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My SAS introduction (LOT OF PICTURES) #920070 12/11/08 03:58 AM
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 14
Calumet, Michigan, USA
UPRaider Offline OP
Need a Spot
Hey guys,

Tag asked me to post up some pictures of my recent solid axle swap i did on my 89 2.6L Raider. I live in the UP of Michigan in a town called Calumet. I am a mechanical engineering student at Michigan Tech University and work part time at Ace Hardware. I am a member of MTU's (mich tech) 4wheelers club and love being outside.


Anyway to the SAS (sorry for the large blurry pics)

Here is a "stock" photo, or how it looked when I got it. I bought this 89 for $200.
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Up on "Cliff Drive"
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The donor axle. Dana 30 from an 02 Jeep TJ
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After torching the IFS. Lost some weight.
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Extra weight
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Front spring/ shackle cross member

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springs mocked up
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Setting caster/pinion angle
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Front spring hanger (has since been gusseted more)
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5/8" spring plates
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN0976.jpg[/img]

Spring perch
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN0985.jpg[/img]

Rear shackle mount
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1010.jpg[/img]

Rear - Spring over with YJ leaf springs
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1016.jpg[/img]

Knuckles from a 2002 jeep grand cherokee (WJ)
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1022.jpg[/img]

This shows the hub spacer I had to make
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1024.jpg[/img]

WJ caliper bracket
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1025.jpg[/img]

Dana 30...switching gears-3.73 to 4.56
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1074.jpg[/img]

Had to cut the carrier bearings off
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1083.jpg[/img]

First set up
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1087.jpg[/img]

The roof rack I made
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1097.jpg[/img]

New WJ knuckles on TJ's dana 30
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1098.jpg[/img]

New front bumper
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1114.jpg[/img]

This adapter got me from the raiders front drive shaft to the dana 30's 1310 u-joint yolk
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1125.jpg[/img]

One ton tie rod ends
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1126.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1132.jpg[/img]

Front and rear "done"
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1135.jpg[/img]

Sits level
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1140.jpg[/img]

DOM for 1-ton steering (high steer) over the knuckle
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1151.jpg[/img]

Making the front drive shaft work
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1146.jpg[/img]

Sleeved with DOM
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1149.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1150.jpg[/img]

Tacking adapter
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1156.jpg[/img]

Welded
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1159.jpg[/img]

Mocked up "poop pipe" steering
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1168.jpg[/img]

Front ds angle
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1173.jpg[/img]

OBA tank and rear sus.
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1179.jpg[/img]

New interior panels (old ones were missing)
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1185.jpg[/img]

Flexible brake hoses from 02 Jeep TJ
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1189.jpg[/img]

Waiting for more gas
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1194.jpg[/img]

Flex testing
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1198.jpg[/img]

Next to dads F350
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1199.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1200.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1201.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1202.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1203.jpg[/img]

On the trailer
[img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/ryanszpara/4x4wire/DSCN1210.jpg[/img]




I have more pics if you need. I have since doubled the spring packs as they flattened way out. I dont have shocks on it yet, those will come soon. I also just built an anti-wrap bar for the rear. The truck is stock except for what you see. Stock engine, trans, t-case, rear axle ect.

THanks guys!!!

Ryan

Last edited by UPRaider; 12/11/08 04:05 AM.
1989 Dodge Raider 2.6L
SAS with 33x12.50 MTR's
Re: My SAS introduction (LOT OF PICTURES) [Re: UPRaider] #920071 12/11/08 04:52 AM
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 7,892
Ohio - Northeast/Centralish
stony-man Offline
Web Wheeler
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<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
Glad you posted!

What's that I spy sitting on the front of the trailer? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Re: My SAS introduction (LOT OF PICTURES) [Re: stony-man] #920072 12/11/08 05:09 AM
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 6,134
Gilbert AZ, US.
TOASTY Offline
Trail Leader
*****
cool truck but why dana 30? is it just temporary? I think the weight of the montero would be to much for the little guy.

1999 Montero SAS'd on Kings and stuff

1998 Montero trying to get a V8 Swapped
Re: My SAS introduction (LOT OF PICTURES) [Re: UPRaider] #920073 12/11/08 06:12 AM
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,167
cal
ghostraider Offline
Body Damage is Cool
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Your Welds look Awesome. That is some Fine Work and i am sooooo jealous.

but in a Respectful way.


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Re: My SAS introduction (LOT OF PICTURES) [Re: UPRaider] #920074 12/11/08 06:22 AM
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 1,379
Bay Area, CA USA
cap510 Offline
Body Damage is Cool
Welcome to the wire! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
Looking good! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

[b]94/95 Montero SR "rockcrawler"
Riding on 37" MTRs
Re: My SAS introduction (LOT OF PICTURES) [Re: cap510] #920075 12/11/08 07:53 AM
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 8,557
Ocean Springs, MS
LandRaider Offline
Forum Moderator
*****
Swap looks great, but you're gonna HATE HATE HATE HATE that D30.

It's seriously crap.

87 Raider 4D56td v5MT1
31's..Basically Stock
Re: My SAS introduction (LOT OF PICTURES) [Re: LandRaider] #920076 12/11/08 12:21 PM
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,607
An Englishman in Huntersville ...
Mad_Scientist Offline
Roll Me Over
*****
Welcome! Nice work. I really like your roof rack. Do you have any pics showing the gutter mounts? Did you make those too?

<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

'97 Montero 'LSR' - 4.6 gears & factory rear locker, 33" Procomp muds on 15x8 steelies, 50mm coil spacers, T-bar crank, Airlift, sans rear sway, 50mm rear frame & fuel tank lift, Aisins, ARB front bumper + 10k lb winch, 50mm DIY body lift, rock sliders, cut rear quarter panels...
Re: My SAS introduction (LOT OF PICTURES) [Re: Mad_Scientist] #920077 12/11/08 04:23 PM
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 3,548
Charlotte NC
Angelo Offline
Roll Me Over
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Good work, glad to see you found it for $200 and already built it up <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Whats next on the list, gettin rid of some of that rust? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />

99JAOS2"& OME 2"body 4.90s ARB HS9500i Skids&Ladder 16"315BFG JAOSRemote& Rack 3Row Rad IPF back& Searchlite HID Overhead Console/CB switchPanel FrARB RrLocker TJMSnorkel 160AAlt Sliders 2nd Tranny Cooler QuickAirII& Tank Rear frame/tank Lift
Re: My SAS introduction (LOT OF PICTURES) [Re: TOASTY] #920078 12/11/08 11:35 PM
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 14
Calumet, Michigan, USA
UPRaider Offline OP
Need a Spot
CRF 250F!!

1989 Dodge Raider 2.6L
SAS with 33x12.50 MTR's
Re: My SAS introduction (LOT OF PICTURES) [Re: TOASTY] #920079 12/11/08 11:37 PM
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 14
Calumet, Michigan, USA
UPRaider Offline OP
Need a Spot
Quote
cool truck but why dana 30? is it just temporary? I think the weight of the montero would be to much for the little guy.


The Raider actually weighs less than a Jeep, but yeah its temporary. I had the D30 so I used it. I plan to upgrade to a D44 or maybe bigger.

1989 Dodge Raider 2.6L
SAS with 33x12.50 MTR's
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