DTA Fabrication 1996-2004 Tacoma SAS 3-Link Kit

Take your 1996-2004 Toyota Tacoma to the next level with DTA Fabrication's 3-Link Solid Axle Swap Kit. Designed for extreme off-road capability while maintaining proper street manners.

Compatible with driver-drop fabricated axles or Rock Assault axles, this system is optimized for 12” stroke 2.0 or 2.5 coilovers. Recommended high pinion setup. Low pinion can be used if you rotate your knuckles keeping your caster at 6-8 with  (4*) pinion, dual case or high angle driveline.

Lower links are high clearance. Keeping your lower links as flat as possible for more ground clearance and keeping your suspension radius more natural. You will have less flex steer when in full drop/ compression articulation and a more positive suspension response keeping your front suspension from unloading when being pushed into obstacles.

Recommended Coilover / Spring Rates:

• Top Spring: 10” 200 lb/in
• Bottom Spring: 12” 250 lb/in

Frame Reinforcement Plates

• 3/16” CNC-cut steel plates for superior strength
• Integrated mounting locations for panhard bar and shock towers
• Driver-side plate includes a location for Toyota IFS box mounting
• Slotted shock tower mounts allow 5° or 10° shock placement options

Shock Towers

• 1/4” thick steel to reduce flex under extreme conditions
• Integrated remote reservoir mounts for clean and secure fitment
• No cutting required—fits without modifying your inner fenders
• Doesn't interfere with steering shaft.

Transmission Crossmember – Strong & Serviceable

• Direct weld-in replacement for the factory crossmember
• 3-piece design allows easy transmission removal without disturbing lower links
• Made from 1/4” and 3/16” CNC-cut steel for maximum durability
• Modification required for dual transfer case setups (mount ships loose)

Link Mounts – Engineered for Strength

• 1/4” thick steel brackets for superior durability
• Built-in bump stop pads to absorb hard landings
• Link Mounts weld to the top quarter of the axle tube giving more ground clearance.
• Optimized upper link mounts for maximum frame clearance and easy access

Suspension Links – Pre-Welded & Ready to Install

• Lower links: 2” x .250” wall DOM tubing with your choice of 1.25” Heim joints or Enduro joints
• Upper link: 1.5” x .250” wall DOM tubing with 3/4” Heim joints

Panhard Bar – Built for Precision Handling

• 1.5” x .250” wall DOM tubing—straight design for superior strength
• 3/4” Heim joints on both ends for easy adjustments
• Pre-welded for plug-and-play installation

Pitman Arm Gusset – Reinforce Your Steering Setup

• Designed for converting to Heim joint steering
• Reinforces the factory Pitman arm for added strength
• Prevents flex and cracking under extreme use

What’s Included?

✅ Frame reinforcement plates (slotted for shock towers, panhard bar)
✅ 3-piece crossmember (allows easy transmission removal without disturbing link mounts)
✅ Frame-side upper link mount
✅ Full-frame reinforcement plates (for enhanced rigidity)
✅ Shock towers (no inner fender cutting required)
✅ Frame-side panhard bar mount
✅ Axle-side panhard mount
✅ Axle-side lower link mounts (with built-in bump stop pads)
✅ Axle-side upper link mount
✅ Heavy-duty panhard bar (with 3/4” Heim joints)
✅ 2 Lower Links (pre-welded with 1.25” Heims or Enduro joints)
✅ 1 Upper Link (pre-welded with 3/4” Heims)
✅ Lower shock mounts
✅ Pitman arm gussets (for Heim joint conversion)
✅ All necessary hardware (Grade 8)

Important Notice:

Allow 1-4 Weeks before shipping! Call to confirm, These kits are built to order. Shipping costs will be figured in addition. 200.00-400.00 depending on location.

This DTA Fabrication 3-Link SAS Kit is designed for off-road use only. No warranty is provided, and professional installation is highly recommended.

 You must upgrade your high-steer/ cross-over steering ends to heim joints vs ball joints to mount your tie rod under your steering knuckles for proper clearances when your suspension is compressed otherwise your steering will come in contact with the pan hard bar.