1st gen Tacoma SAS swap using super duty axles

Haven’t done anything for axle swap yet, been dealing with electrical issues and haven’t been able to drive my truck for almost a year now. Getting ready to make a fresh post because I’m at a loss on what to do next

 

Here’s my 04’ Ext cab SAS, D60 front, Sterling 10.5 rear, 5:38 gears, Eaton Truetrac front and factory Ford Locker in the rear.

 

Do you have a build thread with specs on the axles and suspension ?

 

Perhaps talk to the Original Poster of this thread.

 

Does anyone know how to connect Sterling 10.5" to toyota driveshafts?

 

I think @Wulf was working on this

 

AFAIK onetoncv is the only one who has ever made a pinion yolk with toyota flange for the Sterling. He was last online a few months ago and this sale post is from years ago but he may still make them. https://www.pirate4x4.com/threads/3...flanges-including-toyota-conversions.1826193/

Keep in mind you can't just change the pinion yolk without messing with the gear setup. Changing the driveshaft seems like the most straightforward option.

 

what has to happen with the gear setup?

 

Technically you should set the pinion preload again. That said, plenty of people would run the pinion nut on with a 1/2 impact and send it.

 

It's yoke smooth brain!

 

I can't spell sober

 

No you spelled that just fine, but you can't spell yoke

 

Just found this post through a search for something else. Just in case this comes up again, High Angle Driveline does make this flange, and I sell them here:

https://sidetrackedoffroad.com/sterling-10-5-to-toyota-flange/

 

Finished up the sas for now using the super duty axles. Gotta eventually weld on the histeer arms and redo the bumpstop cans but it works great and drives 80 down the highway with no issue.