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but, i've looked into doing a sas myself, and the minimum you're going to spend is about $2,500.


Where'd you get that number?? The trail-gear kit is $1100. I got my axle for $200. Can make a square driveshaft for <100 or get a custom one for about ~300. Thats ~$1400-$1600 with more than you need. Of course that price goes up substantially if you can't weld.

-Scerb

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