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Thanks for the info but I have read in some of your posts that you were having problems with your Rodeo as a daily driver, can you explain so I know what to look for or maybe fix when do I do these jobs

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First, i'm gonna be talking about a leaf setup as i think things need to be kept as simple as possible to accomplish this and many first time SAS'ers aren't ready to tackle links.

Second, i think making a streetable SAS is all about taming the lift, so most of my suggestions are going to reflect that. So here are my thoughts...

- Shackles up front. Me and Matt have talked about this some, and placing the shackles up front seem to allievate lots of problems, not only in rubbing and firewall clearance, but in less lift and moving the axle furthur forward.

- Move it forward! again, can't stress this enough. Moving the axle placement forward (6"+ from stock location) will allow the rear of the spring to come furthur up the bend of the frame and closer to level with the front of the spring (less lift). This will also help with steering, driveshaft length, and tire clearance.

- Spring Under (SUA). The stock configuration of Waggys and many other vehicles. In addition to 5-6" less lift, you can use stock steering parts (no need for high/crossover steer), and even get away with stock spring perch locations/stock caster. But must watch oil pan clearance on compression.

- Steering... somewhat of a person opinion, but favor TRE's over SRE's for long term, mantainence free, street applications.

- 35" Tires. Its important to have a target tire size in mind when starting your SAS. If you go really minimalist, you may be able to work 33's, but i wouldn't go more than 35's if you want to keep an SAS will really good street mannors.

Discussion open... challenge what i said or add to it. What characteristics favor a streetable SAS???

-Rob


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Robert Gorrell
1995.5 Isuzu Rodeo - SAS'd and SOA'd, sitting on 38x13 TSLs, spooled D60 front, 14bff rear locked by detriot, high steer w/ hydro, dual Isuzu tcases.

Edited by RobG (07/28/03 11:55 AM)

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