1990 f150 sas
12-20-2012, 03:36 PM
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1990 f150 sas
Well guys it's been a long time coming, and I have finally got most things ready for this SAS.
The truck is a 1990 F150, 351, regular cab, short bed.
The axle is a Dana 60 from a 1978 or 1979 F-350 Snofighter. It is high pinion, kingpin, and came with an open 3.54 gear ratio. It is in great shape and has the stock Ford manual hub lockouts, so I wont be changing them.
I am re-gearing the axle to 4.10 to match the 10.25 Sterling I put in the rear of the truck. I am also putting a full spool in it.
I'm going to be running stock 16.5" steel wheels, painted black. The tires will either be the 36's or 37's found here: http://www.100dollarman.com/tires.html
I'm waiting until i get the axle installed how I want it, then I can figure out which of those two tires to get.
Now let's get started. This is a fairly long process, and I'm going to explain everything I can in this thread.
The truck is a 1990 F150, 351, regular cab, short bed.
The axle is a Dana 60 from a 1978 or 1979 F-350 Snofighter. It is high pinion, kingpin, and came with an open 3.54 gear ratio. It is in great shape and has the stock Ford manual hub lockouts, so I wont be changing them.
I am re-gearing the axle to 4.10 to match the 10.25 Sterling I put in the rear of the truck. I am also putting a full spool in it.
I'm going to be running stock 16.5" steel wheels, painted black. The tires will either be the 36's or 37's found here: http://www.100dollarman.com/tires.html
I'm waiting until i get the axle installed how I want it, then I can figure out which of those two tires to get.
Now let's get started. This is a fairly long process, and I'm going to explain everything I can in this thread.
Last edited by James 302; 12-20-2012 at 04:52 PM.
12-20-2012, 03:37 PM
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This post will cover boxing the frame in order to strengthen it enough, and also to supply a place to mount the front spring hangers. I'm using 1/2" plate to box the frame, and I am drilling two holes so I can still access my bumper bolts. I'm going to weld in a crossmember also, but haven't found one that is right yet.
I'll update this as it comes along.
I'll update this as it comes along.
Last edited by James 302; 12-20-2012 at 03:59 PM.
12-20-2012, 03:37 PM
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This post will cover everything else associated with the SAS.
I am purchasing front and rear spring/shackle hangers, and weld on shock mounts from Sky Manufacturing.
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new...uct.php?id=116
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new...uct.php?id=318
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new...uct.php?id=322
Much more to come...
I am purchasing front and rear spring/shackle hangers, and weld on shock mounts from Sky Manufacturing.
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new...uct.php?id=116
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new...uct.php?id=318
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new...uct.php?id=322
Much more to come...
Last edited by James 302; 12-20-2012 at 04:18 PM.
12-20-2012, 05:00 PM
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Much easier, and the axle was leaf sprung from the factory, so everything is already there. With the right spring pack it can ride really well.
Well I'm not a hardcore off-roader by any means, and it's much cheaper than a Detroit/etc. I pretty much only use 4wd when i'm stuck, and what breaks shafts is 'shock' right? Just gotta keep from hitting the brakes or getting a tire caught on something that will stop it if the tires are spinning.
Well I'm not a hardcore off-roader by any means, and it's much cheaper than a Detroit/etc. I pretty much only use 4wd when i'm stuck, and what breaks shafts is 'shock' right? Just gotta keep from hitting the brakes or getting a tire caught on something that will stop it if the tires are spinning.