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Old 08-26-2014, 09:39 PM
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HI guys,ive been off the board for a while, but,now that im back,i think ill share some pics of my sas project as I make progress. Right now there's not a whole lot done, basically I've cut off all the unused suspension parts and right now im working on the front hanger,dont worry I still need to add some more reinforcements to it..
I would also like to add that ive reviewed almost every sas on the internet over the past 2 years lol,and (Tom A)&(Crazy4x4rt) I've looked at your threads many times among others...


so hears a list of parts that I already have..
1 Dana 44 from 77 f150 (completely rebuilt with 4.56 and loc right)
2 Chevy blazer front leaf springs 2" lift
3 front leaf mount and slider boxes for the rear leaf mount
4 1/4 steel for fabrication, will probably need more!!
5 Hobart 190 mig welder(this welder defiantly rocks!!)


that's enough to get me started, but, here's some things ill still need..
1 shocks and hoops or shock mounts..
2 steering gearbox to replace the rack steering(any suggestions?????)
3 driveshaft
4 matching 4.56 for rear and locker also..
5 tires and wheels


Im sure there's plenty that im missing as well..lol..
so here's a few pics of what I've done so far,and yes it
sucked hacking all the old crap off, but,its over with now..
oh,I hope im posting this in the right section also..
 
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Sweet, I'm looking forward to seeing this build.
 
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I like how you boxed in the bottom of the radiator. Useful touch off road.

and I think pre-00 used a steering box, but the mounts for it don't exist on the post-00 frame rail. Can somebody verify?
 
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Originally Posted by Crazy4x4RT
Sweet, I'm looking forward to seeing this build.

thanks rt,ill probably have more updates this weekend,i don't have time to work on it during the week...

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I like how you boxed in the bottom of the radiator. Useful touch off road.

and I think pre-00 used a steering box, but the mounts for it don't exist on the post-00 frame rail. Can somebody verify?

thanks magnethead,im sure ill have to fab some mounts for the gearbox,but,i am wondering if my pwr st. pump will need changed also?
 
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front hanger is pretty much done,will be working on mounting the leafs soon....


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