Recent content by m1kefries

I don't expect you will have any issues. I have an '07 SR5 V6 and I pull a 7'x14' enclosed trailer with 2 ATV's. I've figured the loaded out weight to be around 3000lbs. I also pull a 20' Hydrasports boat that loads out a little over 4000lbs. Towing capacity on the V6 is rated at 5000lbs, so...

I picked mine up in the harness that runs along the drivers side seat. Just pull out the front kick panel and the sill guard and you will see the harness running in the channel. If I remember correctly it is a yellow and white wire. I presume you are looking to connect this to activate the...

I had the same issue as you do, I hated the mushy ride. Since I needed new tires I figured I'd go all the way. I've got an '07 SR5 with FJ springs front and rear, Bilsteins front and rear, and Daystar 1.5" rear spacer. The Bilsteins are in the third notch for 1.75" of lift. That combined with...

I don't think you can go wrong with the FJ setup. I went that way after doing a lot of reading and research and couldn't be happier. As far as the time to drive and gas costs go I'd find out what they would charge to ship the parts to you. In the long run it could be cheaper considering your...

Correct, after backing out the tires and alignment it was right at $500.00 for parts. The OEM shocks and springs were just too mushy for my tastes. I'd go over a speed bump and wallow on down the road for 50 yards. With the FJ springs and Bilstein shocks it takes the speed bump, rebounds once...

I'm guessing your boat is 20+ feet long and if that is correct the trailer probably already has brakes. Every boat trailer I've seen with brakes are the surge type that engage from the back pressure when you step on the brakes in your truck. You can tell if your trailer already has brakes by...

I actually got a quote from a local Off Road shop to do all the work using the springs I had already purchased. They came in at about $2200.00 to buy the parts and install. Their quote also included new tires and a front end alignment. With a little smart shopping and labor assistance from my...

No rub at all front or back. The goodyears are more squared off at the edges than the OEM tires, but not as bad as the BFG AT's. I actually could have gone bigger with the tire, but I think the 255/75/17 looks just right.

Well we had a lot of fun this past weekend. After doing a lot of research here, and getting confused, and then straightened back out we finally got to wrenching. Let's start with the base platform and parts. 2007 SR5 4Runner 6 cylinder FJ Coil Springs front and rear Bilstein 5100's up front...

Chris thanks for the link to that article, it was a great read. I guess I knew a lot of that stuff, but there were certainly things I did not know and I love learning new stuff. It also helped re-enforce some of the ideas I'd already started formulating with feedback from this thread as well...

Everyone thanks for the feedback and keeping me sane....... I hadn't really given much consideration to the added weight of 33's and upgrading the gearing to compensate. I don't think that is where I want to take this truck. Most of my driving is on road with some beach cruising to surf cast...

I've been reading all I can about the different lift options, to the point I'm getting confused. I've got a 2007 SR5 and ultimately would like to run 33" tires. I feel like that size has the best balance for my tastes. I'd also like to retain a slightly visible rake. I've got a set of FJ...