All he was doing was light trails before you fawking dipshit. He wanted info on the SAS.Originally Posted by tjblair
And yeah, nobody would recommend SAS after a IFS breakWOW.
All he was doing was light trails before you fawking dipshit. He wanted info on the SAS.
And yeah, nobody would recommend SAS after a IFS break
Get bent Tom. go spend your buddys money on somthing worth while.
2000tj on D60's, custom long arms, 3link front, four link rear both locked with a 231/300 doubler twin sticked, Full Hydro steering, on 38 in boggers
Like a 4 banger on a LP30 and a D35? LOL. Give me a break. Worth while...
like an astro van. on 34s and a d-44 in hte front?
http://www.astrosafarivans.org/bb2/v...3f530216a523ec
Last edited by village_idiot; 03-28-2010 at 05:26 PM.
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Fuck you Tom. don't get all butt hurt because I told your friend what to most people is common sence. Why drop the money on an SAS when you can fix the IFS for $500. When it doesn't sound like this guy is willing to drop the coin to make this thing a serious wheeler anyway. And just because he blew up the IFS doesnt mean that he wouldnt have blown up the SA if it had one.
2000tj on D60's, custom long arms, 3link front, four link rear both locked with a 231/300 doubler twin sticked, Full Hydro steering, on 38 in boggers
Right on Jedi...
Has anyone even bothered to ask for pictures of WHAT he broke, or how he broke it???
I saw differential housing mentioned...that can be fixed for less than he'll have into an SAS and additional mods for the rear to level it out. I don't understand the other 20+ posts of arguing and dick swinging???
Women have clothes and shoes....we get welding and tools!....and the women!
hey didnt mean to piss everybody off. just looking for thoughts, and yes opinions, which i do appreciate.
as much as i would love a 'serious wheeler' i do need to keep it mild.
You're fine. You asked a question and got the answer to another debate. Whats your intentions for the truck after you fix the breakage? Going bigger soon, or just a good DD/weekend wheeler?
Women have clothes and shoes....we get welding and tools!....and the women!
You didn't piss me off. But IMO if you have to keep it mild Fix what you have and save your money to build a good trail rig If you want one. And yes I think a jeep would be your best choice, but there are plenty of other vehicles out there that would be a better platform to start from. rather than trying to make a wheeler out of your DD.
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2000tj on D60's, custom long arms, 3link front, four link rear both locked with a 231/300 doubler twin sticked, Full Hydro steering, on 38 in boggers
maybe a glorified weekender?? nothing bigger then 35's and 6-8''
i agree but cant your dd have a sfa??
I drove my IFS truck for 7+ years and did all levels of trails. I ran some blue-black stuff at RC and Paragon many times.
You can do a lot with IFS and the right driver. IMO, skill is almost as important as the vehicle. If he's new to off-roading, I say drive it like it is for a few years and gain the experience. Then when you outgrow the IFS, do the SAS.
It is a fairly big undertaking and it took me about a year to work out the bugs and get it where it is now.
Never blame the beer. It's only there to lend a hand.
Yes your dd can have a solid fornt axel. But is it worth your time and money? IMHO it isn't. It is gona cost you alot more money to SAS, as opposed if fixing the IFS. And you are going to give up ride quality.
2000tj on D60's, custom long arms, 3link front, four link rear both locked with a 231/300 doubler twin sticked, Full Hydro steering, on 38 in boggers
well, thanks guys for the entertaining insight on this topic but i believe i should go the practical route and just fix what i have....
Nice Carnage!
84 CJ7 with some stuff....
2005 Dodge - Tow Pig 462/865
I SAS'd my 99 1500 with a 3 link. It does cost money and time (obviously). It's your rig and do as you please man.
Oh and the 99 is for sale now with a bad tranny. Just throwin it out there.
And it was DD'd until that happened....800 miles after done.
Last edited by tanz45; 03-29-2010 at 01:43 PM.
1999 RCSB Silverado, 4.8, clapped out 4l60E, NP241 swap, SYE, 3-Link SAS, King 2.5 10'' travel coilovers, 300/350 dual rate, Dana 44/60 combo, 4.10s, 16x10 simulated steelies, 35 MT ATZ's (SOLD)
2002 ECSB, 5.13, Cammed, Stalled, Work in Progress
2004 ECSB 5.3, LT's, No Kittens, K&N CAI, 412 Motorsports tuned
85 K10 work in progress
Go to the junk yard, find a matching front diff and maybe half shafts, put it back together for probably less than $1000 and one day of wrenching.
Going the SAS route you need to do a ton of research, a ton of modification and a ton of fabrication. It's going to lost a lot more in the end, not handle nearly as well for a daily driver. A blown front diff is not a big deal.
If you are worried about blowing the diff again, poke around on some Colorado forums and see if you can squeeze a larger diff upfront (from maybe a 3/4 ton pickup).
What year and model is it?
Oh, and I assume the Colorado has the I5? If so, forget about 35's unless you go deep on gears. Read up on the H3 forums, the thing is a dog on 35's.
It's simple.
If you have aftermarket suspension, fix your IFS.
If you're stock and thinking about lifting it, SAC.
Lifting IFS is expensive (for what I want it would be $2000 for the front
Last edited by pittim; 03-29-2010 at 02:28 PM.
Pittim brings up a good point. When you you look at it from the POV. You will still have more money in a SAS but you will be lifted and far more capable. I was going to lift my 96 chevy and after researching everything I came to the conclusioun money would be better spent on a SAS. I sold the truck in the end. Point is no one on this bored is familar with colorados, so you just gotta do some reseach. Its a pita but its the best advice I can give you. On my 96 I had figured about 2,000 for a lift kit and close to 3,000 grand for a SAS but that was using a kit money can be saved if you know how to fab stuff up.
1998 GMC K2500 454 5 Speed
Tow pig
1986 Reliant K
Daily driver/Panty Dropper
1978 International Scout
7 inches of lift 35x12.50x15 Maxxis Big Horns
Aussie Locker front and rear
1974 International Scout
3 inch rough country lift
1973 International Scout
3 inch body lift 31x10.50x 15 Apache All terrains
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Just fix the IFS both my truck and 4Runner are IFS and do quite nicely. I don't seen a need for you to go through the headache of a SAS right now. If you just want a DD that is trail worthy you can build it up a bit at a time and have a very capable rig. Then when you get to the bigger stuff grab an older Toy or a Jeep (I prefer Toys, not knocking Jeeps either) and build that up. You will find more parts for cheep going that route. Or even get a Zuk.
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268 Engnbldr Cam & Street R/V Head
31X10.5
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95 SR5 4Runner
3.Slow Auto
33x12.50 4.88's
LC Coil's in rear A bit raked she is
5/09 Traded a 1980 CB 750 for it!!! Yeah for me...
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well guys i found out why i have no power steering....
$588 on gmpartsdirect.com
that plus the $250ish for the front diff housing plus new ring and pinion all from same website im already over 1K....
Wow...so how the hell did you do all that/??
[FONT=Georgia]92 std cab
22RE 5 spd 4x4
268 Engnbldr Cam & Street R/V Head
31X10.5
Purchased 11/08 @125K miles
95 SR5 4Runner
3.Slow Auto
33x12.50 4.88's
LC Coil's in rear A bit raked she is
5/09 Traded a 1980 CB 750 for it!!! Yeah for me...
106K miles
[URL="http://www.pgh-offroad.com/forum/showthread.php?11755-The-Unofficial-Build-Thread"]Unofficial Build Thread [/URL]
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NICE CARNAGE!!!
...so what's the verdict? SAS?....Fix it?
Women have clothes and shoes....we get welding and tools!....and the women!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7d265CoDCk
i want the sas, wifey doesntNICE CARNAGE!!!
...so what's the verdict? SAS?....Fix it?
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