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'98 Reg Cab 3-Link SAS

Discussion in 'Solid Axle Suspension' started by 1999RegCab, Jul 15, 2016.

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  1. Oct 6, 2016 at 1:28 PM
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    1999RegCab

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    Haha thanks. Truth about the tires is that I went with 40"s cause I got them really cheap used LOL.

    Good to hear there's another guy here that has a similar build going on to what you want.
     
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  2. Oct 8, 2016 at 10:20 PM
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    She's ready. Took it for a quick test drive today. I have to say, hydro assist is awesome :D The steering feels smoother and easier than when I had IFS on 33":eek:

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    The infamous "taco lean." It even happens with SAS lol. The body sits lower on the driver side just as it was with IFS

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    Stretched legs again on the fork lift

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    front drive shaft at full droop

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    The only issue is that the IFS steering box is leaking, so it's going back to be rebuilt :mad: Other than that things are pretty much done :thumbsup:
     
    1999RegCab, Oct 8, 2016
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  3. Oct 9, 2016 at 4:53 AM
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    That is simply outstanding, looks great.
     
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  4. Oct 9, 2016 at 5:34 AM
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    In AZ, is hydro-assist legal for a street vehicle and will this be a DD?
    Any pics of the set-up?
     
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  5. Oct 9, 2016 at 5:37 AM
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    Looks awesome. Mine still had the lean after my swap so I ended up dropping the spring rates on the front passenger side coilover. Sits perfect now
     
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  6. Oct 9, 2016 at 5:42 AM
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    ^^ How is the trac bar doing?
     
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  7. Oct 9, 2016 at 7:10 AM
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    Thanks!

    Everything is legal in AZ...from guns to hydraulic/hydro assist steering lol

    Seriously, you see people driving insane rigs on the road with full hydraulic steering and 40" plus tires.

    Sorry I have not pics at the moment of the setup. But i ended up going with the typical PSC kit that many people have.

    Mine will NOT be a DD. Just a weekend toy. Will drive it on the road to/from trails. But that's about it. 40"s is not very practical for a DD.

    I might need to do that!. From a practical perspective it doesn't affect anything, but the body lean is noticeable when u look at it.
     
    1999RegCab, Oct 9, 2016
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  8. Oct 9, 2016 at 7:35 AM
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    Need to bob that bed yo.
     
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  9. Oct 9, 2016 at 9:29 AM
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    Looks Killer man...:cheers:
     
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  10. Oct 9, 2016 at 9:43 AM
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    It ain't gonna happen anytime soon. A tacoma with an extended cab bobbed is almost as long as my reg cab.

    Besides...the wheel base and approach/departure angles are perfect for me.

    Also, I am intentionally keeping the bed as it is because i like having the space to haul all of my camping gear, tool boxes, coolers, etc.

    When I link the rear...well...that will be a different story :D

    Thanks!
     
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  11. Oct 9, 2016 at 1:17 PM
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    I love the way this thing looks. I have a major soft spot for regular cabs. You will need the bed for storage since you can't throw crap in the xtra cab!
     
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  12. Oct 9, 2016 at 2:20 PM
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    Haha! True:D That's why i want to keep the bed the way it is. The pain of a reg cab is that you don't have any room inside the cab to store anything.

    The approach/departure angle is not bad after all.
     
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  13. Oct 9, 2016 at 4:20 PM
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    Sweet man!! Glad i have another soldier in the stock bed revolution!!
     
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  14. Oct 10, 2016 at 4:41 AM
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    Haha yea! :D
     
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  16. Oct 24, 2016 at 2:22 PM
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    pure awesomeness! The flex is unreal and those beads your fabricator laid down are serious! Think should handle like a dream offroad! Cant wait for some mud or trail pics
     
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  17. Oct 25, 2016 at 7:55 PM
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    Thanks for your words man.

    The project turned out good. The fabricator really did a good job, very high quality all around. The flex exceeded my expectations. But as you can see from the pics, we had to cut a good amout of sheet metal to make room for the big tires and all the flex :D

    No action pics yet :(
     
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    Yeah man your fab guy rocked on this! Im looking forward to some trails and the typical rock or stump pic haha
     
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  19. Oct 26, 2016 at 1:33 AM
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    Damn your build makes me miss my ARB bumper. Truck looks rad
     
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    looks awesome bud!
     
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