SOLID AXLE SWAP 1988 Toyota Pickup! Trail Gear IFS Eliminator Kit Install and Review.

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[@andyham6094]

These older toyota trucks are just so fun to mod up and perfect for off roading

[@66Duffman]

Agreed! Such a great platform to build with

[@codykenyon8783]

@@66Duffman 00p

[@triedandtrue1820]

I did a solid axle swap 20 yrs ago, that was sweet ride. 93 sr5, unfortunately it rolled over, bad driver lol. Trail gear lives!

[@JorgeMartinez1987]

Hey man kudos to you for getting it all buttoned up. I love my toyotas but definitely full of trial and error gremlins. Your video is going to help so many people who are getting into this. I appreciate you taking the time to document the entire process for others. YOTA GANG 🤘🏼

[@BassSniper209]

right on point

[@simple_man_jkb]

I’m planning on doing this to a 93 Nissan Hardbody. I can’t find anything really helpful besides Toyota videos. This has been very helpful thanks

[@66Duffman]

Thanks for watching! Hopefully this helps enough to get your Nissan with a SAS 👏🏻

[@georgebrown943]

Hope your building a cleen yota not a beater. "no more beater yota's" Clean toys matter. 3.4 is the bomb. Please keep her clean but full rock crawler. The truck has good value now.

[@66Duffman]

That’s a solid point this thing is valuable I don’t wanna just chop it up and beat it to shit right away m…she’ll be a full time crawler but Ima take care of her 💪🏻

[@MrThemike547]

I know that frustration all to well trying to 3 link and transfer case swap my 83 Nissan pickup. Those have literally no support or kits. but well worth it!!! welcome to the Solid Axle life!!!!!

[@66Duffman]

Let’s get it 👏🏻🔥

[@06ramboy]

Sas = solid axle swap 👌

[@yesnothanksplease]

that "OOPS" after you hit the oil pan killed me lol

[@66Duffman]

😂😂😂

[@INSIDIOUS-ONE]

Hey, if you ever see this comment what front axle did you use? I’ve been told like 5 different axel’s to use lol. I wanted ask someone that’s actually done it. I wanna do this exact same set up. This video is Awesome!!! Best one I found on how to SAS. You actually explained how to & what parts & showed your work. 👍🏼💪🏼💯

[@66Duffman]

Thanks! So the axle I’m using is an 85 4runner axle…my understanding is this SAS kit will work for any 4x4 front axle 81-85 hilux/4runner 🙌🏻

[@SOLDADITO76]

No solid axle swap needed here, I own a 84' 4X4. Just did a cab and bed swap so now I have a newer rig. I did the V6 front brake upgrade which put the rotors on the outside of the hub, brake jobs on the front no longer requires me to remove the entire hub.

[@greym6436]

Great info as always! I performed my differential drop on my 1stgen 02’ Tundra SR5 TRD 4wd years ago as it was as stated help counter Axle stress articulation, wear n’ tear for ifs. I will leave it where it is as I have had no issues by having it in my older generation Toyota. Markets of all types, always find an opportunity to take advantage of the consumer nothing new. I’m glad we have some one out here doing the math on these modifications we are spending good money on🙌🏽 All in all, Super mathematical geometrical info!

[@beautifullogger2614]

Great video!, Haven't done a sas in 10 years and really enjoyed a run through before my next one.

[@66Duffman]

Thanks! Best of luck on that next SAS 👏🏻

[@steffendudley8214]

Best , most thorough vid on th tubes

[@66Duffman]

Thank you! Glad this could help

[@SeguroOffroad]

Good job. All the headaches make the build much sweeter to drive!

[@66Duffman]

Pure facts 🔥🙏🏻

[@slightlymodified501]

Watched this video twice in the last 2 years lol. I ended up buying a SAS 4runner and put a 2jz in it lol. Since I had a dual case my double carden ended up barely working. I do appreciate how you put this all in one video. You going to KOH in a few weeks?

[@66Duffman]

Great to hear! 2JZ is goals 👏🏻 We’ll be at KOH the second weekend

[@3.0colorado21]

I think I’m going to give it a go. Ifs is my limiting factor now. Having another surgery and then, bam! S.A.S.

[@66Duffman]

Sweet good luck 👏🏻

[@dundeeecroc]

Hey, great video! ... is there a way you can put CC (closed captioning). on this Dirtnation Offroad site? I am deaf and I cannot hear anything being said... hope something can be done, Thanks!

[@66Duffman]

I will look into that…thank you for the feedback

[@dundeeecroc]

@@66Duffman Thank you so much for the Closed Caption!! awesome!!!

[@JHGarage]

I’ve seen people weld a cap on the inner tube of the driveshaft and shove a bunch of grease in the outer tube so when you slide the inner tube in it will compress the grease into the walls and fill in the gap to help with rattling. While the 4wd ain’t engaged

[@66Duffman]

That’s interesting 🧐 maybe could do something like that in the future

[@leog9524]

You guys are hilarious.. Your video gonna come in handy when i sas swap a 98 frontier and convert it into a 4x4

[@66Duffman]

Awesome! Best of luck with with the Nissan!

[@brodyparsons8068]

this video reminds of when my brother built his 88 yota its now on 38s with lockers and evryhting you can do to a toyota

[@66Duffman]

Badass 😎

[@nismomell]

Nice info... Just got a 884runner. With a saw and. Stretch can't wait to hit the trails with you guys.. 🤙🤙

[@66Duffman]

🤔🤔🤔

[@Scottstunts]

You gave me the inspiration to start on my 88 4 runner chopped all the ifs out, sourced a 85 straight axle, just need to order the kit now. You guys look close. I’m in Apple Valley.

[@perezm714]

Awesome work. Best get that ear protection when power tooling. End up like my gramps later on.. "What..Huh..?!"

[@66Duffman]

Agreed…im so used to loud noises with the music I listen too I’m sure I’m already going deaf 😂

[@louisnel9697]

In South Africa...The Hilux came with straight axle from 83 all the wat to 98...We did however not get the 4 Runner and the Xtra Cab. We did however get a single cab and double cab or crew cab as you know it. IFS only came in from 99/200 onwards.

[@northernlits425]

pro tip, those snap rings are easier to install, if you DONT stretch them out like you did prior to installing into the CV stub. i always push them on the shaft from the end. kinda like a jimmy hat lol

[@jblock3362]

I thought your shackles are supposed to angle toward the rear of the truck not the front ? Correct me if im wrong

[@66Duffman]

You are correct…since they springs have settled the shackle angle has gotten more straight angling slightly back

[@gdoglopez8079]

Good job Primo, that's only way to learn about your particular rig is wrenching on it yourself !. I have an 82 straight axle that I've been working on since I bought it brand new! I'd like to meet up with you guys sometime and wheel.

[@66Duffman]

We’ll said thank you! Impressive keeping an 82 all these years 🍻

[@andrewahmed1835]

This thing is bad ass bro great job, i have the 1985 my dad owned when he was a teenager,im currently restoring, its the right hand drive(japanese version) i see you have some body lifts there what size are those?

[@66Duffman]

Having an imported 85 is super awesome! A true unicorn these days! The body lift is 3 inches

[@adamshartley]

Turning out great. Project rigs are a blast a pain in the ass but we'll worth it when you make an obstacle! Can't wait to start the SAS on the super trooper. But ya instant 6in lift. After I did the SOA on the jeep I felt the same way. I'm pulling a couple leafs also. Great job man cant wait to see her hit the hard lines🤘🤙

[@Red_Beard_Builds]

You beat me to it damn it ! We are starting my sas this week!

[@66Duffman]

Awesome my dude! So happy I finally knocked this one out

[@Red_Beard_Builds]

@@66Duffman I’m going a little different route I have a open 4:88 diff , a hanger that puts the axles a little futher out so I have to relocate the ps has to move about 3” forward, going rears up front an 63” in the back I’m so excited you have no idea! Can’t wait to see more on your build

[@fotomotoxxiii]

Solid axle swap isnt really hard at all not sure why people are so scared of doing it. Good work and good job man. Truck is looking good, shes tall!

[@66Duffman]

It’s a daunting task for sure especially if it’s your first time or you lack fabrication skills like I do…glad I finally did mine tho 😂 If I did a second one it’ll be much smoother

[@JoseLopez-nv7tg]

Illegal motification said the motorcycle cop

[@lol123321123321]

The landcruiser tie rod ends and high steer arms are already a great upgrade. I'd almost say the heims are a downgrade lol. Heims are stronger but they wear out a lot faster as well. I run heim steering because I had to on a custom setup but ideally I'd just run a factory 1 ton tie rod end.

[@scottteich5548]

great build what front leaf springs did you use and what tires are you going to run thanks

[@66Duffman]

Front springs are the trail gear 3 inch lift heavy duty…and I’m currently running 40s on the truck

[@thebakery3996]

Why not weld a hanger bracket below the same location? Drilling into the frame seems like a lot.

[@66Duffman]

I’ve seen other DIY kits do that….honestly seems stronger the way Trail gear set it up…worth the extra work

[@FStop67]

Great video! I am in California - I think you are too - right? I recently bought a 1989 1st gen 4runner. Was hoping you and I can talk a bit as I have questions about lifting my truck. Hope to hear back from you.

[@66Duffman]

Sure what questions do you have? I’m also in California

[@AmeerKhan-e5w]

Hey bro how is it working? Any issues? With handling? At high n low speed

[@Red_Beard_Builds]

Can explain why use the same end on the driveshaft vs a double Carden, I know you are doing it right just can’t explain why.

[@glengrimm4075]

Nice job man I have a 2003 with ifs I'm hanging to straight axle it. I noticed you putting the snap ring on over the axle that's why it broke, you need to slip them over the ends it makes it so much easier to put on and take apart. I had to destroy mine to get it apart on the 80 Series.

[@genoory5090]

Great shit! I really appreciate this video. The pure rawness, dedication, informing, diligent to gey this out there. Cool shit man! You inspired me more to do my solid axle swap on my 2011 ford ranger XLT FX4. So how much did it cost you to do it?

[@66Duffman]

Thanks for watching age I appreciate the kind words…this cost me about 3500 to complete and that’s with me saving on labor doing stuff myself

[@genoory5090]

@@66Duffman Awesome! I was looking at about the same cost in parts. My budget will be about $2500 and $3100 being at max. I weld, so fabricating my own stuff and going to steel salvage yard would save me a lot. I'm going with leaf spring suspension, with the Toyota steering box/leaf hanger perch/dana 30 or 44 axle with truss/chromoly axle shafts/reinforced inner C's/ chromoly tie rod, panhard bar heim joints/ lunch box lockers/ 4.56 gears/ 33x12.50r15 interco thornbirds with custom tread cutouts, 6" lift/front/rear bumper winch and Overall, I have most of this stuff in the making. its gonna be sick ass build!! (I GOT PICTURES)💪🏻🤙🏻

[@LouisianaMechanic]

How hard was it to get the shackle tubes welded in straight/true?

[@jessew7978]

Solid video man! I’m gathering parts for mine now. And your cannibal corpse sticker on the rear glass adds so many bonus points to this already helpful video ! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@66Duffman]

Hell yeah 🤘🏻 best of luck with the swap

[@RadRover99]

Do bed chop next! Will give you an awesome departure angle.

[@66Duffman]

Yup this swap was a long time ago since then I’ve done the bed chop and more 🙏🏻

[@LittleRiverKingfiser]

Great job on your video! I am using yours as a guide and it has been very helpful!! i am in the middle of the same thing on the same year truck and I have a question.. on the shackle tube (rear) Trail Gear says "Center tube then then 1/4" and weld." The frame makes a jog right at that spot. SO.. is the offset on the outside of the frame 1/4" and where do you measure the 1/4"? Thats all the tube sticks out on the outside? If thats correct then the tube on the inside sticks way farther out. Can you help me out with what is going on here?

[@66Duffman]

Sure thing i thing it’s 1/4 the outside…we just made sure the leafs were lined up straight with everything bolted together…tacked it then checked before permanently welding it

[@LittleRiverKingfiser]

thanks for there reply! I spent the afternoon getting things lined up. I'm within a 32nd LOL! I did have to move the tube out slightly from the 1/4" recommendation. Front hanger finish weld tomorrow., thanks again!

[@andretomasu2593]

Wow this was amazing will this trail kit fit the 90’s Toyota pick up?

[@66Duffman]

Yes I believe this specific kit is made for 86-95 pickup and 4runner but even then they sell different ones

[@wesleynelson224]

Sick video for the v6 break calipers did they bolt straight on to the factory spot on the solid axle?

[@66Duffman]

Yep bolted right up…I cut the dust cover fir the brakes on top and bottom to create a little more clearance too 🤘🏻

[@MICKIN310]

Eric from Yoda masters is a great guy knows a lot im doing a 350 chevy motor and trans along with a SAS all at the same time yes a big undertaking but all. these vids are really helpful. its taken me a year so far TG instructions suck in my opinion

[@ranchoelquetzal7492]

When you have a problem with the shaft what I did with my pick up I put some shims so it can tilt the axle some degrees and connect with the shaft but even with the shims I had the problem so I made one my self

[@Brvja4x4]

Just here to learn a thing or two, cool video 😎 Sas! Saludos 🤙🏼

[@66Duffman]

🍻

[@mattandrickadventures8416]

Good bye 2017 Tacoma; winchers is sick shit now, Dustin . Nice video fellas.

[@66Duffman]

Tacoma isn’t going anywhere but we’ll definitely be using this truck more 👏🏻

[@mattandrickadventures8416]

@@66Duffman are you considering doing a front axle swap on the 2017 Tacoma?

[@66Duffman]

Absolutely but that’s something I really gotta save for

[@tylerdurden4096]

Nice 👍.. that front end flexes good..That thing is gonna be a Beast when the rear catches up with the front. Ditch the blocks on the rear and order some Deavers from Jeff. On my XJ Ricky at Empire driveline in Ontario do good work . I ordered chromoly shaft double Cardin with twice the slip for $365 a lil bit pricey but worth it . I’m sure they can set you up .

[@66Duffman]

I’m working on somethings for the rear…should be a good time 🙏🏻

[@LittleRiverKingfiser]

did you put back in the two leafs you pulled? How much did the front settle out after a while?

[@66Duffman]

I left them out….truck settled nicely and flexes very well…you can see the truck on 40s on recent videos

[@Bass_and_beyond_fishing]

Question, will this swap fit a 95 Toyota 4Runner? Or what do you recommend?

[@66Duffman]

I believe this same kit will work just make sure because there’s a few different options from Trail Gear

[@OldskoolArtCustoms]

I hope my 37s end up on there. 😎

[@66Duffman]

👀

[@assaechao]

Chevy 63's in the rear and put the rear leafs up front. a lot of toyota guys run this setups.

[@66Duffman]

63s are on the to do list

[@Red_Beard_Builds]

That’s my plan this week so stoked!

[@FatBat5k]

I thought that the leafs looks a little short. I'm assuming a rear leaf swap lengthens them?

[@lonniehawley2645]

How much for the complete swap including the axle?

[@nicholas5623]

When u go with the solid axle swap, besides modifying the front drive shaft do u have to swap the transfer case as well

[@66Duffman]

No you can use the stock transfer case…although I recommend a manual transmission swap so you can use the 4 cylinder gear driven Tcase

[@nicholas5623]

@@66Duffman my 1990 pickup is already a manual which is a huge plus. The only other thing I'm kind of hesitant about is where to position the upper shock hoop on the frame

[@robertyoung8289]

That things a beast! Job well done.

[@66Duffman]

Thanks Robert 🙏🏻

[@LittleRiverKingfiser]

nice work.. Can you use the IFS locking hubs in place of the SA hubs?

[@66Duffman]

You can but you would need to change the inner gear…the splines are different

[@LittleRiverKingfiser]

@@66Duffman thank you!

[@jasonbanuelos7569]

Makes me want to buy an 80s Toyota

[@66Duffman]

Such great trucks 🔥

[@alantaylor353]

When you replace a broken axle with an an entire straight axle swap.! 😂 😂 😂 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@ZjOverlander]

That durango is sick!

[@66Duffman]

🚀

[@mindreader1975]

Thank you for the video, this is going to help a lot.

[@66Duffman]

👏🏻

[@808_dummeh]

any idea where i can get a straight axle ?

[@66Duffman]

I got lucky and knew somebody selling one…best bet is to check the usual places FB marketplace, Craigslist, OfferUp also follow Yotatrader on Instagram

[@donaldweeks8776]

Hey man just getting around to watching this, really great video. I should’ve done something like this doing my swap. Fucked the link I sent you didn’t work in your application but I’m glad you got er all done. One of these days I won’t be busy as shit and come crawl with y’all.

[@hwhy8764]

That was a great video with loads of valuable info and detail. What length are the tubes that weld in for the spring hangers?

[@66Duffman]

I don’t remember exactly I wanna say between 4-5 inches 🤔

[@waterboy0873]

Fire extinguisher especially when in a garage...

[@66Duffman]

You watch Dirt Garage 👀🔥

[@Red_Beard_Builds]

@@66Duffman lmfaooo

[@LittleRiverKingfiser]

what size hole saw is that for the rear shackle hanger?

[@66Duffman]

It’s been a while so I don’t remember exactly…somewhere between 2-2 1/2 inches I believe

[@miguelxd6597]

Hey man conoces a alguien cerca de Los Angeles, CA, quien hace ese tipo de trabajo de IFS a SAS? Great job.

[@BassSniper209]

weres bout in CA are ya central valley here

[@66Duffman]

SoCal

[@rockfordian23]

This is some amazing stuff. Also you kind of remind me of corpse grinder lol.

[@TRDieselPerformance]

JAJAJAJA the "bout to give it some putazos" got me

[@regularguy8592]

Looks like you and ole George already had too many donuts lolllll

[@66Duffman]

It happens 🫠🤓

[@Mesamanpruitt]

Thanks for showin the details.

[@davetaf1323]

to get the slop out the driveshaft braze brass on the smaller tube and sand to fit

[@66Duffman]

Definitely…good to know 🙌🏻

[@davetaf1323]

@@66Duffman hey i was enquiring about the size mig welder used .....can i get some specs

[@daniellablee6682]

Muy lindo trabajo.falta pero esta quedando para la montaña.que lindo poder te ner 2 camionetas te felicito .saludos desde argentina .pasa algo de la cheroke de tu amigo. La esta preparando👍

[@66Duffman]

Gracias hermano, si es chido tener las dos pero toma mucho tiempo modificarlas, se te agradece tu comentario hermano, saludos a argentina Daniel, y desafortunadamente George ya no es parte de dirtnation.

[@anthonygendron9737]

When you use a hole saw use cutting fluid to save time.

[@66Duffman]

Didn’t show it on camera but we did use oil with the hole saw

[@lukestoyz]

They also sell extra deep hole saws.

[@rms1154]

Hey There!! Trying fo find my original comment from a few months back on this video, but nada..?? I was hoping to meetup one day, maybe a couple of beers to assess my 1975 HILUX base for a solid axle swap. You responded with a sure, hit me up 👍👍 looking to do that sometime soon when convenient for you. Thx👍

[@adambrown9212]

Great video! Lots of good info thanks

[@stewcullom5259]

Where are you guys located so I can go wheeling with you?

[@yotapete]

Badass video great explanation! 👍 🇺🇸💯

[@66Duffman]

Thanks brotha 👏🏻

[@defectahz6399]

I have an 85 2WD pickup, would this kit work?

[@RadRover99]

No. It’s 2wd you don’t have transfer case, driveshaft, nothing. You could theoretically do this but it’ll be useless without 4wd.

[@thrashmetal7588]

Why didn’t you do a Tacoma brake mod?🤨

[@66Duffman]

IFS brakes are an equal upgrade…bigger calipers and rotors

[@turdledive927]

Makes me want to put duce axel on mine

[@66Duffman]

Make it happen 👏🏻

[@brandonbrown6416]

Is straight axle swap the same?

[@66Duffman]

This is the straight axle swap

[@brandonbrown6416]

@@66Duffman are straight a solid the same?

[@66Duffman]

@@brandonbrown6416 yes

[@jlopez8595]

Sick. I wish I had mechanical skills

[@66Duffman]

I don’t have any…still tried and made it happen 😅

[@the_ure]

your front drive shaft joints were out of phase, you will get less vibes if you rotate one 90 degrees.

[@the_ure]

Great Job!

[@66Duffman]

I ended up changing it afterword’s…others have commented the same thing

[@afrohardt]

You should use your IFS hubs with the solid axle lockouts and you gain 1.5" per side. You have all the parts and you could ditch the 3" spacers or at least just run the 1.5" spacers.

[@66Duffman]

That’s the plan I kept my ifs hubs

[@Red_Beard_Builds]

I’m trying to this now and I’m having a issue with the tacoma rotors not spinning when I nut an bolt the caliper/ what size washer did you use to space it by chance ? It’s the last thing I need until the truck works!

[@josechavez7033]

What size were the front leaf springs?

[@66Duffman]

3 inch heavy duty

[@irvgotti94]

Badass build!!

[@66Duffman]

Thanks man 💪🏻

[@Jay-fq8uz]

why do you need the spacers?

[@66Duffman]

The IFS rear axles are a little wider than front axles from early models…keeps them the same width

[@Jay-fq8uz]

@@66Duffman would you still need them if you put IFS hub instead?

[@66Duffman]

@@Jay-fq8uz I don’t know the exact math but I think with IFS hubs they would be the same width front and rear 👍🏻

[@Копарь-с7ц]

Я из России, Санкт -Петербург. хочу сказать что независимая подвеска хороша только для дальних расстояний ,плавности хода ,и уменьшения расхода топлива. Для езды по бездрожожью, это то еще дерьмо. За лето я поменял два ведра разных запчастей с передней подвески.

[@Pikulev_Evgeniy]

Абсолютно согласен. Я шаровые меняю чаще, чем тормозные колодки. На 33" тапочках гоняю

[@clarkpubg3772]

When going to lyte creek again please tell us

[@66Duffman]

We’ll post it up on Instagram Patreon or Facebook 👏🏻

[@BassSniper209]

awe he'll yea

[@alexheigher6756]

you look like George "Corpsgrinder" Fisher of Cannibal Corpse, pretty epic if you ask me

[@alexheigher6756]

just saw the cc sticker on your rear window!!! lol guess you know what im talking about

[@66Duffman]

I know exactly who you’re talking about 🤣🤣🤣 a few people have said that

[@OldskoolArtCustoms]

Great work

[@regularguy8592]

nice truck

[@66Duffman]

Thanks 🔥

[@xero1573]

What size shackles

[@66Duffman]

I believe they are 5 inch shackles…Trail Gear

[@sergio8757]

Sick compa

[@chrispeters4981]

Need a lift kit for ur garage

[@66Duffman]

For real 😂

[@sergioacevedo2874]

Dope!

[@davetaf1323]

Super fuckin sweet video dude .......can you give details on that mig welder ?