live axle chat again...

[makeitfit]

Dare I ask Alex, have you actually worked out what your end use will be for the SAS terrano ?
As I still think you're about to open up a a very big can of worms. Mainly because you don't really have a first hand idea/understanding of the job in hand. ( no disrespect) Consequently you'll be in the hands of others. Now if you're lucky and get a good experienced kinda guy then fingers crossed you'll get away lightly at around £2000. Now that's being conservative i think. 4 x 35" tyres will set you back 700/800 quid on top.
If you just want your T2 to look manly and be pretty much reliable without power mods but still work bloody well offroad . Then why not just buy a LOKKA and run some decent 33s
You'll actually have more clearance at the front than a live axle and the same at the back . Lack of flex doesn't matter so much then and you'll just need to spend on the Lokka and a bit of Ricks time.
OR just buy a bloody Trol
For example http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-MANUA...item3a9f48db84
Just think it through eh

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by Barrbeast

Mate, if you've decided you're going to get a Trol in 2-3 years time anyway why are you looking to spend all this time and money on modding the Terrano

Doesn't make sense to me if you're not planning to keep the Terrano especially as the SAS mod will more than likely bring it down in value. Just sell the Terrano now and use the money you get plus the cash you'd spend on the SAS conversion to buy yourself a Trol

[AlexD333]

I just want the terrano bigger is all

[ginge007]

Got to agree with pete how and where would u use an sas terrano if money was no object and its just a toy then go for it otherwise its just not worth the cost

[makeitfit]

Originally Posted by AlexD333

I just want the terrano bigger is all

Ah well just tweak yours to go 35s then
I did mine

[Barrbeast]

Originally Posted by AlexD333

I just want the terrano bigger is all

Well a SAS isn't the answer bud...

Look at that list of mods that Arctic Trucks do they only do a 40mm suspension lift (that's not even 2") and the rest is all body lift and arches.

[AlexD333]

But body doesent lift off the ground anymore?

So if I were to get 35" tyres with come cutting, perhaps I could just look into re gearing the diffs?

If I go down this route instead does anyone have an idea of how much work re gearing the diffs would be?

[elty001]

Just do as Pete has done, power chip and lpg conversion to up the power.
Also there is the mechanical pump conversion to give it a bit more power.

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by elty001

Just do as Pete has done, power chip and lpg conversion to up the power.
Also there is the mechanical pump conversion to give it a bit more power.

Well, mechanical pump perhaps, a remap for sure

I suppose the proof is in the pudding, gearing has to be a good way to go, atleast to keep the truck happy and less stressful on the engine.

So I think combine gearing with a remap and the results would be great.

I must admit also I don't really understand this LPG conversion? Thought that was just a gas for cheap petrol motors?

[bud]

Originally Posted by AlexD333

Well, mechanical pump perhaps, a remap for sure

I suppose the proof is in the pudding, gearing has to be a good way to go, atleast to keep the truck happy and less stressful on the engine.

So I think combine gearing with a remap and the results would be great.

I must admit also I don't really understand this LPG conversion? Thought that was just a gas for cheap petrol motors?

be more worried about your wheel bearings, axles and tie rods. quite easy to snap crackle n pop. with 4.8/5.1's

and dont worry about LPG, Jet A/ high grade kerosene is what ya want..also has a anti freezing agent in it for flying at high altitude....good for winter. and since its for planes it aint taxed like diesel/ petrol.

[bud]

ummm Alex...just an observation...just watching a rerun of the topgear polar special and im pretty sure the hilux that clarkson is driving is IFS...

[Fez_uk]

Originally Posted by AlexD333

But body doesent lift off the ground anymore?

really?

[Sweety]

Originally Posted by bud

Jet A/ high grade kerosene is what ya want..also has a anti freezing agent in it for flying at high altitude....good for winter. and since its for planes it aint taxed like diesel/ petrol.

We can't use that over here & if got stopped by Mr Customs & they dip the tank to check the fuel you would be in big trouble

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by Fez_uk

really?

Well, the body will be physically higher but the chassis will remain in the same place

Bigger the better and all that

That Hilux is IFS!?

and in regards to tie rods ect I plan to beef everything up, I have just ordered new stock steering components as temp "get me out of trouble" as one wheel can move whilst the other is stationary

Once i get the old link off ect I will post to Mr MakeItFit with no time limit

Wheel bearings yes, to be expected I guess running big rubber..

So i think we have come to a sensible idea of, bigger shoes, arch cutting, and possible body lift further (which would require longer steering, fan cowl moving, brake lines, diff breather lines and Intercooler rubber extension)

Anything else to mention? failing that I will start saving.

Pete, if im not mistaken, the 35" tyres dont seem too excessive in price for some cheapo muds ect... (im on remoulds at the moment) question is, do I run 15" or 16" with a good offset? (my guess would be 16" to avoid possible caliper issues as my stock wheels were 16"s

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by Sweety

We can't use that over here & if got stopped by Mr Customs & they dip the tank to check the fuel you would be in big trouble

Secret Squirrel tank?