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Old 05-17-2009, 05:58 AM
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Old 05-18-2009, 06:56 PM
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Well? What's the latest? Any progress to share?
Old 05-18-2009, 08:23 PM
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I spent that last two days installing a water heater and water lines as well as reviving a 59 Ford 4 cylinder tractor back from the brink. After 3 hours of messing with that thing I finally got it running. I had to drive it down the hill into my drive way and roll my complete SA (500lbs) out in position. I then had to wrap a tow rope around it to lift it high enough to get into the back of my truck which is going to MSR to have it mounted up. That happens Wed. morning. By Thur. the thing should be SAS'ed
I got the diff separated and ready, as far as the hubs they might be going somewhere else. That remains to be seen.

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Old 05-18-2009, 09:54 PM
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Sweet action, man! That's super exciting!!
Old 05-21-2009, 03:51 PM
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The complete sas is close!
Pics tomorrow
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it would be good to see the progress. How far north are you from Sac?
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7 hrs north of Sac. headed up 101. Farther if you go up the 5
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SWAPPED!!!
I had Mike at Mikes Specialty Repair in Garberville Ca. do the hanger welding and mount it up. He did a fantastic job! Super detailed and clean. I couldn't be more happy with it!!

It absolutely drives and handles like a dream. I can't believe it. Super responsive and actually pleasant handling.
Below are a few pics of it up, on and running.
I need to paint everything, get it flexed out, takes some pics and post em up.

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Saw this 85 SA lonely, sad and unused
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This is out front of Mikes Specialty Repair...Yota central!!
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There is a Raccoon in that picture under there somewhere....
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More poser shots.. I got so excited to flex it out I drove it up on my porch!
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Cat is like..... "dude, this is silly!"
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AWESOME just awesome
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Ah FINALLY!! Looks great!
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sooooo sick
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Sick man! Looks awesome! I got my e-locker third with 4.88's from Mike. Not gunna lie, I'm jealous! haha when I'm outta school and I have money I'll be doin the same to my truck!
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The 85 housing is bent bad was jumped 6 ft. with my wife and friend in cab out at usal beach. Everyone was ok but we wore out the front tires driving back on highway one. Glad you're happy it was a great build
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Its absolutely beautiful Mike!
The ride home was a pleasure. I can't wait to get it up the mountain and stretch it out.
Thanks for everything! Thanks for letting me hang out.

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Old 05-23-2009, 07:51 AM
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Nice man!


I like the sas'd ride more than the ifs personally.
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Hey Toyospearo what were the specs of the front springs you ordered? I was thinking of doing something similar in height.
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awesome job! Do you have any more pics from the side? And ya what Tg springs did you use? Are those shackles just the stock 3.5"?
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stock shackles with greaseable pins and the leaves are hand made at a blacksmith shop for me the pin location is different so you can still use high steer on the low lift
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painted up
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got the bumper back on. Used the ole "tractor bucket method" lol
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Now I need to get the rear under control

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Originally Posted by 904_runner
Nice man!


I like the sas'd ride more than the ifs personally.
Hey Mike, Thanks for your help!!


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