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 Is there any benefit to an SAS on a 2WD yota?
#840979
10/12/07 02:30 AM
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Joined: May 2005
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Mudrunner
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This a tale of 2 Yotas.
I have an 87, 22R, 5spd, 2WD, decent body with near perfect frame and an 87, 22RTE, 5spd, 4WD, OK body with a frame that will need some plating. Both are regular cab short beds. I'm planing on swaping the turbo motor out for an RE or a 5 or 7mge for reliability.
I haven't planed out the front suspention yet but I kinda have this vision that involves stock TJ coils and some sort of control arms.
I've seen the SAS'd 2WDs around but never realy looked into it.
Any thoughts?
Dan
"If you can't learn to do something well, learn to enjoy doing it poorly".
85 22RE, 5spd 4Runner project
87 Turbo Truck, Boost Controller, otherwise stock... for now.
86 Turbo 4Runner, Project
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 Re: Is there any benefit to an SAS on a 2WD yota?
[Re: sindersblue]
#840980
10/12/07 03:19 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 11,595
Forum Moderator
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Yes, the frame has more arch in the front wheel wells, providing more clearance for the front axle, therefore giving you better steering clearance and you can run less lift.
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Re: Is there any benefit to an SAS on a 2WD yota?
[Re: sindersblue]
#840981
10/12/07 03:19 AM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 4,230
Roll Me Over
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Really better, the frame archs up higher on the 2-WD's then it does on the 4-WD's allowing for more up-travel.
David Fritzsche
1990 Ex-Cab V-6,5-speed, with a few mods
04.5 CTD Dodge 2500 Ram--Tow Rig
Roseville, CA
"Serenity through Sobriety"
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Re: Is there any benefit to an SAS on a 2WD yota?
[Re: OOP'S]
#840982
10/12/07 03:40 AM
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 475
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Mudrunner
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Sounds good.
Would I have to use an IFS steering box or can I use the 2wd PS box on it?
Will the rear 4wd axle match up on the spring perches?
I guess the rest is measureing and planing.
Thanks for the replies!
Dan
"If you can't learn to do something well, learn to enjoy doing it poorly".
85 22RE, 5spd 4Runner project
87 Turbo Truck, Boost Controller, otherwise stock... for now.
86 Turbo 4Runner, Project
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Re: Is there any benefit to an SAS on a 2WD yota?
[Re: sindersblue]
#840983
10/12/07 05:23 AM
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Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 95
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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the 2wd steering box is weaker, you should go with the 4x4 IFS box. also the steering shaft is a ball joint on 2wd, and U joint on 4wd. 4wd being stronger. also center bearing crossmember is differnt if u have 2 peice driveshaft. if u have any more questions let me kno. i just finished my 2wd transformation. oh ya. the rear axle lines up <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Is there any benefit to an SAS on a 2WD yota?
[Re: sindersblue]
#840984
10/12/07 05:28 AM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 233
Wheeler
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I went the 2wd frame route because my 4x4 frame was rusted out. I used the steering box off the 4x4. What are you doing with the turbo parts? Perches do line up.
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Re: Is there any benefit to an SAS on a 2WD yota?
[Re: sindersblue]
#840985
10/12/07 05:43 AM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 12,153
Web Wheeler
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Will the rear 4wd axle match up on the spring perches? Yes, will give you the spring over setup, adding ~4" of lift or so to what you have now.
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 Re: Is there any benefit to an SAS on a 2WD yota?
[Re: 4Crawler]
#840986
10/13/07 06:52 PM
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 475
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Mudrunner
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Thanks for all the info guys! I can't wait to get started. Has anyone here made thier own coil spring front suspention? I think a 4 link would be overkill so I'm thinking 2 heavy control arms or something like that. I don't think coilovers will be within the budget so thats out. Any thoughts or ideas? Thanks again, Dan <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
Last edited by sindersblue; 10/14/07 01:34 AM.
"If you can't learn to do something well, learn to enjoy doing it poorly".
85 22RE, 5spd 4Runner project
87 Turbo Truck, Boost Controller, otherwise stock... for now.
86 Turbo 4Runner, Project
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Re: Is there any benefit to an SAS on a 2WD yota?
[Re: sindersblue]
#840987
10/14/07 08:32 AM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 233
Wheeler
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Remember that a 2 arm system will change caster and drive shaft angles as it cycles.
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Re: Is there any benefit to an SAS on a 2WD yota?
[Re: Vanishing_Point]
#840988
10/14/07 04:38 PM
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 215
Wheeler
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id just run leaves up front and link the rear or leaves all the way around. you could link it later when budget permits.
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