ok guys im new to yota's so my question is simple..im gonna do my first sas on my 86 t4r. looking at sas kits from TG, skys, Allpro ect. I think im just gonna do the hanger first and slowly (due to funds) piece this together one step at a time. since im a s***y welder, im gonna have a shop do it. do I go with skys since I hear its a bolt then weld? or does it matter?
best front hanger for sas?
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The guys at Allpro are really nice to work with. Can't speak for the hangar specifically, but I like the look of it.
I don't think there is a "best", it comes down to who you like and want to support. I'm glad to see that Sky is now offering their hanger without a logo.
I actually made my own, but since you're paying a shop for all your fab work, you probably can't do it as cheaply as the pre-made ones.
I actually made my own, but since you're paying a shop for all your fab work, you probably can't do it as cheaply as the pre-made ones.
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Suspension is EVERYTHING
Look for pics on line of the Sky hanger, because its leading edge is unsupported it tends to dent and get pushed back rather easily from rocks. Which in about 2-3 years will end up looking like poo. Not that Im saying by this or that cause it looks better, but that box tube is way stronger than angle iron. So if you do buy the Sky one you may be better served to brace it shortyl after purchase.
Sky's is a really bad design, IMHO. As stated above, it's basically channel.
TG/Marlin/All-Pro are almost identical.
Personal favorite is (was?) Front Range Off-road Fabrication.
If I ever did another leaf spring swap, I'd build my own that spread the load across the frame rails much better than any of the current designs.
Also don't forget about datin fab.
I dont think there is a 'best' anymore. Most are very similar. The biggest difference is how much drop the hanger gives you. Most are between 1-2.5". This distance is to accommodate for the differences between the SAS and solid axle frame.
In order to minimize brake dive, the rear spring eye needs to be level with the front eye at ride height. This is why many manufacturers make a lower front hanger.
Spend some time on the math, (search for a frame diagram for reference), and you should be able to get the 'best' leaf spring suspension system for your vehicle.
I dont think there is a 'best' anymore. Most are very similar. The biggest difference is how much drop the hanger gives you. Most are between 1-2.5". This distance is to accommodate for the differences between the SAS and solid axle frame.
In order to minimize brake dive, the rear spring eye needs to be level with the front eye at ride height. This is why many manufacturers make a lower front hanger.
Spend some time on the math, (search for a frame diagram for reference), and you should be able to get the 'best' leaf spring suspension system for your vehicle.
I went with sky. The hanger can be bolted on in 3 different locations depending on what size tire you plan to run. Once bolted on you can have a shop weld the hanger on. I found that I needed to remove my radiator in order to weld the hanger from the rear as well as across the front. Good luck with your SAS!
Because welding isnt your thing dont shy from the skys assuming you are not scheduled to head to the hammers next year because it will save you a lot of do it yourself dollars in the long run. But then again I have the same problem as chopshop and I am partial to skys as they are an hour and change away from me (but I agree with others and I would not try to say that theirs is the top of the line this time)