SAS for expedition tacoma?

[taco chaser]

As I read thru the first 3-4 pages of this thread I get the impression that most feel you are giving up ride quality by going SAS. Forget all the other advantages/disadvantages. A properly set up solid axle suspension can be plenty cushy. I am SOA on stock full size wagoneer front spings. My jeeps handles the pavement great, stiff in the corners, tracks straight, doesn't rattle my teeth. I just set up a longarm solid axle on a cherokee and that thing is a cadilac. I'm not saying solid axle is better than IFS, but I wouldn't rule it out for ride quality. You just have to make sure it's set up right.

:iagree: .

 

[maxama10]

I didn't read much of this thread but here are my experiences.

We had a 2006 Jeep Unlimited. 2" BB lift and 32 muds. Rode like ****. Could barely stand the drive on the highway.

We ended up selling it. :ar15: :safari-rig:

In comparison my 07 Taco is awesome, although ride quality did go down when I replaced the stock P tires to a 10ply LT mud.

 

[Winky]

Funny this thread gets brought back!

Taco Chaser your build looks amazing and is pretty much what I want to do.
Well the first step is complete, I just bought an '02 DC TRD Taco. I am going to keep paying on it until I own more and then go crazy building it to suit my WANTS. That may be some time off though. Right now I am going to stick with just doing armour, and slight easily reversible suspension mods.

I am loving this truck and look forward to many miles of adventure and exploration... and to a lesser degree my daily commute .

Cheers,
Josh

 

[Big-A]

Being that I have sat on both sides of the fence I can say from experience that I would much rather have a capable "built" rig (which I have) that I can trust should when enjoying offroad excursions miles from civilization.

I am in no way better than the built/trail ready rigs here . But I have an extreme confidence in all of my trucks capabilities. Doing a solid axle conversion has taught me every aspect of four wheeling from "ohh my gawd, I am going to die here" to mild exploring offroad with family enjoying the simple things in life.

My ride isnt compromised, in fact I think it performs better on the road than it did with my harsh Sway Away coilovers and IFS.

I am new here and from what I gathered in my short time frequenting this forum people seem to shun the "hardcore" four wheeler just becuase our rigs are built. Its not always about extreme rock crawling, or being crazy....... sometimes it's about just getting out and enjoying what the good lord has provided while I can on this earth with friends and family! Why not have a capable rig that you know will safely get you and your family to your destination!

 

[Green96D1]

sometimes it's about just getting out and enjoying what the good lord has provided while I can on this earth with friends and family!

I agree 1000%.




Having a good friend with a IFS 86 yota pickup It's highly capable.

 

[taco chaser]

Funny this thread gets brought back!

Taco Chaser your build looks amazing and is pretty much what I want to do.
Well the first step is complete, I just bought an '02 DC TRD Taco. I am going to keep paying on it until I own more and then go crazy building it to suit my WANTS. That may be some time off though. Right now I am going to stick with just doing armour, and slight easily reversible suspension mods.

I am loving this truck and look forward to many miles of adventure and exploration... and to a lesser degree my daily commute .

Cheers,
Josh

Thanks Josh, if you have any questions, feel free to PM.:beer: :beer: