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This is a ton of images showing how I did my 3-link SAS on my 2003 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab.  Below are links to stages in the process.  The project took about 6+ months to complete.  If you are planning on doing this yourself in your garage, these images and the images online at www.tacodab.com may come in quite useful. 

This process started with over a year of studying.  I spent time with people and looked over the details of their SAS.  I spent time on the web, reading opinions about proper setup.  And I spent time calculating.  I highly suggest you do the same!  Or pay someone that has done at least a dozen of these to do it for you.  This is not a simple sprung SAS.  It is involved and geometry is your friend.  One mistake and it could lead you to serious injury or death or even worse to your passengers.  Sprung SAS setups are simpler, more tested and highly reliable.  For web links and helpful hints to doing a 3-link SAS, go to my Links Page

Below are the stages of the build:

  1. Parts Collection
  2. Axle Preparation
  3. Garage Preparation
  4. Front Suspension Teardown
  5. Marlin TacoBox Installation
  6. Rear Suspension Setup
  7. T100 Oil Pan
  8. Drivetrain
  9. Frame Reinforcements
  10. Axle Placement
  11. Steering
  12. Shifter Installation
  13. Rear Frame Link Cross Member
  14. 3-Link Assembly
  15. Front Shock Hoops
  16. Rear Shocks
  17. Complete