kyle_22r

not to knock your guys work...but why put ifs on a 4runner if you're going through all the trouble of making it 4wd?

Tacoma Dude

If you read his other thread, Casey said that he didn't want to jump straight into SAS 'cause he's still new to the offroading thing and wanted to acclimate his skill while his truck is evolving.

At least, I think that's what the reason was...

Albuquerque Jim

Well, there is a big difference in bolting on parts compared to cutting up your truck with a plasma cutter. Hell, he could always go back to 2wd.

I also see another point. If he were to ever try to trade his truck it would retain it's value, a SAS'ed 4Runner isn't going to get you much through a dealership.

Fink

Hmm...am I missing something cause its past 8am in Arizona and theres nothin movin on my screen...weird

Fink

az4x4runner

Yeah, same here, all I can see is what was there last night.
Looks pretty good though

Tacoma Dude

Ditto here - last night's photo

Bud

looks like they partied too hard last night. Probably wont be up and wrenching til 1pm.

Nolan

I am definately considering it. I have talked to Casey about it and you would be surprised how cheap the parts were, alot cheaper than you would think. Some guy on the TTORA board who did SAS was selling his whole front suspension assembly that he cut off with a diff and CV's for $150.
ttora thread

I really think the reason as stated before is value. If you have a SAS'd truck there is a real limited market of buyers you can sell if to if you so wish. If it is just a regular IFS truck pretty much anyone could buy it.

Albuquerque Jim

I think we all missed the activity that took place in AZ after the guys left the shop I'm sure that has something to do with the late start today.

shazaam

I just had a crazy thought, could you have imagined someone breaking into that garage while the web cam is on and the entire yotatech communtiy watching it.

Tacoma Dude

I think the camera link died sometime last night.
I'm guess we should at least see some sunlight peeking through the sides of the garage doors.

My guess anyway.

sschaefer3

No we just did not run the camera today, it was a very busy productive day that begain at 7:00am.

It's done and they are on there way back to California, with fully functional 4WD and this bumper.

http://fastq.com/~sschaefer/rearbumper.html

Vernon did some transmission magic and the W59 is good to go, the thing crawls well, we tested it and then today we fabricated a buch of stuff includeing a W59 tranny (4WD) bracket for a 2WD crossmember.

There is alot more different on a 2WD than meets the eye but in the end we did it, it's fully converted.

sschaefer3

Because it's really cheap to do.

Tacoma Dude

Whoa, that's an sweet bumper Steve!
I can't wait to hear what Casey's got to say of his new toys

Albuquerque Jim

Good job Steve and Conversion Team!

I'm sure Casey is very happy, not only with the conversion, but the original Sonoran Steel Rear Bumper. I figured that would end up in a national archive or something.

Too bad you didn't get a chance to take him to Martinez.

sschaefer3

Looks like both Casey and Charles will be at the Toyota Jamboree @ the Hammers at the end of April as well.

We'll all be in the Arizona Camp, look for the Arizona flag.



I hear we will be filming the "Bruce gone wild" video, something about a thong and fire walking?

Albuquerque Jim

Oh no! here come the thongs again...

sschaefer3

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Yeah, this one would be worth your while.

"Thongs gone wild" along with the Tin Bender and the BTG fire bombs, it should be quite a show.

BruceTS

Now that's supposed to be a SECRET!


You forgot the tomohawk......

Albuquerque Jim

Where is this place again?

Can anyone give me an address so I can calculate the approximate distance from ABQ? Who knows? I will probably be double locked by then too!

I'm always down for a good &