I got the axles as a package deal. They already had the gearing I wanted, with disk brakes, with a mechanical locker, and I figured for the long run at least I don't have worry about breaking any axle shafts. Ground clearance is definitely a down fall to the 14 bolt. If it wasn't for the package deal, I would have kept the stock rear.
Your awesome man you have great content to man keep it up you are going somewhere in this for sure man hope to see you on your own TV channel one day with your own venture show.its Steve by the way that is painting your house
Unfortunately not many folks keep their vehicles for a lifetime these days so there's no much need to build them that way anymore. There's also a factor in which all the safety requirements needed to meet certain crash test results along with emissions and MPG requirements that have played into that part.
@@BuilttoVenture That's true, some people want to work on their own vehicles. I have learned that 'more moving parts" such as computerized electronics etc tend to break down easily, and Toyota dropped the ball on having good frames made. not anymore.
Thanks! The truck handles really well on and off road despite the height. The extra width I believe compensates for that. I put 30k on the build and that included a lot of hard core riding in the first few (haven't got to trail ride much lately due to life). The front leaf spring bushings seem to wear out decently quick, but then again I have also read the bushings typically only last ~10k miles. Unfortunately the front driveline angle is impossible to get optimal, so running faster than 25 mph is not wise. Only way I can figure to get around that is to eventually do a dual T/C OR swap in a custom high pinion front axle. Almost forgot, I did also swap in a 14 bolt out of a 2006 2500. It had stock disk brakes and E-brake (although discovered after the fact that the stock e-brake is pretty useless). Gas mileage... haha adjusting for speedo / tachometer off, I'm somewhere in the range of 13-15 mpg. The tires I have are very heavy (although great) and not to mention with heavy sliders, arb bumper, winch, and camper shell, the truck is weighing in around 5600lbs :| Someday wishlist is: Front coil spring swap with high pinion front axle (maybe F250), dual TC, diesel swap, Aussie style topper build / setup, and put it on 37/38's.
I'm currently collecting parts for the SAS on my T100. I've also got a D44 from a '76 K20. I'd love to talk more about your spring setup, and I'm curious to see how you modified the bumper to mount on the truck. I currently have a Northwest Trail Innovations front bumper, which mounts where the WFO front hanger sits. Great looking truck by the way!
OMG! I love your truck! I have a white 96 SR5 T100 but it has rust around it. I still like it but I absolutely LOVE your T100 ! I started crying when I seen yours. $20 for fender flares... what a great deal. Thanks for making this video it was great.
They didn't have a full kit, so I called with a list and they helped me put a kit together. As a start, here's the front hanger I used: WFO FBD-UNV-315. I have an excel sheet with all the part numbers, if you want I can send that your way.
It will make your life a lot easier if it's already 4x4. With a 2wd, you'll have to swap in all the necessary 4x4 components (transfer case, new drive shafts, possibly an ECU if it's an automatic, etc...). It would be doable, but require lot of work and probably not worth your time or money. Rather buy a 4x4 T100 and go from there.
I have a 95 t 100 i bought new 211k runs good trd supercharger very strong i am lookind to convert to solid front axle thanks for info they do run forever very good trucks
You're absolutely welcome. Man, I'm jealous of the supercharger, I looked at getting one but for the price, I'm going to do a TDI swap instead. The solid axle is awesome btw.
@@BuilttoVenture if i have a choise i will install a toyota unit instead they are available on jdm importers plus there is a huge aftermarket support they make a real sweet diesel lots off thorque and hp
I put on a 2 1/2" ball joint spacer lift but I personally would not recommend it. Due to the poor geometry it puts the ball joints at, you will absolutely tear through them... If I was to do it again, I would knock the fender and rocker panel back with a hammer and try to gain enough clearance that way first. From there if you still needed a small amount of clearance maybe then run a 1 inch BJ spacer, but that's as much as I'd go. You could also just stick with 32's and still be fairly capable and stock.
@@BuilttoVenture Sorry, my question wasn't very clear. ---> It looks like the two campers are t-100 specific...I was wandering what types/makes they are?
Oh gotcha. The orignal camper (green) was an ARE from a 1st gen Tundra and fit really well and only overhung 1/4'' side to side. The camper I have on it now (black) is an actual T100 camper shell that I got lucky and found on Craiglist. I have never figured out what brand though... why the brand name isn't on the camper, idk
@@BuilttoVenture Aw. I was hoping you had a maker for that second shell too. I'll keep on that Craigslist. That's where I found mine current shell too.
@@neanea03 Yeah sorry man, I've looked and looked for any manufacturers tags. I'm pretty sure the previous owner repainted it and pulled off all the original tags.
PLEASE make video how you did the SAS whole setup...I have a 95 lifted and I want to up gears/tranny/locker but not on independent axle.//
I was working on a step-by-step video but it is somewhat hard to show since all the work is already done
Built to Venture 😞
Why didn't you use the original Toyota rear axle?
I got the axles as a package deal. They already had the gearing I wanted, with disk brakes, with a mechanical locker, and I figured for the long run at least I don't have worry about breaking any axle shafts. Ground clearance is definitely a down fall to the 14 bolt. If it wasn't for the package deal, I would have kept the stock rear.
Your awesome man you have great content to man keep it up you are going somewhere in this for sure man hope to see you on your own TV channel one day with your own venture show.its Steve by the way that is painting your house
Thanks man!
You do anything for a park brake?
I plumbed in a line lock for the rear. Eventually I would like to put in a mechanical E-brake.
Toyota quit making quality trucks.
Unfortunately not many folks keep their vehicles for a lifetime these days so there's no much need to build them that way anymore. There's also a factor in which all the safety requirements needed to meet certain crash test results along with emissions and MPG requirements that have played into that part.
@@BuilttoVenture That's true, some people want to work on their own vehicles. I have learned that
'more moving parts" such as computerized electronics etc tend to break down easily, and Toyota dropped the ball on having good frames made. not anymore.
Subscribed! You don’t see trucks like this that often. Proud owner of a 96 T100 since I was 17 I’m now 30
Love it man! I don't believe I'll ever get rid of it
can you do an in depth walk though how you did your sas? like what springs you use steering bbox mods
I'll try to put a more in depth video together in 2023.
Love the build.
How does the truck feel on road?
Still handle well?
Has your gas mileage changed at all?
Thanks! The truck handles really well on and off road despite the height. The extra width I believe compensates for that. I put 30k on the build and that included a lot of hard core riding in the first few (haven't got to trail ride much lately due to life). The front leaf spring bushings seem to wear out decently quick, but then again I have also read the bushings typically only last ~10k miles.
Unfortunately the front driveline angle is impossible to get optimal, so running faster than 25 mph is not wise. Only way I can figure to get around that is to eventually do a dual T/C OR swap in a custom high pinion front axle.
Almost forgot, I did also swap in a 14 bolt out of a 2006 2500. It had stock disk brakes and E-brake (although discovered after the fact that the stock e-brake is pretty useless).
Gas mileage... haha adjusting for speedo / tachometer off, I'm somewhere in the range of 13-15 mpg. The tires I have are very heavy (although great) and not to mention with heavy sliders, arb bumper, winch, and camper shell, the truck is weighing in around 5600lbs :|
Someday wishlist is: Front coil spring swap with high pinion front axle (maybe F250), dual TC, diesel swap, Aussie style topper build / setup, and put it on 37/38's.
I'm currently collecting parts for the SAS on my T100. I've also got a D44 from a '76 K20. I'd love to talk more about your spring setup, and I'm curious to see how you modified the bumper to mount on the truck. I currently have a Northwest Trail Innovations front bumper, which mounts where the WFO front hanger sits. Great looking truck by the way!
Cheers to that! If you have an IG account, follow and direct message me on there @builttoventure
Make a vid on the bumper install.
Will do! It's actually already on the "to do" list
@@BuilttoVenture where did you get the front seats?? Are they from a Toyota 4runner?? Did you built the rails to mount the seats??
Can you share the alternator swap from a Cadillac
This should help you out: www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/135318-docs-cs144-alternator-upgrade.html
OMG! I love your truck! I have a white 96 SR5 T100 but it has rust around it. I still like it but I absolutely LOVE your T100 ! I started crying when I seen yours. $20 for fender flares... what a great deal. Thanks for making this video it was great.
Thanks!
by the way couldn't you had use 85 4runner sas?
The T100 is wider than an 85 4runner!
why 97 or 98? whats different from the 95/96s with 3.4
Honestly, I can't remember the specifics right now since it was a while since I did that research.
What kit did you use from wfo? Thinking of doing superduty axles from and rear on my 96
They didn't have a full kit, so I called with a list and they helped me put a kit together. As a start, here's the front hanger I used: WFO FBD-UNV-315.
I have an excel sheet with all the part numbers, if you want I can send that your way.
When the trail gets ruff i just unload my dog so he can follow the truck
I do that on that with my dog on the really rough stuff too. Out here a lot of the trails are practically rock gardens.
How's the mileage/mpg change with regards to axle swaps & 35's? Awesome video on your beast!
Thanks man. We're running around 15-16 mpg's.
@@BuilttoVenture ...I get about the same with mine...on 33's on stock diffs...& 5 speed
@@94Whiskey with the 3.4?
@@BuilttoVenture ...yep...3.4
Parts collecting for my 95 t100 sas. Going to use a 10b. Can't beat the price.
Yeah whichever one you can get the best deal on. What size tires are you planning running? Keeping the stock rear?
@@BuilttoVenture I got it for free. I am going to run the stock rear for now. I may go to 37s
nice build one day ill do sas on my t100 too
I hope so!
I put a seatbelt attached restraint to the dogs harness. Keeps the Dane out of the front seat
Are those turn signals/ running lights on the front bumper?
Sure are. Well, turn signals and then fog lights that can be used as running lights.
@@BuilttoVenture what brand are they?
Can you put a link? Thanks
Have you tried a drive shaft spacer for the front driveshaft? That might work for your application. Sick build btw, looks awesome.
Thanks! I did consider a spacer, but the DS angle is already maxed out.
Does it need it to be a 4x4 to make it SAS? Just wondering cuz my T-100 is a 2WD.
It will make your life a lot easier if it's already 4x4. With a 2wd, you'll have to swap in all the necessary 4x4 components (transfer case, new drive shafts, possibly an ECU if it's an automatic, etc...). It would be doable, but require lot of work and probably not worth your time or money. Rather buy a 4x4 T100 and go from there.
Where’s the accent from?
It's comes out a little if I video by myself or when I'm with the parents. Bulawayo, Zimbabwe ;)
Wow , sounded like a mix , watching your slider video right now
I have a 95 t 100 i bought new 211k runs good trd supercharger very strong i am lookind to convert to solid front axle thanks for info they do run forever very good trucks
You're absolutely welcome. Man, I'm jealous of the supercharger, I looked at getting one but for the price, I'm going to do a TDI swap instead. The solid axle is awesome btw.
@@BuilttoVenture if i have a choise i will install a toyota unit instead they are available on jdm importers plus there is a huge aftermarket support they make a real sweet diesel lots off thorque and hp
Awesome video man! Where did you get that front bumper?
I bought it new for a Land cruiser 100 series and modified it to fit the T100.
T-100..became a T-1000 terminator ,nice truck
You bet, juice her up!
My 95 t100-japan made, runs just like a new car…. at 218,000mi….
but i wanna know where u got a bed cap lol
Mine's a 98, made in Japan as well. 245k and runs without a hitch.
@@DeltaThreeOne Haha. Craigslist and I had to drive 5 1/2 hours each way to get the thing.
Any recommendations on lift kits for a stock 97? Got 33’s on it just need a lil lift
I put on a 2 1/2" ball joint spacer lift but I personally would not recommend it. Due to the poor geometry it puts the ball joints at, you will absolutely tear through them... If I was to do it again, I would knock the fender and rocker panel back with a hammer and try to gain enough clearance that way first. From there if you still needed a small amount of clearance maybe then run a 1 inch BJ spacer, but that's as much as I'd go.
You could also just stick with 32's and still be fairly capable and stock.
Built to Venture thanks bro. How bout tweaking the torsion bars? Good or bad idea?
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Nice yota! Love the SAS, want to do my taco so freaking bad!
DO it! What year Taco? Next on my list is an 06 DBL cab Tundra.
03 2.7 extra cab, if you want check it out @frankrubicon_
I would literally be the only one in Long Island with one maybe even in the tri-state area at this point?
All it needs is air lockers.
That's on the wish list!
Any info. on the camper shells, before and after versions? --- Great video.
You're asking about pictures of the truck with and without the camper shell?
@@BuilttoVenture Sorry, my question wasn't very clear. ---> It looks like the two campers are t-100 specific...I was wandering what types/makes they are?
Oh gotcha. The orignal camper (green) was an ARE from a 1st gen Tundra and fit really well and only overhung 1/4'' side to side.
The camper I have on it now (black) is an actual T100 camper shell that I got lucky and found on Craiglist. I have never figured out what brand though... why the brand name isn't on the camper, idk
@@BuilttoVenture Aw. I was hoping you had a maker for that second shell too. I'll keep on that Craigslist. That's where I found mine current shell too.
@@neanea03 Yeah sorry man, I've looked and looked for any manufacturers tags. I'm pretty sure the previous owner repainted it and pulled off all the original tags.