pvfjr
03-05-2008, 01:17 PM
They are starting out by making SAS kits for S10's, cause there's no market for that. They are considering moving into the Nissan market a bit though. Their goal is to keep things affordable for people. The kits they're using would be pretty similar for Nissans, things would just have to be slightly modified to make a kit for Xterras or Pathfinders. I may even use my Pathy or X as a prototype rig for them at some point. Anyway, if there is an interest expressed, and a need shown, I might be able to convince them to work on a SAS kit for Xterras. It would give you the spring spacing to use wagoneer or ford axles, or dodge and chevy if you figure out a way to use a pass side drop t-case. For springs, they're making the kits fit 3" or 2.5" springs. He's some from a F150 and a Dakota that he's deciding between for the S10. I'll give you some things to check out here....
http://lh3.google.com/Devin.Donahue/R84LZ85FrMI/AAAAAAAACFg/VRXhuN7dYgc/s800/PIC_0072.JPG
pvfjr
03-05-2008, 01:22 PM
And here's the current web site.
http://www.3leaffab.com/images/3lfminibanner.gif (www.3leaffab.com)
Thought I'd add, they designed a winch mount right into the front crossmember on the S10 kit. Bolt right onto the crossmember and is tucked away nicely below the core support. I thought that was a nice touch, and a pretty sweet idea. They're always doing stuff like that. So would anyone be interested in the development of a kit?
Ricer-X
03-05-2008, 01:30 PM
id be interested in it purely for the benefit of my nissan bretherin
iExploreX
03-05-2008, 03:48 PM
Personally, I'd be most interested in armor. What are the chances of some bumpers(perhaps shrock style and tube style), sliders and skid plates for the X?
Maybe they'll get real crazy and fab up some roof racks................
json3904
03-05-2008, 05:38 PM
hey i noticed you said pathy... LOL later on i would love to SAS the pathy... so i show alot of interest... LOL
also i agree with explore but i also ask if they could make some stuff for the pathy as well since there is really no market for them...
pvfjr
03-05-2008, 10:40 PM
Well there's already a lot of bumpers and sliders for the X. I think they're wanting to stick with things that there really isn't a market for yet. That way they don't really have to compete. If the current protection things are way overpriced however, they may be able to compete by making more affordable stuff. We'll see, they'll probably look into it a little more as some of the S10 stuff is completed.
json3904
03-05-2008, 10:42 PM
i was talking about the pathy.... there isnt alot stuff as to skids and bumpers....
pvfjr
03-05-2008, 10:55 PM
Ah, ok. That makes sense. I still don't have a good feel for what's available and what's not. I pretty much just know about shrock, AC and Calmini, and I don't really know what they have and what they don't. So suggestions like this are good. If you guys can think of anything where the market is lacking, just let me know.
mgblanke
03-07-2008, 09:34 PM
Im interested in the SAS kit for damn sure!!!