

    Wheels/tires
    Current:
    Goodyear MTR Kevlar 37/12.50r17
    Stealth Custom Series "stealth 6" in matte dark Bronze machined to fit solid hubs

    Armor
    ALL PRO APEX plate bumper front
    B.A.M.F standard rock sliders
    Relentless DIY rear bumper with custom high clearance sides
    trail gear belly pan

    Recovery
    WARN m8000-s winch with wireless remote
    Viking hawse fairlead
    Viking safety thimble
    poison spyder tow strap

    Lights
    clear corner lenses from ebay
    PIAA driving lights
    42" LED bar with Relentless brackets
    daystar rocker switches
    3" flush mount lights in rear bumper
    The retrofit source retrofit lights, mini d2s

    Exterior
    diy satoshi with oem FJ40 emblem
    monstaliner DIY bedliner kit
    custom wrap

    Audio
    Kenwood DNX571HD DVD Navigation head unit.
    4 JL audio 5x7's

    Random
    Clutch pedal return spring mod
    Max out halon fire extinguisher
    ultragauge
    Custom pop out window locksredline hood shocks
    led under hood light kit
    Stuan tire deflators
    trasharoo
    SWAG offroad 50cal storage boxes
    Redline tuning hood strut kit
    Mastercraft Baja RS seats.





    The "old" IFS build OP.
     
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  2. Jul 21, 2013 at 5:47 PM
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    oldblue1968chevy

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    Looks good. Your going to get flack for the lift lol.

    Whats the apex plate bumper look like?
     
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  3. Jul 21, 2013 at 5:49 PM
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    mars

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    Looking great! I love the grille :thumbsup:
     
  4. Jul 21, 2013 at 5:51 PM
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    Sweet lookin truck ya got man!
     
  5. Jul 21, 2013 at 5:52 PM
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    bayareataco

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    Camper Shell Thule System 3 inch lift procomp wheels km2's apex plate bumper piaa lights warn m8000-s
    yeah i knew i would get shit for the lift, oh well! on a budget since i am doing so much at once on my truck, it looks great, and a pretty good deal if you paint it yourself i think.
    thanks!
     
  6. Jul 21, 2013 at 6:03 PM
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    Jaymaal904

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    Did you replace all 4 of your shocks with oem? Do you mind me asking how much that ran you? My shocks are all shot.
     
  7. Jul 21, 2013 at 6:31 PM
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    bayareataco

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    ill have to check my receipt, i bought everything at once so I dont remember exactly, they are pro comps and i believe about $40 each?
     
  8. Aug 18, 2013 at 7:40 PM
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    bayareataco

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    So I finally got the apex plate bumper from all pro!! the bumper just bare is $649 , plus a few hundred for the PIAA lights, I decided to paint it myself instead of the $200 for powder coat from all pro. after shipping and everything it was just barely over $1000.

    Install was pretty easy, it says no modification at all on a 2001, yeah right, when I took the front end apart the support behind the bumper was smashed pretty flat on the passenger side, I was not aware of this damage so it was a bit of a surprise. anyways a few of the holes on the bumper did not align properly so I had to ream the wholes out so the bolts would line up. I guess it could be my truck but it could also be the bumper, it was only a few thousandths. Also had to chop off a small piece of frame horn thats in the instructions. PIAA were easy to install as well! No in progress pics sorry! it was late,

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    after paint, i used a generic automotive trim paint.

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    this thing is meaaaaan looking!!!
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    next up is a winch, led light bar, and some wheel spacers.
     
  9. Aug 18, 2013 at 7:47 PM
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    Can't wait to see it when you're done. Great looking truck!
     
  10. Aug 18, 2013 at 7:48 PM
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    Subbed, nice truck!
     
  11. Aug 18, 2013 at 7:55 PM
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    Nice cj!!!!
     
  12. Aug 18, 2013 at 7:57 PM
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    Truck looks great! Why are you adding wheel spacers?
     
  13. Aug 18, 2013 at 7:57 PM
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    thanks guys,

    its a 49 willys, its for sale!
     
  14. Aug 18, 2013 at 7:58 PM
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    I guess I just like the look, since I dont have a sas and full width its the best Ican get, do you think I shouldnt?
     
  15. Aug 18, 2013 at 7:59 PM
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    Nice truck but get bilstein 5100s and eibach coils for the front lift and a better ride
     
  16. Aug 18, 2013 at 8:00 PM
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    I think the stance is perfect. Do you have rubbing at full lock or when you stuff the tires?
     
  17. Aug 18, 2013 at 8:01 PM
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    well thought out build. Looks sweet
     
  18. Aug 18, 2013 at 8:02 PM
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    skidooman I'm your huckleberry

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    I wouldn't. I think the stance of your truck right now is perfect.
     
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  19. Aug 18, 2013 at 8:04 PM
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    bayareataco

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    YESS, I already cant stand the spacers. Soon, very soon, I like to take a lot of time deciding what I want to do exactly before I do it. What would be good for the rear? I want to stay the same height.
     
  20. Aug 18, 2013 at 8:05 PM
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    bayareataco

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    the front rubs if I back down my driveway to quickly and turn at the same time haha, so yes, I had to trim a little bit of the body off, guess I could go more.
     
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