hey all, i totaled my jeep last week and am now in the market for a yota, I found an 86 with a sas. Here is a bit about it : custom SAS with 85 front axle, alcan 5" springs, u bolt flip kit, marlin hi-steer kit, custom shock hoops, all of the sas swap is custom(not a store bought kit, all factory 85 bracketry), bilstein 5150 shocks, 5.29 gears with solid spacers instead of crush sleeves, detroit locker in the rear, warn hubs in front, custom rear tube bumper, bud built belly up crossmember, 2" body lift, american racing 15x10" wheels with basically new 35" BFG M/T's. Its a clean truck, no cab rust, just the typical bed rust, I offered him 2900 and he said he would take 3. What do you guys think?
Looking to get a yota, Need help
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From what I remember it only has like 140000 miles, and the trans and tc and both good. Im waiting to hear back from the owner.
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3K seems like a steal if the work has been done competently... Alcan springs and Marlin parts are not cheap! There's probably 1500+ just in the suspension...
As long as the spring hanger stuff was all done correctly 3k is cheap. You certainely can't build one for that amount. Its a plus if the engine is fuel injected instead of carbed. I'd ditch the body lift if you get it, you don't need it if you got 5" springs and only 35's.
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The guy seems to know what he is talking about, he was pretty reluctant to settle on 3000. I am either driving down to meet him tomorrow and if not tomorrow, like monday or tuesday of next week.
Those are a lot of modifications which can justify the $3K. But if it doesn't run ....? Make sure the drivetrain is sound. The only two things that bothered me was the 2" body lift and the 10" rims. Also, I've seen some hack job SAS out there. Check the welding on the hangers and make sure everything is tight.
Also, a truck built like this is a wheeler and probably not suited for daily driving duties. Yes, you can, but you might be happier with a Corolla. This is not a truck you would take a date to dinner in.