rcx lift 4" OR 6"?

[sparg93]

there are a bunch of sas'd guys on pirate4x4...I was originally thinking this route, but I'd like to see how I can improve IFS and do something a little different.

Also, I estimated ~$12k to SAS with mostly new parts and labor (rebuilt axles & tcase, everything else new)

I think you'll find this pretty useful: http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...hoe-SAS-project?highlight=95+2+door+Tahoe+SAS

Didn't I read a few wks ago that you weren't going to beat this truck up of yours???

 

[bowtiefreak]

I don't need to beat it just couse it has a SFA.

 

[sparg93]

very true...i used "beat it up" loosely...I thought you were staying off the tougher trails with that truck.

 

[TTZ06]

12k??? Whoaaa With new parts I can do it under 5k Look around you can get both axles under 1200 for a matching set. the brackets for under 1k, add a steering system for @ 500. Leave a few hundred to do driveshafts and the rest is tires and wheels. Even those can be found at a good cost

 

[sparg93]

if you can put new parts under that rig for $5k, more power to you b/c none of the guys I've spoken to could.

One thing to also consider - most big insurance companies will not insure a SAS'd rig.

Some quick estimates:
Rebuilt D60 axles - $1800
Front & Rear Lockers - $1800
Alcan Springs - $1200 (front + rear)
Rims - $1000
Rebuilt NP205 tcase and mounts - $900
Shocks - $800
SFA Mounting Kit - $500
Steering - $500+
Driveshafts - $500+
Rear Disc conversion - $400
Shift Linkage - $200
Sway Bar Disconnect - $100
Traction Bar - $75
Tires - $0

Labor is $3000 for the install and there are little odds/ends that will nickle and dime you to finish this up. If you are unfamiliar with rebuilding axles and have to send them out, add a few hundred for that as well.

It can absolutely be done for under $5k, but you have to be able to do ALL the work yourself, fabricate and find really good junkyard deals. I saw a guy that did it for $2k on pirate...but his skill was WAY above most and he installed all used parts.

 

[TTZ06]

I do my own fab work as well as axle building so thats a plus on my end. Insurance has full coverage that only cost me 60 a month.

 

[sparg93]

I'm hoping to get to that level one day of fab/install work, but it's slow going at the moment!

Which insurance company did you go with? I checked with mine and they would not cover.

As an aside - i'm a die-hard Corvette guy, love your dd!

 

[TTZ06]

Thanks. Im using State Farm for all the cars. But I have every discount available as well.