Sup guys,
So I have had my 3rd Gen for 3 years now, and it has been quite an interesting ownership experience. I bought the car with 192k miles on the odometer, one owner, no major accidents (exception of owner running into a parking pole...minor dent). I had the dreaded strawberry milkshake but luckily only drove for a few miles when it happened and immediately went to work on replacing the radiator, cleaned trans pan and valve body, flushed engine coolant system, and replaced trans filter. Runs fine with new LBJ's, bushings, and Tundra Brakes upgrade.
Anyhow, I am wanting to lift the truck 3inches and really give it a off road worthy look. I have started collecting all the parts I need to lift the truck 3inches and most recently have done the following (more to come):
This is what I started with a few weeks ago (has Tundra Brake Upgrade):
Here are the lift components; 285/75R 16 AT2's, TRD Tundra front springs, OME 890's rear, Bilstien 5100's around, Spidertrax 1.25in spacers, Toyotec Diff Drop and brake line relocation, etc...(not all parts are in the pic):
ARB Bumper (love this thing):
Started on the bumper first by having the frame ends cut and welded closed:
Hit the whole front with underbody coating. Here in Chicago, salt is the grim reaper of cars:
Installed the bumper mounts and bumper:
Bumper on and lights wired. Truck looks awesome from the front, but without the lift and wheels, still doesn't look as aggressive:
Toyota Sienna JBL NAV E7006 w/JBL Amp wired up. Works flawlessly!:
Toyota Sienna OEM Nav installed:
My 1000HP project ;-) :
I will most likely be asking folks on the forums here for some advice on the lift install...never done it before, so any advice would be appreciated!
Thanks!