Desert Video:
Desert off roading video in the washes around Ocotillo Wells, CA, Pt 1
Desert off roading video in the washes around Ocotillo Wells, CA, Pt 2
Desert off road video of front suspension on the high speed washes around Ocotillo Wells, CA, Pt 3
Desert off roading video in the washes around Ocotillo Wells, CA, Pt 4
Mountain Video:
Mountain Ascent Off Road, Indian Truck Trail in SoCal
My goal is to acheieve a semi-factory look with a mild lift. I'm more concerned with quality of travel, as apposed to maximum lift numbers and record breaking articulation. I want a low maintenance vehicle that I can go exploring mountains and desert in.
IT NEEDS UPDATED, but here's my build list with Table of Contents:
BRAKES:
SS rear SS extended brake line
- [install]
New rear OEM shoes
ELECTRONICS:
TRS TheRetrofitSource.com Mini-D2S conversion, ballasts w/ extra wire, Phillips 4200k HIDs, white 100 mm angel eyes
- [install #1] [install #2]
JVC Double-din DVD deck with ebrake work-around and
Taco whip mod
Pure white 5k interior LED lighting from SUPERBRIGHTLEDs
Knarly-bright interior LED roof lights, with rear cargo light as bright as the sun
- [install]
Chasing a
CEL (Check Engine Light)
INTERIOR:
Floor mats... Yes, new floor mats from WeatherTech
Dynamat Install 1: Cargo area
Dynamat Install 2: Cargo area completed & wrap up
SUSPENSION, FRONT:
Color/Color OEM 00-02 4Runner front springs
- [Install]
Bilstein 5100 Tundra front struts on 5/5 (highest) setting ~1.5"
- [Install]
Light Racing Upper Control Arms (UCAs)
- [Install]
OEM LBJ+bolts
- [Install]
SS tapered diff drop
- [Install]
Bump stops TBD (need measurements)
SUSPENSION, BACK:
New OEM replacement 99 springs with custom upper coil spacer (1.90" lift)
- [Install] [My thoughts]
Bilstein 5100 for Chevy Silverado rear, 3/4" Rear Bilstein Bushings
- [The Plan] [
Install] [My thoughts]
New bump stops
- ... Pending ...
Custom ebrake mount extension
- [Design] [Install]
TIRES ANS WHEELS:
Grey plasti-dipped LX450 wheels
Stock
Hankook ATM LT265/75/R16
MOTOR/DRIVELINE:
Deck plate mod
Replacing leaky valve cover seals
IN STAGING:
Bump stops TBD (need measurements)
Yet to be purchased:
Daystar stinger bump stops F & R
-OR-
Daystar bumpstops with custom adapter plates - $75-160
-OR-
Light Racing front and rear jounce shocks
SS Adj rear panhard bar - $175 – OR- custom bar
Sliders
Roof rack
Trans cooler
HAVE TRIED LIST:
New OEM 05-06 Tundra Double Cab TRD front springs & OME 906 rear spring (2.5")
- [
Install], [Why I switched]
OME 890 rear spring (3.5")
- [Install], [Why I switched]
- [Install], [Why I switched]
OTHER OPTIONS:
Manufacturer Recommended Maintenance
SUSPENSION DEVELOPMENT CORNER:
OEM FRONT Suspension Measurements
OEM REAR Suspension Measurements
Four Suspension Options
ARB Suspension Informatiom
Taco 5100/ToyTech Combo Thoughts & Susp Dreaming
Radflo and Fox Research Updates
MAJOR Bilstein Suspension Information for 3G T4R