[Miketnf150]

I didn't know where to post this so since it's got to do with my SAS I thought I'd post it here.

I'm wanting to start my SAS on the bronco and have ran across what I think is a deal!

I can get this hole setup for $300. I think it's a steal. The only thing is the front is welded and I'd have to change that. The back is LS.

So question is yah or nah?

Anything else I need to ask the guy.

 

[Redwagon]

front and rear axles?...what gear ratio?...sounds like a decent deal.

 

[GearHead]

3 bills seems good to me.
what gears are in it?
depending on the front springs your gonna run, you might not need
those tall lower spring mounts.

 

[Miketnf150]

3 bills seems good to me.
what gears are in it?
depending on the front springs your gonna run, you might not need
those tall lower spring mounts.

They've got 4:10's in them which I figure for now will be fine seeing as I'm running 35's with stock 3:50.

I don't plan on using the tall spring perches. I'll just cut/grind them off an use the stock spring cups.

From looking closer at the pick it looks like the 10.25 has been shaved some.

 

[bullitproof306]

look like a good deal to me

 

[Miketnf150]

Well I'm starting on my SAS...................FINALLY!!!!:thumbup

I got the bronco on blocks yesterday and took the wheels and tires off.

I'll have the wheels and tires forsale or trade for some 8 lug stuff and 36's or 37
s.

Pic of wheels & tires for sale or trade.

 

[broncocrawler]

cinder blocks? Be really really carefull. I've had them colapse with just trailers sitting on them. I use 6x6 wood blocks now. Not bashing just don't want something to happen to a fellow Bronco owner :thumbup

 

[Gacknar]

cinder blocks?

x2

I would really rethink supporting it with those.

 

[Miketnf150]

I understand what you guys are saying. I've got them sitting with the wholes vertical. Do you think they would still possibly collapse? Once I had it sitting on the blocks (wheels still mounted) I shook it to see if it was stable.

Not trying to justify them but at the moment this is all I have.

 

[yz85rider2002]

what backspacing are those wheels and size

 

[broncocrawler]

I did notice you had them positioned so they are strongest but i just don't think i'd trust them with my life if it were me. I went to home depot and bought a couple 6x6's and then cut them in cinder block lengths. i also used a 2x6 screwed to the side of the stacked 6x6's to keep them all togeter so they can't slide apart.

Cheap insurance if you ask me

 

[Miketnf150]

what backspacing are those wheels and size

They are American Eagle 589 15X10 5 on 5.5 If I measure right they are 3.75" backspacing. When I ordered them I just told them what they were going on and what wheel I wanted.

You wanting them? I'll sell'em to ya!

 

[Miketnf150]

Well got some work done today!

Got all the shocks, brake calipers, and some steering off. I don't have a big enough wrench to take the nut off the steering box for the pitman arm. Going to my FIL's tonight for supper so I'll get me a bigger wrench.

The brake calipers I hung them off a body mount so I don't have to fool with bleeding the brake fluid at the moment.

Couldn't get the ABS plug off the axle so I just disconnected it. I won't have ABS anyways after the SAS is completed. I rolled the pigtail up and secured it to the hub.

Drivers Side

Passenger Side

Pic of the front with the steering stabilizer and tie-rods disconnected.

In this pic you see the level sitting on the frame. This is to make sure the vehicle is level so when I mount the solid axle under it everything will be squared up.

 

[Gacknar]

I'm sorry

But there is no way I would get under that the way it is supported.

 

[Miketnf150]

Ok ok fellas....A buddy of mine has some big truck jack stands he's going to lemme borrow.

 

[Gacknar]

Ok ok fellas....A buddy of mine has some big truck jack stands he's going to lemme borrow.

:thumbup:rockon:beer:chili::twotu::usa

 

[Shadofax]

:thumbup:rockon:beer:chili::twotu::usa

X2.

You'll live to finish telling your SAS story to us Mike.

 

[Dan Theman]

I don't really get the whole level thing. I feel like with suspension that you are customizing, you never know quite how it's going to sit until you set it on the ground. I built the front how I wanted it, then dialed in the rear to match. (Turned out to be a pita.) I'm just saying that level on jack stands isn't necessarily level on the ground.

 

[Miketnf150]

How does everyone like the way the bronco is sitting now. Shawn (Gub_Ni) let me borrow some heavy duty jack stands. These jack stands are sitting on 2" cap blocks. These babies are befty!!:kewl:

Thanks Shawn!

I also built a couple of these for the axles. Makes moving them around a lot easier.

 

[silent one]

How bigg of a lift do you plan on doing because i look like you may have a problem getting it out of the garage if you go any higher.