Bought a stock 2001 Sport two weeks ago and...

[4-Ripcord]

I loved when I switched from OME to 5125s, it was night and day. Felt so much more smooth and planted at the same time.

 

[Hepar]

Noticeable in what way?

I loved when I switched from OME to 5125s, it was night and day. Felt so much more smooth and planted at the same time.

Pretty much exactly what Rip said. So much less harshness on normal roads while being super good and responsive over bumps. I'm heading to the coast this weekend. Hopefully I'll get a chance to play around with it a bit more out there.

 

[blcktpgsr]

Ha! Look who's been wheeling out their rig eh..with all that evidently dried up mud under there. Nice shiny shocks!:biggrin2:

 

[Hepar]

Ha! Look who's been wheeling out their rig eh..with all that evidently dried up mud under there. Nice shiny shocks!:biggrin2:

It has definitely seen its fair share of trails this summer. So many gorgeous spots all over this state. Time to get 'em dirty to match.

 

[DarkSideGTI]

Nice rig you got here. Also it's cool to see someone else into photography. I borrowed some of my buddies gear once and he had a 85mm f2.8 T/S lens. They are fun to play around with.

 

[TCMach]

Absolutely beautiful truck. The whole thing just flows together and looks like it was meant to be that way. Front bumper is awesome too!

 

[Hepar]

Absolutely beautiful truck. The whole thing just flows together and looks like it was meant to be that way. Front bumper is awesome too!

Thanks man. You're rig is definitely no slouch either.

 

[TCMach]

I try! What I wouldn't give for a job and a garage. College = no cash and no place to work. So the next time I drop my bank account to zero will be once this semester ends haha!

 

[GSPRunner]

Did you ever get your rear shocks tight? Oh that's right, that's not your thing.

 

[Hepar]

Did you ever get your rear shocks tight? Oh that's right, that's not your thing.

Sorry. What? Couldn't hear you over all of your rattles.

 

[GSPRunner]

Sorry. What? Couldn't hear you over all of your rattles.

Hey I'm finally rattle free!

 

[Hepar]

Hey I'm finally rattle free!

We'll see what it sounds like Sunday evening.

 

[SCRunner12]

How are your front turn signals attached to the bumper? Does Badlands have a special mount for them?

 

[Noynumal]

How are your front turn signals attached to the bumper? Does Badlands have a special mount for them?

Badlands attaches them for you when they install the bumper (I have the same one as Hepar).

 

[Hepar]

Badlands attaches them for you when they install the bumper (I have the same one as Hepar).

Well, I didn't get such fancy service. Lol. But that was because I took mine and painted it. They mount tabs on the underside of the bumper and you take the existing backing that your stock turning signals use and then use them on the bumper.

Might as well give another small update. Decided to buy a rocket box for my roof. Wanted a low-profile box that was as wide as I could go while still being able to put boards on my rack.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jkusuiphotography/8197215856/" title="DSC_5993 by Hepar1977, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8197/8197215856_74fb674437_b.jpg" width="1024" height="681" alt="DSC_5993"></a>

 

[JadatheRottweiler]

nice new accessory, I like my box except its the largest yakima box out there and prevents me from getting into all garages. Just make sure both sides are clicked in and only open from one side at a time. I learn the hard way...

 

[Hepar]

nice new accessory, I like my box except its the largest yakima box out there and prevents me from getting into all garages. Just make sure both sides are clicked in and only open from one side at a time. I learn the hard way...

Sounds like there's a story there.

 

[rickashay]

Truck looks great Jared. Love seeing all the green lushness of the west coast. hahaha

On a side note, I also have nearly ripped my Thule roof basket off the 4Runner before, dont forget it's up there like I did!! haha

 

[Hepar]

Truck looks great Jared. Love seeing all the green lushness of the west coast. hahaha

On a side note, I also have nearly ripped my Thule roof basket off the 4Runner before, dont forget it's up there like I did!! haha

Lol. Yeah. The good thing is that I only rock my bars and/or rocket box when I need it.

 

[e-caban]

Thanks. I love getting it dirty, but also love getting it clean again.

Small update. Decided to swap out my rear OME shocks for a set of Bilstein 5125's. Pretty noticeable difference!

Out with the old

In with the new

how did you get to mount them upside down (proper way) like that!?