How To Solid Axle Swap A Toyota! (My SAS Overview)

[@DirtGarage]

Hey guys! Thank you for watching. If you want to see this beauty in action please check out my other video here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmWkcnZnpMaGaqc The production quality has improved ALOT since this old gem, please check out my latest video and consider subscribing. Thank you!

[@justingeturgun]

I’m blown away by the square tube drive shaft lol

[@danielwinter441]

same, anything that would smoothen it out tho?

[@SemperMortem]

I like the driveshaft idea, cuz it's not like im flying on the freeway in 4L. Also I like how you broke it all down and made it seem easier and it makes me want to start my SAS soon in my 2nd gen 4runner

[@OneHellOfASandwich]

This actually made it look like so much less work than reading a write up about it. I might start down this path in the semi near future. Only problem is my 97 4R is my daily, so I better have one good long weekend at my disposal.

[@mactopia2372]

Good idea to weld the front bar and cut & weld in the shackle holes so you can keep driving it.

[@DirtGarage]

Thanks. At the time the truck was my daily driver so it had to happen 😂

[@analog56x]

haha, when i was chopping my IFS off my 4runner, i used a oxy/acetylene torch, a sawzall, and a grinder. now i have a plasma cutter, and it makes work SO much easier.

[@DirtGarage]

I only own grinder and sawzall. Does the trick, but not ideal!

[@analog56x]

@@DirtGarage I used a oxy/ace torch and a grinder for years man. Finally had the opportunity to purchase a plasma cutter, and jumped all over it haha.

[@NeBoFoRiOn]

how didi your steering got together for the sas on 4runner im woundering about doing my 4runner with a sas

[@analog56x]

hahaha! yes! the chatter of square tube driveshafts! man, this is so similar to my build!

[@trevordarnell673]

analog56x hey man I’ve watched your vids since your red 4Runner build and I love it man. Keep making more vids man 👍🤟

[@analog56x]

im working on it. i just put up a LED backup light video. i gotta get a place to work on my truck... especially with what i want to do to it... i want to 4link it and go airride. but you gotta have a level surface to do suspension work on, otherwise, it wont be set up proper haha. im able to do very small projects on it where im at, but anything requiring electricity is out. plus, i have to time my projects. i gotta record when noone else is on the property, and when its not raining or snowing... so the new place is not really conducive to making videos :(

[@trevordarnell673]

analog56x I understand man, keep doing you, your awesome

[@khouaxiong8497]

Cut a V in each side of the tube and punch it in..it will stop the rattle.......

[@rumjar1986]

I'd love to do a high steer set up on my 85 Ln65 lux... im still using the old strong arm box and running 31's... when aired down and on some tracks it is heavy as. Love seeing your videos.

[@DirtGarage]

High steer is really nice to have!! Arm strong is far from ideal! And thank you!

[@budlight4206]

I would love to see you a little more about your front driveshaft

[@DirtGarage]

Thanks for the comment and suggestion! Added to the list of videos to make!

[@justin76bmw]

I wish I had never seen that...

[@houuboii808]

I would literally *

[@nemesis851_]

Well shoot! I’m gonna have to keep my open for the rebuild, each time I come thru town.

[@bensfixitpage341]

You need an "actually" counter. Great job. Love the E-locker video.

[@DirtGarage]

My presentation skills where terrible in these early days. Didn't know what to say 🤣

[@senorconhuevos]

Bruh, that front driveshaft is nuts.

[@DirtGarage]

But it works great!

[@hectormeza9533]

Very helpful video keep posting 👌

[@DirtGarage]

Thank you, I will

[@channghiem5012]

Give information about your 3.4 and supercharger! Please be detailed as baes off your information , I may or may not tackle myself too. Was it worth it?

[@DirtGarage]

Supercharger is amazing! I would highly recommend. In my case, I purchased the supercharger alone and had to source the rest of the parts to make it work. And it took a lot of work and trial and error to make it run well with my swap. But overall love the extra torque it produces, and sounds amazing. It's kinda funny because it has become what most people love about my truck, nobody seems to care about the rest of the mods, to me it's just a added bonus!

[@SamFxoxoNickJonas]

I learned so much!!! Thank you!!!

[@PelayoThomas]

Fu k yeah bro thank u LITERALLy answered every question I had about the sas😂🙏

[@DirtGarage]

Ha, good one! Sorry for the rubbish quality of this one, videos ancient.

[@MuhammadShams]

Hi, Nice conversion. I also have a LN109 with IFS and I am thinking about swapping it with SAS. I have one question though. Why didn't you got a 'front drive shaft' of an LN106 instead of making that squared one?

[@DirtGarage]

It's different. My driveline angles at the time would not work, and the front diff is pushed forward, so lengths will be off, plus my t-case output is probably in the wrong spot too. And LN106's are super rare here. All trucks in that body style in Canada where IFS.

[@MuhammadShams]

​@@DirtGarage Thanks for the fast response. Does this mean LN106's driveshaft is perfect for this swap if you can have it? we have plenty of those here.

[@DirtGarage]

@@MuhammadShams Honestly no clue. I've only ever seen 1 in person, and did not measure it. Super rare, and they have to be imported here.

[@MuhammadShams]

@@DirtGarage Thank you for the help.

[@eastvancat1416]

Great video but I don’t see the re enforcement plates running down the front of frame that trail gear stocks.

[@alfredobrown]

Hi, I am new to all this stuff so excuse my ignorance. Can something like this be done to a 2wd Toyota? Or is it to much work and I am better off buying a 4wd? Also, since I am interested in a truck I can take to the beach, would a long travel (pre runner) be a better option and cheaper?

[@DirtGarage]

100% can do this to a 2wd, it's more work though. You need to swap trans and transfer case, brace frame, and move the steering box, as well as everything mentioned. And if you want to long travel finding a 4x4 in first place is the way to go! 4x4 with LT sounds like the best for you but is more expensive.

[@alfredobrown]

@@DirtGarage thanks!!!

[@franky6181]

Dude this is awesome. Will definitely get that kit for my sas. Your truck is set up exactly how i want mine. 3.4 sc sas.

[@DirtGarage]

SR5in4Lo Was my goal for years before I finally pulled the trigger and went for it. Glad I did. Great setup, and turns lots of heads.

[@DeaFBRED]

Ya I got mine all Geared Up and Now Massachusetts gunna enforce Lift laws cuz cameras are Going in Inspection Bays,,,...

[@DirtGarage]

Lame, sorry to hear that. And getting a SAS truck through inspection isn't impossible, but it's damn difficult, I've been going through it since June trying to pass a inspection.

[@DeaFBRED]

they Say off site Inspectors will Watch through Cameras to See if Inspector is Doing His job...So the inspector is forced to fail...all vehicles...that otherwise he or she may Deem safe and acceptable

[@DirtGarage]

In Canada, or atleast where I am. You have to get your welding signed off by a ticketed welder, and go through structural integrity inspection, and then a standard vehicle inspection to get a SAS truck though.

[@227lazer]

Hi steer clearance to leaf spring? Your drive line looks like it will bottom out before suspension. Have you checked? Breaking a t case would suck.

[@DirtGarage]

Yup, zero issues with high steer! And I didnt have the bump stops installed at the time of making this video, I hit the bump stops before bottoming out the driveshaft 😁 I am going to make an update for this video soon!

[@227lazer]

@@DirtGarage cool. When my front diff drops the spring will arch enough to scrub steering tie rod.

[@jordannorth5310]

Awesome video man, love to see somebody documenting this stuff. I just finished the whole solid axle swap on my 86 4runner, but I'm curious what did you do for the rear end? What way did you lift it?

[@DirtGarage]

Thank you so much! Originally it was stock rear leafs with 4" lift block. Then it was Old Man Emu 2" lift leafs, a 2" block, and Tundra shackles. Now that I've lowered the front by cutting the hanger off and moving it up in frame I'm just the Old Man Emu leafs and Tundra shackles! Video for the new setup comes out Friday 🤟

[@Jursaw]

I want to do this to my 94 xtracab that i recently crashed and bent the frame. Ill be sourcing out a good used frame and do the SAS before I swap it

[@DirtGarage]

Awesome! Good idea.

[@siambxr]

How long was the front leafs from trail gear?

[@pm7294]

Hang on.. let me get this straight... you swapping out a IFS for a solid axle? Why? I have a oringal 85 Toyota 4x4 with a solid front end and it handles like a boat. What's the reason to do all that work and end up with a truck that handles worse?

[@DirtGarage]

Because its strong and flexes great! Plus there is tons of aftermarket parts to make it even stronger. And in my case handles much better than my lifted clapped out IFS was. Plus I would not put 37" tires on IFS, the solid axle handles them like a champ.

[@dev_web3903]

Very informative and helpful video. Just wondering though if you don’t mind me asking, how much did the whole process cost? (Welding, trail gear ifs eliminator kit, the axle, etc.) And about how long did it take? Thanks.

[@DirtGarage]

Hey! Thank you for the comment, and I apologize for the late reply!! Total was about $3000 CAD, and I did the whole SAS in 2 weekends!

[@dev_web3903]

Dirt Garage thank you!

[@AmeerKhan-e5w]

Why could u not use the original drive shaft ?

[@oscaritowin]

Love your rig man my question is about your Bilstein shocks hows the ride? Have you done the body mount bushings? And wondering if you have done any bushings on your leaf springs and if that makes the ride more comfortable if you have done the bushings? Thanks man have a great day thanks for the video

[@DirtGarage]

Thank you for the comment! The Bilsteins are great and would highly recommend. The ride is not bad for a SAS rig, in my opinion rides better than my IFS did with BJ spacers. I recently replaced a couple of body mount bushings that the body lift destroyed. As far as leaf spring bushings go everything came with the Trail gear kit and seem to be just fine. Thanks for comment, please subscribe if you haven't already, I'd love to have you around!

[@oscaritowin]

Dirt Garage 😍😍you had me at your response lol ya man i have subscribed thank you.

[@tyhansen3466]

Do you have to do anything with gearing?? Or can you run stock 3rd member

[@jasonhosein189]

Like the square drive shaft will use that idea

[@DirtGarage]

jason hosein Thanks!

[@HunchoMike]

How big is the lift? I’m going to be starting on mine in a few weeks and I really like the height yours sits at

[@DirtGarage]

3" lift springs and 2" body lift to clear the 3.4 and the supercharger. Thanks for the comment!

[@HunchoMike]

Dirt Garage thank you man!

[@AmeerKhan-e5w]

Do u have any handling issues?

[@JoseAguilar-lh5bq]

Hi can you tell me what is the differential you recommend for swap on 1987 4runner

[@JoseAguilar-lh5bq]

Sorry I tried to do the swap to solid front differential

[@DirtGarage]

79-85 Toyota Mini Truck axle. From either Toyota Pickup or 4Runner

[@GreatFlibbityJibbits]

Did you use the ifs steering box ? Im currently doing a swap and not sure if i need a differant steering box or if i can use my ifs box without a high steer thx in advance

[@GreatFlibbityJibbits]

Ahhh nvm rewatched and payed attention hahaha

[@DirtGarage]

@@GreatFlibbityJibbits Yeah I used the IFS box with the High Steer. You should check out my later videos on the solid axle swap. We changed alot, and setup is much better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bISTmqWJeaqKfqM

[@GreatFlibbityJibbits]

Will do thank you for the response good sir

[@guttmagurkee4802]

Awsome video man! How did you know exactly where to have him weld the rear hanger setup?

[@DirtGarage]

The rear frame jigs for the SAS generally get mounted in the same spot, and you move your front hanger around to accommodate different springs. I got him to do exactly what instruction said for the 3" kit we used and it worked out. Check out my updated SAS video in the description though, we changed ALOT.

[@guttmagurkee4802]

@@DirtGarage thanks for the quick response.. new subscriber here 👍👍

[@DirtGarage]

@@guttmagurkee4802 Awesome! Thank you 👍

[@bajar.m.6953]

It comes with the instructions in the trail gear kit. Very simple. Be prepared to do a lots of grinding. 👍🏽

[@renodelossantos7089]

Can u use ur ifs axles or would u have to get other ones? And what about ur transfer case?

[@aguilardaniel306]

Did think that it's possible to do that kind of axles work in toyota tundra 2005

[@DirtGarage]

I would not recommend it. Tundra is pretty heavy for the stock Yota front axle. Plus I need spacers to make it wide enough for my Pickup. So it certainly won't be wide enough for your Tundra! Thanks for watching though.

[@NeBoFoRiOn]

nice build how did you hook up the steering im looking into tthe sas on my 3rd gen 4runner but am not short how the stering will go together

[@DirtGarage]

Thank you! Steering was super simple, I used the Trailgear high steer kit, it utilizes the factory steering box location and everything bolts up.

[@GreatFlibbityJibbits]

What kinda leafs did you use on the front

[@DirtGarage]

Trailgear 3" springs!

[@BloodtrailProduction]

I'd like to know how long the front leaf spring's are? and from where did u get then? If you can help that would be great. Thank's

[@DirtGarage]

The leafs I used where from the Trailgear IFS Eliminator kit, they are 3" lift springs. I'm not sure how long they are, I will measure soon and get back to you.

[@nicholas5623]

Do u retain the stock ifs transfer case ? Or u need to swap that to

[@DirtGarage]

You retain the stock transfercase yes.

[@nicholas5623]

@@DirtGarage and one more thing. about where do u place the upper shock hoop. im not entirely sure how far forward or back on the fram to pin it or how high or lower on the frame rail

[@puranbridgemal7638]

How does the suspension rides?

[@justin76bmw]

So, that pos front drive shaft snap yet?

[@DirtGarage]

Nope. Over 2 years and shes still minty

[@justin76bmw]

@@DirtGarage I don't know why, but it makes my brain hurt to look at.

[@DirtGarage]

Why? It's actually really common for wheelers. Really practical with it's really long slip, and its ridiculously tough. It's not used on the roads, its perfect.

[@justin76bmw]

@@DirtGarage I don't know, it just looks so wrong to me on so many levels. Is it a ghetto spline or just a square tube driveshaft? I can live with a square shaft but if there's another smaller one inside acting as a spline, I'm kinda missing the point, but I also enjoy driving over 35mph..

[@adamherzberg7440]

@@justin76bmw just two square tubes. No splines. All the slip you'll ever need. They are noisy but that's it. And you drive that truck 200 mph fine if you could get it to go that fast. You don't drive 60 mph in 4wd. Unlock the hubs. It won't spin.

[@richardtapia8030]

How much did u pay the welder come to ur house

[@DirtGarage]

I believe it was around $300, but I may be wrong. That was years ago now

[@toyT100]

What front axle is that from? From a old Toyota?

[@DirtGarage]

1982 Toyota Pickup 👌

[@BloodtrailProduction]

Trying to make my own leaf pack have any suggestions?

[@DirtGarage]

Not really man! Thats not the route I took, maybe use rears up front? I put 2" add a leafs in my rear leaf pack to raise the rear to match the front.

[@JalopyGym]

I'm running 4 inch all pros, with ruf

[@rabs2020]

Nice build dude! How does it drive on highway speed? I plan on doin same on my rig. Thanx

[@DirtGarage]

rabs2020 Better than my crappy ifs was on the highway that's for sure! It was worn out with balljoint spacers, so not ideal. Except when hauling my trailer on highway, that's the only time it's sketchy.

[@rabs2020]

Dirt Garage i think as long as everything is squared and measured 10x it will be alright. I heard so much about negative doin sas so im having second thought

[@jeffstokeley2664]

What year is your truck?

[@DirtGarage]

1989

[@LostVentures]

lots of help forsure !

[@DirtGarage]

Kyle Hammell Gonna SAS next 😂

[@LostVentures]

haha yeah but lower with alot of flex would be my goal lol

[@DirtGarage]

Lower is easy because you wont have the body lift. But I used the smallest complete kit you can buy.

[@dylanmcconnell5692]

What kind of front axel did you get

[@DirtGarage]

1982 Toyota Pickup front axle.

[@floridacoast8372]

Yo im doin this to my truck can u answer some questions ?

[@DirtGarage]

Sure, I can try! What's up?

[@Maleficent___]

Dirt Garage where did you find your solid axle? Offer up? Craigslist? I’ve been looking for one for my 89 pick up

[@bskjonnemand]

Put a bullbar on that rig

[@DirtGarage]

If you check out my later videos you will see my winch bumper. Its beautiful 😍

[@justdhay9109]

What tipe of leaf spring do you used ?

[@breakshitforthewin]

That's what I was wondering.

[@channghiem5012]

you need a tri pod

[@DirtGarage]

This was back when I filmed on my phone. Before I cared much about production quality. Watch my later videos, they get better 😅

[@redneckegyproductions8927]

What front axle is it?

[@DirtGarage]

82 Toyota Pickup Axle

[@somefella3303]

Long story short save lots of money. Find someone to help and teach you do it or pay someone to do it.

[@DirtGarage]

Kind of? No getting around the saving money, the kits are expensive, even if you just use RUF you need the brackets and the high steer. I just paid someone to weld my brackets on because I did not have a welder or any experience at the time. Check out my latest video on the SAS here for an update, we ended up changing ALOT of the SAS. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bISTmqWJeaqKfqM

[@mrd9720]

What axle did you acquire?

[@DirtGarage]

My axle is from a 1982 Toyota Pickup

[@ibetrollintheybehatin6857]

Hey how high of a lift was that? I'm looking at a 4" for 33x12.50 MT's

[@DirtGarage]

I Be Trollin' They Be Hatin' With the 3" trailgear kit you get about 5" of life. Lots of room for 33s

[@ibetrollintheybehatin6857]

Awesome! Thank you! so the 4'' springs w/ ifs removal would be way too big right?

[@DirtGarage]

For 33s correct. It would be 1" lower than my truck with that setup.. In theory, I have 3" springs and 2" body lift to clear the 3.4 and supercharger.

[@ibetrollintheybehatin6857]

Sweet, Thank you so much. Subded and liked. Much appreciated.

[@zephgage3694]

buying toyota parts at a Tim Hortons if that’s not canadian idk what is

[@DirtGarage]

Not the first time, and definitely not the last.

[@tylerj2655]

The rear lift

[@DirtGarage]

Thanks for leaving a comment! To lift the rear I used 4" blocks to raise the rear to match the front. I currently have Old Man Emu leafs on the way to run with a 2" block instead.

[@larrylooney4495]

Wtf a square driveshaft

[@DirtGarage]

It's pretty common. Super strong, cheap, and slip is as long as the shaft. No problems 2 years later.

[@brandonward6597]

That lisp is killing me

[@zip7806]

Literally correct english would be; to say. " I phisicaly cut of this tab. I physically drilled a hole"... "I literally just schooled you! would be the correct use of the word Literally". literally.

[@DirtGarage]

Yeah yeah... I'll remake this video soonish. Few errors, and before I switched to DSLR filming

[@Jrixi]

It's physically, not phisicaly. Consider yourself schooled.

[@cjbrenkleable]

Terrible summary and video

[@DirtGarage]

No kidding