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Old 02-23-2016, 10:46 AM
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Is there a thread on this board or some place else that specifically applies to 97-03's and SAS?

I'd like to find something that's well written and complete from start to finish; to include impressions.

I know there's not many active here with them so threads are slim.
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No. I wish there was....
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For those who don't know what an SAS is. It's a solid axle swap. A how-to would be awesome.
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I'll be doing a complete write up very soon.
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Originally Posted by me1234
For those who don't know what an SAS is. It's a solid axle swap. A how-to would be awesome.
I'm glad you clarified because I almost asked but thought better of it
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Originally Posted by Collin
I'll be doing a complete write up very soon.
I was just wondering how yours was going.

I know a7x has a build thread but I dont know how in depth he went.
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Random question, are sas on these trucks super involved? As in, involved to the point of changing a 2wd to 4wd is somewhat cost effective? I know they're not as easy to do as the older trucks.
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Random question, are sas on these trucks super involved? As in, involved to the point of changing a 2wd to 4wd is somewhat cost effective?
Depends what your goals are with it. If you dont want to do a body swap for your body to a 4wd frame then an sas is your only option.
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Originally Posted by Collin
I'll be doing a complete write up very soon.
Haven't heard from you in a while! A couple of us had a question about a front locker a while back and since you have one maybe you can answer.

The question was if a Torsen style LSD would keep the 4x4 engaged like say a spool would.
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There have been a few threads started trying to pry the knowledge out of some of the gurus. IIRC they refused to do a write up because of the in depth process you need to take. They "didn't want to be liable for you killing somebody on the road", or something to that effect. I was pretty interested in it as well for my buddies 98 he had, but he got rid of it and i lost interest.


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