RaccoonFace

I was thinking about the SAS, but then I wouldn't be using leaf springs in the front, I'd go with coilovers. With that I'd be back to where I don't want to be: needing custom parts. I was considering measuring out control arms from say a TJ or an old Bronco. Then I could just chop and fab a few mounting points use coils and say a 2wd solid axel from an XJ... but that would bump me out of a stock class. I'd just have to look into the costs, it could be worth it if I could get 15+ inches out of it, but anything less wouldn't be worth the work. I've been searching and reading a bunch, but I can't find any one doing anything like this. RE: Two Roads That looks like so much fun! The just don't tell you how much those trucks cost. They look plain, but they are big $$$! Even though they are very stock. okbye

Sure it can be! Just look at Jeep Speed! Those are nearly stock. Just lifted, stripped and frame supports added. Sure they're caged and have fuel cells etc. but that is neither here nor there. Most of them have SkyJacker lifts, and 33s. I think I'd be in the running if I could shoehorn some 32" Bajas. I know 2wd is an acceptable platform, but for instance, the Vegas to Reno course is getting hammered. 2wds get through it all the time, but I've seen parts of that course that would be challenging to say the least for a 2wd near stock vehicle. 4wd was just a precaution. Also, I wanted to pick up a kit because it is so much easier to get parts repaired. If I make my own A arms, then I would need 3-4 more sets to be made (one set in the truck, one set at home just in case, and 1-2 sets for chase vehicles). Also if it is a kit, I don't have to research or test, someone else has more probably than not, done it already. No likey. I am now considering an OME lift... Anyone driven one of these fast? okbye

Ok, post up the beating a dead horse smilie if you want, but I searched, then I searched again, and I found some stuff. BUT, it wasn't what I wanted. Preface: I have a '95 Pathy that I got for free. Runs at I'd say 90+% of original after 13 years, never abused and well maintained. LUCKY ME! I'm the original owner, sold it, then got it back. The Mission: I have a truck. I don't really need another, so I figure a bit of abuse is in order. I have an addiction to racing desert, and now it is about to expand from motorcycles to trucks... I hope. The Road Block?: I need to lift it (sort of), but lifting it with springs and keeping the weenie crap it has now won't cut it unless I want to finish a race with my Nikes. I am looking for a kit (hopefully) that will give me 12-15 inches of travel and isn't made of the powder coated sheet metal the stock stuff is made from. Not bagging on the Nissan stuff really, just super hyped at the prospect of getting some real work done. It doesn't even need to be a "lift" kit. I just need longer arms for the front suspension, I expect to use fiberglass fenders on all corners to swing 32s. If that doesn't work, I've got a sawsall and who needs fenders? Body lift is not an option. Goal: I'm hoping that the ever vigilant and knowledgeable collective will have some links or contacts to at least to some long travel peeps like Camburg, or Total Chaos who can set me up with some parts (arms, UCAs, et al) for coilovers. Best case I could keep 4wd, worst case I'll have to get something like the Total Chaos hardbody 2wd kit. Anyone know of such a kit, or collection of parts that would work for this application? I could, but I am not interested in, building the parts. If this has been covered before, sorry to bother you again. I searched a bunch of times hoping I wouldn't have to post a ghey question that has been covered hundreds of times before. Thanks All! If this won't work, anyone want a well maintained low milage pathy? I need money to build a Taco... okbye