SAS S10 or Ranger

[jfiscus]

Originally Posted by WrenchMonkey

The TJ's were all low-pinion, weren't they?

The XJ's were high pinion through 99.


For that matter (shameless XJ plug) why start with IFS to begin with?

Do you need the open bed? For the work and money you'll have in it, you could build a helluvan XJ.

Hell, search hard enough, and there are still decent 'Manches out there!

Robert

Building on this info, why not buy a comanche??? They DO have a frame from the cab back unlike a cherokee if that is a worry to you. Already a solid axle D30 under the front and an 8.8 for the rear is just a junkyard away. 95% of ann parts are compatible with XJs; so parts are cheap and plentiful.

[hotrod]

Originally Posted by JasonCJ7

It has been a great truck, and has towed my Jeep and trailer easily, just need a bigger truck for the family.

Want any more info let me know.

Sammy isnt even close to being worth that kind of money, id never get that kind of money together, thanks tho, im sure its a great truck!

Originally Posted by WrenchMonkey

The TJ's were all low-pinion, weren't they?

The XJ's were high pinion through 99.


For that matter (shameless XJ plug) why start with IFS to begin with?

Do you need the open bed? For the work and money you'll have in it, you could build a helluvan XJ.

Hell, search hard enough, and there are still decent 'Manches out there!

Robert

I wanted a cherokee to start with before i even bought the sammy, just everyone i talked to with a cherokee didnt give me the time of day. id still love to have one, i think they look killer!

I just think trucks are cool, dont need the bed space, just look cool.

Maybe a noob questin but wtf is a 'Manch? or am i just not saying it right and dont recoginze it? lol

Originally Posted by sarge

the big down fall of the XJ is lack of a frame !! nuff said

I know a guy that bought a kit to connect it all underneeth to make a "frame." un-unibody anyway, seems to be rock solid.

[Hope Springs Hauler]

'Manche = Jeep Commanche Pickup (XJ plus frame minus backseat and extra roof)

[hotrod]

ah ha, sorry guys working a little slow tonight, i feel like a tard now :o

[WrenchMonkey]

Originally Posted by hotrod

ah ha, sorry guys working a little slow tonight, i feel like a tard now :o

That's okay, it apparently went over Jason' head, too.

They are great little trucks. The longbeds are a little much for offroading, but the shortbeds are fine, and a lot more common.

'Course, "common" is a relative term. They're definitely getting harder to find, and a lot of the ones that are left have been used hard.

But like I said, if you search hard enough, there are decent ones out there.

Robert

(Oh, and by the way, frames are way overrated! The unibody requires a little more work when mounting up stuff like bumpers, recovery, sliders, etc... But if you do it right, it'll work and hold up just fine!)

[Wrangler X]

Originally Posted by hotrod

Im thinkin about selling/trading the sammi for an s10 or ranger. If i did i would eventually want to have a solid axle up front. What do guys use for these swaps? I dont really want to go full size axles bc id still want it streetable. I can prolly get my hands on a set of scout 44s and was thinking that would be a good start? If not, what do other people use? Thanks!

S10extremist.org is an s10/s15 website they have a whole section dealing with SAS. So they can tell you what you need to know, heck they even have plans for the crossmember for the front leaf spring mount. Check it out.

[hotrod]

Originally Posted by Wrangler X

S10extremist.org is an s10/s15 website they have a whole section dealing with SAS. So they can tell you what you need to know, heck they even have plans for the crossmember for the front leaf spring mount. Check it out.

right on, thanks man!

[itbrokeagain]

Do it right. By a Ford Raptor and be done

[itbrokeagain]

Originally Posted by WrenchMonkey

That's okay, it apparently went over Jason' head, too.

They are great little trucks. The longbeds are a little much for offroading, but the shortbeds are fine, and a lot more common.

'Course, "common" is a relative term. They're definitely getting harder to find, and a lot of the ones that are left have been used hard.

But like I said, if you search hard enough, there are decent ones out there.

Robert

(Oh, and by the way, frames are way overrated! The unibody requires a little more work when mounting up stuff like bumpers, recovery, sliders, etc... But if you do it right, it'll work and hold up just fine!)

Another good thing to remember Commanche and a lot of Xj parts are swappable. Like the grill, headlights etc......

[Flxratd]

found this one looks like a beast but might be a good deal http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1494380760.html

[hotrod]

Originally Posted by Flxratd

found this one looks like a beast but might be a good deal http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1494380760.html

what is with people and stacks on gassers??? cool lookin truck tho. i like how it says trade but no fords lol

[WrenchMonkey]

Originally Posted by Flxratd

found this one looks like a beast but might be a good deal http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1494380760.html

There ya go!

If it's not completely rusted away, that'd be a great one!

Robert
(Come to the dark side!)

[sarge]

Originally Posted by hotrod

what is with people and stacks on gassers??? cool lookin truck tho. i like how it says trade but no fords lol

What's with " STACKS " ????? gassers or oil burners..............



They belong on semi's ! and pretty much bring on the GHEY on anything else !

[hotrod]

Originally Posted by sarge

What's with " STACKS " ????? gassers or oil burners..............



They belong on semi's ! and pretty much bring on the GHEY on anything else !

I like stacks on pickups, diesels that is. But I like them on other peoples trucks, i couldnt bring myself to cut a hole in my bed lol