Recent content by Als VARunner

You are correct, I think it looks like that in this pic. It must be the angle of the camera and/or the level of the ground. When I lifted the front to 2.5 and added the rear spacer, the shop measured the height all around.

Bilstein at 2.5" with 1.5 rear Daystar Spacer My 2010 TE started with about a 2" rake. I raised the front to the full Bilstein height of 2.5" and added rear 1.5 Daystar spacer, which only added 1" due to the weight on the rubber spacer. I now have about a .5" rake.

I guess I have a good dealership. Everyone who buys a vehicle from there has oils changes, state inspections, lifetime towing and lifetime engine warrantee for life. In fact in order to keep the engine warrantee, oil changes have to be done according to the schedules maintenance.

Thanks... No spacers, it is just the 285 Dura Tracs

Yes.. rubber top spacers, that is why 1.5" ended up as a 1" Lift. They are not spring spacers.

Front Bilsteins 2.5, rear 1.5 Daystar, 285/70/17 Dura Tracs I finally made the plunge and raised my front Bilsteins to 2.5 and added the rear 1.5 Daystar, whch only lifted one inch. I finished it off with the 285/70/17 Dura Tracs and only had to move the inner fender well and no trimming...

I have done the same with my Trail. The rear is actually about .25 inch higher. I like the ride and looks much better. The ground must not be level in the picture below. I am also ready to go with bigger tires and will be raising my TE to the last notch (2.5) with a one inch lift in the back...

A Huge Storm in Southern VA A storm that drops 10 inches of snow in southeast VA is very rare. This storm ranked in top 5 of all time for this area. I am in Chesapeake, VA. I tried every unplowed lot in the area, without a single glitch. Here are a few pics. I'm glad I had a chance to check...

I also used Troy. It was painless and all done over the phone. I saved $1,000 from my local dealer price.

You need to check the specs on any tire you buy. For instance, the Duratracs 265/70/17 call for wheels between 7-8.5". The 285/70/17 say they require between a 7.5 to 9" wheel. You can research this forum since there are numerous threads on this issue and take advice from those that have lifts...

I have both the spider and cargo nets. My cargo net does not have an opening in the bottom. I use it to hold larger objects than the spider net can hold down. This way the items stay in place and don't roll around the back. Maybe I misunderstood what you meant. Here is a picture of my nets. The...

Extended Warranties Another way for the dealership to make a LOT of money is extended warranty. Because of reading this forum, I went in within 30 days and cancelled my extended warranty and saved $1,000 on an OEM Toyota 8 year extended warranty from another dealer. You do not have to buy the...

I do not know if I got a good price, but the shop figured 3 hours labor, which was $225. Maybe someone else can tell you if I paid a good price or not.

I have a TE with KDSS and the Bilstein 5100 lifted to 1.75" leveled mine. I have about a half inch rake. I never did a mod to any of my previous cars in my whole life. By reading the posts on this forum gave me the information I needed. This is an awesome forum !! next is new wheels and tires

Just ask the dealer for the invoice price I have been successful the last couple of times I have bought a new car just by asking the dealer for the invoice price. Then I cut my deal using the number he gave me and I told him I wanted to see the invoice when delivered. When I bought my Volvo...