Any prerunners out there?
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morphious
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[MENTION=115856]rnguyen95[/MENTION] They drive great. Below is a list of members off the top of my head that have lifted 2wd's or 4x4's that are pre-runnered out and can offer you a wealth of knowledge. I would start by searching posts by them or with them and start reading. There is a lot of info out there. Good luck on your build!
[MENTION=117408]Oneluv13T4R[/MENTION] [MENTION=2243]truckhigh[/MENTION] [MENTION=119859]grantprior13[/MENTION] [MENTION=87687]LTDSC[/MENTION] [MENTION=95421]Troymclure[/MENTION] [MENTION=100305]TiN[/MENTION] [MENTION=102068]Ryan04[/MENTION] [MENTION=76588]johnnytoofye[/MENTION] [MENTION=101553]t-man[/MENTION] [MENTION=96255]BHarv[/MENTION]
[MENTION=117408]Oneluv13T4R[/MENTION] [MENTION=2243]truckhigh[/MENTION] [MENTION=119859]grantprior13[/MENTION] [MENTION=87687]LTDSC[/MENTION] [MENTION=95421]Troymclure[/MENTION] [MENTION=100305]TiN[/MENTION] [MENTION=102068]Ryan04[/MENTION] [MENTION=76588]johnnytoofye[/MENTION] [MENTION=101553]t-man[/MENTION] [MENTION=96255]BHarv[/MENTION]
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Troymclure
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Even though I have a 4.5" over long travel kit on, my truck is still enjoyable to drive on the street. Drive it daily. And offroad is great. I don't do super hardcore prerunning with large whoops and such, but bombing down forest roads with small bumps and jumps is awesome.
I don't have long travel, and no where to prerun up here, but I do hit the trails harder than I should! Superbumps on the front help me a ton, need them on the rear.
Now, if you want to seriously prerun you need to concentrate on the rear. It needs the most help. You can throw some good coilovers on the front and run the hell out of it, but the rear isn't as easy. You will need some offset arms like metal tech sells, long cushy coils and most importantly excellent shocks. Personally I'd check onto coilovers. Would require fab work, and a cantilever would be great if you can do it.
There are several kits for long travel on the front with what seems to be better reviews on the camburg kit. There is another kit made for the Tacoma that is much better and bigger, but it's a +4.5 on each side making you 9" wider. $$$
Now, if you want to seriously prerun you need to concentrate on the rear. It needs the most help. You can throw some good coilovers on the front and run the hell out of it, but the rear isn't as easy. You will need some offset arms like metal tech sells, long cushy coils and most importantly excellent shocks. Personally I'd check onto coilovers. Would require fab work, and a cantilever would be great if you can do it.
There are several kits for long travel on the front with what seems to be better reviews on the camburg kit. There is another kit made for the Tacoma that is much better and bigger, but it's a +4.5 on each side making you 9" wider. $$$
GangsterOfLove
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Pictures - specs?
Give us 2wd owners something to aspire to!
Give us 2wd owners something to aspire to!
BHarv
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Front
Maxtrac Spindles
Icon 2.5 Reservoirs (factory ride height)
Icon UCA's
SS Brake Lines
Rear
Icon 2.0 Reservoirs (custom length)
Icon 3" Overland Springs
SS Brake Lines
Extended Swaybar End Links
295/70R18 Nittos. Some trimming required at the front bumper but I could have probably tweaked the coilovers to gain the extra 1" or so to clear but wasn't willing to do that. Caster is pushed forward quite a bit so no body mount clearance issues.
I had no reason to go full long travel here in FL but I probably would have if I lived in CA. As for the ride. Way better than stock on the road. Handles most everything FL can throw at it offroad. As you know we lack the hardcore prerunning areas like CA but some decent trails can be had.
FYI - Went ahead and did new brakes all around and new front wheel bearings/hub assemblies. It's worth doing while everything is apart. Take your time and collect all your parts. Mine, like most others mentioned here, are a cornucopia of parts from different manufacturers.
Anyone running rear aftermarket lower control arms? I'm having some slight rubbing when fully compressed in the rear fenderwell. Would the adjustable lower control arms help bring the axle forward a bit in the wheel well? If so any tips on adjusting them?
Maxtrac Spindles
Icon 2.5 Reservoirs (factory ride height)
Icon UCA's
SS Brake Lines
Rear
Icon 2.0 Reservoirs (custom length)
Icon 3" Overland Springs
SS Brake Lines
Extended Swaybar End Links
295/70R18 Nittos. Some trimming required at the front bumper but I could have probably tweaked the coilovers to gain the extra 1" or so to clear but wasn't willing to do that. Caster is pushed forward quite a bit so no body mount clearance issues.
I had no reason to go full long travel here in FL but I probably would have if I lived in CA. As for the ride. Way better than stock on the road. Handles most everything FL can throw at it offroad. As you know we lack the hardcore prerunning areas like CA but some decent trails can be had.
FYI - Went ahead and did new brakes all around and new front wheel bearings/hub assemblies. It's worth doing while everything is apart. Take your time and collect all your parts. Mine, like most others mentioned here, are a cornucopia of parts from different manufacturers.
Anyone running rear aftermarket lower control arms? I'm having some slight rubbing when fully compressed in the rear fenderwell. Would the adjustable lower control arms help bring the axle forward a bit in the wheel well? If so any tips on adjusting them?
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BHarv
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I would go ahead and get the extended lines if you are going with anywhere over 3"+ like I was. If you go with Maxtrac spindles they come with the front extended SS lines. I went with this brake like kit from Slee Offroad (P/N STF1017). For $140 it's worth it.
Slee - Drivetrain - Brake Parts
Slee - Drivetrain - Brake Parts
Troymclure
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Heres some pics as requested. I really need a camera besides my iPhone....
Thefishguy77
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That's sick Troy
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Troymclure
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Thanks man
BlairB
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Lots of Bay Area members! Here is my truck. Probably a bit heavy to be considered a true prerunner, but I am running a Total Chaos +2" kit in the front, with 2.5" Kings in the Rear. Waiting on custom CSS real coils to counter the weight of the rear bumper, and probably going to do air bumps in the rear as well.
