SAS mounting questions
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SAS mounting questions
In the process of the swap right now and got a few questions. 8 bolt Danna 44 out of a 78 going 91 f150 with 6 inch super lift. I just stuck the axle under it with the stock shock and spring buckets and tacked the radius arm brackets pretty close in place to check it out and so i could roll it in and out of the garage for now.
Could some of you guys that have done this swap post some pics of how you fabbed up the radius arm brackets and the track bar expecially? And whats the best way to have the truck siting when I do the measurements?
Is it best to use the shock and spring buckets from the 78?
Whats the best thing I can do about the drive shaft and the tranny crossmenber? I havent looked at it in a couple days but I think it will sit right on it when hooked up
And I need a drag link from a f350 right? What years can I use?
Im a total newbie at this suspension stuff. I want to do right. I kinda rushed into it but thats what this forum is for... Help! haha. Thanks for replies in advance
Could some of you guys that have done this swap post some pics of how you fabbed up the radius arm brackets and the track bar expecially? And whats the best way to have the truck siting when I do the measurements?
Is it best to use the shock and spring buckets from the 78?
Whats the best thing I can do about the drive shaft and the tranny crossmenber? I havent looked at it in a couple days but I think it will sit right on it when hooked up
And I need a drag link from a f350 right? What years can I use?
Im a total newbie at this suspension stuff. I want to do right. I kinda rushed into it but thats what this forum is for... Help! haha. Thanks for replies in advance
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From: The Big, Oregon
Use aftermarket radius arms for a 78-79 F150 or Bronco with the same lift as yours, and get the radius arm mounts from Jeff's Bronco Graveyard. You're pretty much on your own for a track bar, but that's not hard.
When I did my SAS, I had to modify a drag link to fit. I used one from a 78 F250, and cut about 1.5" out of it, plus twisted it about 40º to align with the pitmann arm. I used a drop pitmann arm from pro-comp.
For the crossmember, cut a chunk out of it, and weld in a hoop that goes over the driveshaft.
When I did my SAS, I had to modify a drag link to fit. I used one from a 78 F250, and cut about 1.5" out of it, plus twisted it about 40º to align with the pitmann arm. I used a drop pitmann arm from pro-comp.
For the crossmember, cut a chunk out of it, and weld in a hoop that goes over the driveshaft.
