SAS on 1990 terrano: updated 28-11-15

[Dirtydog]

Ok guys finally the truck is being resurected, its been along time, and i would have to say who ever said it would be off the road for more than a couple of months was right, i guess i was just hopeful.

But alas, the gearbox has finaly arrived, all i need is a few finishing touches, like free wheeling hubs, and a 4.6 ration diff head for the front.

looks like it will be able to be driven in about 2-3 weeks, so i will update you guys as to how it goes.

were also gunna test out some 35"s on it for clearance etc.

[Dirtydog]

ok guys so i have found two lsd unit for the beast and some driveshafts, so its getting close,

went out to the mud comp today out at waimumu feild days, such a tease.

[NJV6]

Were you watching or navigating?

[passengerpete]

cant wait to see it going, it will look mint, take lots of pics

[Dirtydog]

i was just watching sadly,

im glad i went down, was there many people down there from off here?

also pictures will probably come in the next two weeks, hopefully its all put together then, just waiting for driveshafts, and diff heads to turn up.

all i need after that is to figure out how to get the back 100mm wider with only using 25mm spacers.

does anyone have 2 15x8 6 stud rims with either a good negative offset (more than -24) or some with no offset for the front? id be happy to trade 2 near new 15x8 6 stud -19's for them.

[KIWI_TERRANO]

safari rear diff maybe?

[NJV6]

was there many people down there from off here?

Na, don't think there were, just me

[Dirtydog]

the problem with adding the safari rear diff is it doesnt have a disc handbrake, its connected to the back of the transfer case, sadly because the terrano's came out with discs/drum hand brakes i cant put a safari one in if i want to get it certified.

[nismo26]

Could you use the Safari housing, with Safari axles but put the Terrano drum brake set up on the Safari axels? Also didn't some Safari's come out with drum brakes in Aussie.

[NJV6]

Have you not pursued trying to get the transfer park brake certified....? It's been done before!

[klompy]

I have a safari rear diff with modified hand brake calipers and it passed certification.

[Dirtydog]

i guess it was easier to use the terrano axle, and id rather use 4.6 ratio.

its all been done now though, so cant really go back on it.

i like the way its set up now, i dont mind running to different offset rims on the front than on hte rear, and at least if one of my diff heads crap out its easy to find a replacement.

[nismo26]

and id rather use 4.6 ratio.

its all been done now though, so cant really go back on it.

i like the way its set up now, i dont mind running to different offset rims on the front than on hte rear, and at least if one of my diff heads crap out its easy to find a replacement.

The Terrano diffs are pretty much the same as Safaris all the parts swap over, only difference is the chamfer on the crown wheel where it sits against diff on the Terranos is smaller and doesn't sit down on the Safari LSD, can get it machined out or use a grinder if you want to be a ruff c*nt. All the bearings are the same.

[Dirtydog]

cheers for the info nismo, definitely going to keep that in mind.

well the terrano (and me) will be back on the road soon, so expect some pictures once it has some flares and the spacers.

[Dirtydog]

Finnaly the terrano is back on track,

managed to find some alloy plate to make a spacer between transfercase and transmission.

so from here on in everything else just bolts up. no more cutting, welding or banging. (well maybe a bit of banging for those stubborn things).

so hopefully within the next month this will be finished and on the road

[tsin]

make some pics of trans differences.. iam looking to do SAS on my 3.0 v6 pathy with safari 2,8td gearbox or transfer (i dont know what will be better at this time)

[Dirtydog]

the trans will bolt on fine, ya just need to cut the output shat. ive been told you can cut 40mm off but i opted to go for 20mm off the shaft and a 20mm spacer between them.

[Dirtydog]

Well guys finally progress is being resumed on the terrano,

gearbox is back in, all that needs to go in now is transfercase, driveshafts and brakes.

crossmember looks like its gunna be fun, driveshaft goes straight through where the crossmember is......

as a side note, took out the anoiying washer bottle for the front lights, dunno what i will do with the space yet.

also, brought a legacy water to air intercooler for it too, planning on using the a/c radiator to cool it down. unless i can find a smaller one.

[Dirtydog]

well folks i was down at Toni's place doing some stuff to the truck.

have managed to upgrade my window washers, pulled out the window washer bottle, and swaped it for the squarer one. also used the motor from the headlight squirter instead of the tiny on that it used to be. saved up heaps of space, fits right in the corner close to the bonnet hinge.

also, ripped out the plastic boxes that are in the guard. thinking about doing a poor mans snorkel, and just mounting the air box on its side with the intake facing upwards towards bonnet. looking at upgrading that later on to something different, to do with cooling.

Should be getting the intercooler etc tommorow, or thursday, so i will have fun trying to plumb that in. managed to get the water to air intercooler for 40, pump and radiator for 70. all up $110 for probably the best mod yet.

Next on the list is adding 3 inch lift to rear (from what it is now, so will be 5inch sus lift total) which also means i will probably need new shocks too.

[Trench_rat]

wont you have to carry two spare wheels now? one with rear offset one with front?

[Dirtydog]

im just going to be having one spare, same offset as front.

if something happens and i need to use it it will be straight to the tyre shop to get fixed.


well folks, looks like everything is just about done.

i just have to get two bolts for the calipers, and sort out the shifters and away we go.

then its just simple things after that like finding greater offset rims, and buying the free wheeling hubs.

we had to go for 4.1 ratio diffs, standard safari front diff and ring and pinion from safari rear into terrano rear.

hopefully i will be able to get some pics of whats been done, as it was hard to get them when it was in tony's shop.

next mod is a subaru intercooler set up that i go, and then simple mods like bigger exhaust and turning the fuel up etc.

[tsin]

the trans will bolt on fine, ya just need to cut the output shat. ive been told you can cut 40mm off but i opted to go for 20mm off the shaft and a 20mm spacer between them.

i bought patrol gearbox and you are right.. it is interchangeable. bolt on fine! SAS can begin

image in link http://imageshack.us/f/843/20120722204940kopie.jpg/

link works now

[Dirtydog]

cool as looking foward to seeing it.

[Dirtydog]

finally getting there,

got to the point that we took it for a test drive to test brakes, but park isnt engaging

so close, but yet so far.

also, just a question for you nissan nuts out there,


i brought 2 terrano lsd's and the diffs that came out of it originaly have the same type of carrier, is it possible that mine could have been front and rear lsd?

[Dirtydog]

Well guys here is some more pics,

if anyone wants any specific pics feel free to ask.





Mean cb radio mod lol, only just fits in there length ways.



Im getting free wheeling hubs and wheel spacers soon, so will fix up that 100mm difference.

The rear lsd works great too. way better than open.

[passengerpete]

what are ya front flares made out off ? how ya attach them ? what offset front wheels did you end up going with ? have ya been for a drive in it yet. whats ya first impressions.

[tsin]

you are using original front arms? is there a place for straight tube+ joints style arms? i want longer arm then original patrol

[Dirtydog]

The flares are made out of 3mm thick polypropylene, i got it from a place called pvc products.

Look for places that do effluent systems and large green houses, theyl know where to get it.

They are just screwed straight to the guard with tec screws. because its a harder plastic they hold the shape really well, but they are flexible enough to bend out of the way.

i have 15x8 -19 rims, back and front, but i will be getting 25mm spacers for the rear and possibly +0 rims for the front. depends how it looks.

first drive was fun, considering i had been driving a camry for about a year so was different.

havnt got up to 100k in it yet, gota fix the speedo first. but was good. way different to IFS but better i reackon.

only got to play in 2wd but way better allready with a lsd and so much more travel.

as with the arms, any aftermarket safari ones will fit, but because it is custom you can fit any arm under there aslong as it fits the diff.

cheers for the replys guys

[Dirtydog]

Heres another photo of the truck,

made up a nudgebar, to protect the radiator etc.

Pics:

[Swamped]

Extra width makes it look quite squat, should be pretty stable . One question though, that last picture is it the pic or has that steering arm got a bow in it?