Tacodriver08s-Just another SAS in progress

99% done, just some small aesthetic stuff to do and a little more paint.

 

Looking good Chris, I dig it.

 

Looks good man!

 

So after owning this truck 9 years I finally opted for new wheels, more for necessity than anything else, need less backpacking to get the 35s away from my UCAs. They came out looking pretty good, they're Pro comp 51 series steelies.



After my first test drive with them I knew I would need to chop my cab mount alot, it was rubbing badly just turning into a parking spot. After cutting and testing I found it would be best just to do total relocate of the cab mount. Excuse they excess ugly left on the frame, that was alot of grinding that I didn't have time to do.



So much room for activities!!!

 

Damn son!!!!!!!!!

 

Lots of stuff happening in the last few months, progress has been made towards the SAS.

Cleaned up the 14 bolt, completed the disc brake conversion, re-geared to 5.13, installed Yukon grizzly locker and replaced all the bearings and seals.



Picked up a Dana 60 out of a 2010 F250, started the rebuild of all the parts, almost done with the Re-gear, installed a lockright locker in it and replaced all seals.

 

I'm looking forward to seeing the build come together.

 

Nice thread and sweet work on the truck

 

Thanks!

 

Progress for the sake of progress!

Didnt take a whole lot of pictures doing the swap so far on the rear. Anybody want to buy a full factory rear axle?



There is no escaping that Barnwell red dirt.

Spring perches are tacked on with the pinion angle set. Need to fully weld them and then bolt it all up.

 

And some obligatory tire pics

Against my wife's 33s

 

Rear is in almost 100%, just need to hook up brakes and mounts shock.


Measurements lined up and no driveline mods were needed outside of getting the Spicer conversion u-joint in place


Little bit of a height difference for the time being

 

Just realized I havent updated this thread in a long while. Lots of stuff done.

Damn Barnwell red dirt
Frame clean up and reinforcement
Test fit and clearance checking
Steering column made and brake setup, 08 Tumdra brake booster mated to a GM 1ton mastercylinder using @SMKYTXN adapter kit
Shock tower install and sitting on it's own weight
Atlas 2 speed 5.0:1 ratio install