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i<3fo'runners · 08-13-2007, 09:07 PM

what sas kits for a tacoma have people had the most success with? i like fror one and its not ridiculously expensive, and i was looking at the all pro one, but ive seen people having trouble with all pro stuff. any suggestions?

tacoma87 · 08-14-2007, 06:34 AM

all pro and fror are two totally different kits...all pro more or less comes with all u need to run there axle while fror just has the hangers and shackles for the front. they are also leaf springs vs. coilovers so its apples to oranges. i suggest doing some research and figure out what you want and then figure out what company to buy from. no one other than all pro makes a full on kit yet to do a swap like the marlin, all pro, TG, etc. for the older gens. most, like me, had to piece it all together. i have fror spring hanging kit and am very happy with the quality...

'00Tacosinger · 08-14-2007, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by i<3fo'runners

what sas kits for a tacoma have people had the most success with? i like fror one and its not ridiculously expensive, and i was looking at the all pro one, but ive seen people having trouble with all pro stuff. any suggestions?

honestly? none. Everyone has had to modify these so called 'kits', even Allpro's using their axle.

you need to figure out what you want to do first...leaf spring or Coil-link type of swap. the leaf spring type is the cheapest, by far.

there is another fab company that makes a full 3-link kit - the axle but I can't seem to find their link...it was discussed on a ttora thread at length a year or so back.

jeremyg · 08-14-2007, 02:41 PM

go ballistic and 3 link it with coils, i will be doing this in a yr, i use the fror and its alright for 36 and smaller tires, but i'm ready to go big
http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/

i<3fo'runners · 08-15-2007, 09:12 PM

yea im definately going leaf. theres no way i could afford the 3-link, and all the effort that goes into it. i am thinking im gonna go with the fror one. that way i can get whatever springs and such that i need and can go slow, and be able to afford it, instead of dropping a bunch of money on a whole kit. i can get a pair of chevy 63's heeeeeelllllll of cheap from my girlfriends dad, but what would be a pair of springs for the front that would keep my ride height level?

jeremyg · 08-16-2007, 11:33 AM

i run custom alcans, lots of peeps run those rancho 44044 or whatever they are? from the ones i've seen i wouldnt recommend those, try some other companies, theres lots out there these days

briansc33 · 08-16-2007, 12:27 PM

If you are going to use leaves I highly recomend FROR's kit. It was very easy to install, and it's beefy. I would also recomend FROR's T-case crossmember. I beleive I was one of the first to receive his 10* clocked x member and it fit like a glove. Brian's customer service is second to none as well.
Custom Alcans are kinda pricey but they're really well made springs. I think they actually fucked up on mine and sent me front springs for a V6 (I run the 4 banger) but after pulling the bottom leaf the ride like a Caddy and flex very well.

Cheapj7 · 08-16-2007, 09:02 PM

I was really pleased with my FROR kit. Good quality and reasonably prices.
I'm running a 96 single cab, with a HP44 and a 9. Went with the 6" all pro long travels. They're awesome. Moves the front 3"forward. But you'll have to move your factory front spring hangers on the rear. since they're not made for a tacoma. But my truck will pull up on a 44" tire with the other 3 firmly planted...

i<3fo'runners · 08-17-2007, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheapj7

... But my truck will pull up on a 44" tire with the other 3 firmly planted...

hahahahahaha right on. and nice truck, ive got a white 96 reg cab. i get to go through the fun of swapping t cases to get 4-by, as mine is 2-by now. lots of work is gonna go into this beast. thank god my girlfriends dad has an auto shop. he has a rock crawler too. hehehe. ok so definite on the fror hanger kit. and im definately gonna look into the alcans. thanks greatly for the input guys.

mudrebel360 · 08-22-2007, 06:35 AM

got a link for the FROR kits

heatstroke · 08-22-2007, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mudrebel360

got a link for the FROR kits

Are you serious?

All you have to do is google FROR or Front Range Off Road and look on their web site. Hell, I think they are vendor here on Pirate too. If you're too lazy to even look for the item yourself, you're too lazy to do/own a swapped truck.

mudrebel360 · 09-07-2007, 06:33 AM

Well theres some people on here that hasn't heard of certain companies, so thats why questions like that are asked so everyone else can be known of that company.

heatstroke · 09-07-2007, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mudrebel360

Well theres some people on here that hasn't heard of certain companies, so thats why questions like that are asked so everyone else can be known of that company.

HEY FUCK STICK, I wasn't bagging on you for asking about who had what. You asked who, you got a response of FROR, and then proceeded to ask for a LINK. FROR comes up on every search engine I've ever used you LAZY FUCK, so you shouldn't need a link. So now you're LAZY and a FUCK STICK. Try some reading comprehension before you attempt another response.

generalee7 · 09-07-2007, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mudrebel360

Well theres some people on here that hasn't heard of certain companies, so thats why questions like that are asked so everyone else can be known of that company.

If you haven't heard of it, take his original advice and search Google. Have you heard of Google?

AZTBob · 09-07-2007, 09:22 AM

everyone hear already does...or at least knows how to use google

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Originally Posted by mudrebel360

Well theres some people on here that hasn't heard of certain companies, so thats why questions like that are asked so everyone else can be known of that company.

FAUX X 4 · 09-07-2007, 09:31 AM

What's a "SAS" and how much lift will it give me???...........enough to clear some 33's???

AZTBob · 09-07-2007, 09:34 AM

no shit ....here we go. I should have posted this link for him
http://www.tacomaterritory.com/

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Originally Posted by FAUX X 4

What's a "SAS" and how much lift will it give me???...........enough to clear some 33's???

4x4Clover · 09-07-2007, 09:38 AM

Dee-Dee-Dee!!!!

'00Tacosinger · 09-07-2007, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FAUX X 4

What's a "SAS" and how much lift will it give me???...........enough to clear some 33's???

what? you ain't gittin' enough SAS from this group already?

Dickfoster · 09-07-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AZTBob

everyone hear already does...or at least knows how to use google

Well perhaps not this guy. I think he may need to repeat English class as well. Unless that was an example of Gore speak.

BTW You meant to say here not hear. You damn janitors are all alike.

'00Tacosinger · 09-07-2007, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dickfoster

Well perhaps not this guy. I think he may need to repeat English class as well. Unless that was an example of Gore speak.

BTW You meant to say here not hear. You damn janitors are all alike.

hir hir!

mudrebel360 · 09-07-2007, 09:06 PM

Whats Google? Never heard of it, maybe some help with that also would be helpful also.

BLT2RCKTRD · 09-08-2007, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mudrebel360

Whats Google? Never heard of it, maybe some help with that also would be helpful also.

Unfortunately, you are probably serious!!!

www.google.com

08-13-2007, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
i<3fo'runners Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 94151 Location: pleasant hill, cal Posts: 29	swap kits what sas kits for a tacoma have people had the most success with? i like fror one and its not ridiculously expensive, and i was looking at the all pro one, but ive seen people having trouble with all pro stuff. any suggestions?

08-14-2007, 06:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
tacoma87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 86672 Posts: 67	all pro and fror are two totally different kits...all pro more or less comes with all u need to run there axle while fror just has the hangers and shackles for the front. they are also leaf springs vs. coilovers so its apples to oranges. i suggest doing some research and figure out what you want and then figure out what company to buy from. no one other than all pro makes a full on kit yet to do a swap like the marlin, all pro, TG, etc. for the older gens. most, like me, had to piece it all together. i have fror spring hanging kit and am very happy with the quality... __________________ SFA Taco with a waggy D44, 4.88s, locked front and rear, and 36" TSLs

08-14-2007, 02:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
jeremyg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26693 Location: Bonedale Posts: 204	go ballistic and 3 link it with coils, i will be doing this in a yr, i use the fror and its alright for 36 and smaller tires, but i'm ready to go big http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/ Last edited by jeremyg; 08-14-2007 at 02:42 PM.

08-16-2007, 12:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
briansc33 Granite Guru Join Date: Oct 2006 Member # 80201 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 633	If you are going to use leaves I highly recomend FROR's kit. It was very easy to install, and it's beefy. I would also recomend FROR's T-case crossmember. I beleive I was one of the first to receive his 10* clocked x member and it fit like a glove. Brian's customer service is second to none as well. Custom Alcans are kinda pricey but they're really well made springs. I think they actually fucked up on mine and sent me front springs for a V6 (I run the 4 banger) but after pulling the bottom leaf the ride like a Caddy and flex very well. __________________ Degenerate Tacoma thing, 37's, duals, some tube n' shit. Last edited by briansc33; 08-16-2007 at 12:31 PM.

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08-15-2007, 09:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
i<3fo'runners Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 94151 Location: pleasant hill, cal Posts: 29	yea im definately going leaf. theres no way i could afford the 3-link, and all the effort that goes into it. i am thinking im gonna go with the fror one. that way i can get whatever springs and such that i need and can go slow, and be able to afford it, instead of dropping a bunch of money on a whole kit. i can get a pair of chevy 63's heeeeeelllllll of cheap from my girlfriends dad, but what would be a pair of springs for the front that would keep my ride height level?

08-16-2007, 11:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
jeremyg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26693 Location: Bonedale Posts: 204	i run custom alcans, lots of peeps run those rancho 44044 or whatever they are? from the ones i've seen i wouldnt recommend those, try some other companies, theres lots out there these days

08-16-2007, 09:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cheapj7 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 86615 Location: Jasper, Al Posts: 420	I was really pleased with my FROR kit. Good quality and reasonably prices. I'm running a 96 single cab, with a HP44 and a 9. Went with the 6" all pro long travels. They're awesome. Moves the front 3"forward. But you'll have to move your factory front spring hangers on the rear. since they're not made for a tacoma. But my truck will pull up on a 44" tire with the other 3 firmly planted...

08-22-2007, 06:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
mudrebel360 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83441 Posts: 143	got a link for the FROR kits

09-07-2007, 06:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
mudrebel360 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83441 Posts: 143	Well theres some people on here that hasn't heard of certain companies, so thats why questions like that are asked so everyone else can be known of that company.

09-07-2007, 09:31 AM	#16 (permalink)
FAUX X 4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34813 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,753	What's a "SAS" and how much lift will it give me???...........enough to clear some 33's???

09-07-2007, 09:38 AM	#18 (permalink)
4x4Clover Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53954 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 56	Dee-Dee-Dee!!!!

09-07-2007, 09:06 PM	#22 (permalink)
mudrebel360 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83441 Posts: 143	Whats Google? Never heard of it, maybe some help with that also would be helpful also.