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Has any one on hear ever did one? I have a 1997 318 5 speed i want to start rounding up parts any input is good.. Pics are great also
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csult wrote:Have anyone on here ever done one? I have a 1997 318 5 speed I want to start rounding up parts for, any input is good.. Pics are great also
FIFY

You've been around longer than most of us have; shouldn't you know? If there is not a build thread in the rigs section, then I'd have to take a wild guess and say no. No current members have either.

All SAS's are pretty much the same process. Go to a dodge forum and search. I'm sure it has been done.
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For sake of playing grammar nazi, Alec, it's "has."

Talk to Adam, he helped Brian sas his taco back in the day, he would be a good resource.
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I'll sell you a dana 44 front and chrysler 9.25 rear out of a 1997 dodge 1500.
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OMG!! This is amazing. There are a lot on dakota-durango and on pirate trust me I have looked at a lot of them. If only it was my truck :crybaby2:
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willhf1011 wrote:For sake of playing grammar nazi, Alec, it's "has."
Damnit lol! Foiled at my own game.
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My biggest advice on SAS is take a long look at how tall it will end up. Some rigs are very difficult to keep low on leaf springs. The frames were not designed with the proper arch to clear a solid axle. May want to consider coils to keep it low. It will drive up the cost but an SAS is not a cheap project. Or consider front halfing the truck to make the frame and engine clear the axle. Also make sure you put the axle you want in it the first time. That and do a lot of reading to learn form other peoples mistakes.
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BadAssEddie wrote:
csult wrote:Have anyone on here ever done one? I have a 1997 318 5 speed I want to start rounding up parts for, any input is good.. Pics are great also
FIFY

You've been around longer than most of us have; shouldn't you know? If there is not a build thread in the rigs section, then I'd have to take a wild guess and say no. No current members have either.

All SAS's are pretty much the same process. Go to a dodge forum and search. I'm sure it has been done.

Yeah i been on hear along time but you never know your mothers brothers friend may have did one... I Dont understand why u got to be a smart ass....... An every sas is diff in its own way im looking for tips outher ppl have found by fucking up so i dont do the same
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BadAssEddie wrote:
csult wrote:Have anyone on here ever done one? I have a 1997 318 5 speed I want to start rounding up parts for, any input is good.. Pics are great also
FIFY

You've been around longer than most of us have; shouldn't you know? If there is not a build thread in the rigs section, then I'd have to take a wild guess and say no. No current members have either.

All SAS's are pretty much the same process. Go to a dodge forum and search. I'm sure it has been done.
Unnecessary response there... this is not Pirate gayblade
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