Havin fun's build

having fun

having fun

New member
So, I figured I would ad my toy on here. Just something I'm putting together for some of the mild off road adventures I go on those camping tr
015.jpg
This my 08 v-6 sr5 model, I know no v-8, but, still my fun and does what I use it for.

At this time it is still stock with a 3" spacer lift with coilover rear shocks.
Have a connex 4600 turbo cb w/ wilson 5000 rooftop mount antena.




Have painted and clear coated front grill and rear emblim.





Got board one day and decided to get my off road rims ready for spring to put on some M/T's on them as the others have seen there days.



I have boxes of other items in the garage waiting to install waiting for my SW bumper and winch to arrive. Changing the coils and struts out, but, don't wish to have to stiff of a ride until then. Will probably do a picture build when that happens. Skid plates just came in to put with the other items on hold for install.

I have a 7000lbs. flat bed trailer w/electric brakes I pull with all the camping equiptment to go on it for me and the kids for a week or two bearried in the woods. Try to hide from everyone and the normal rat race of the city.

More to come.
 

Attachments

  • 015.jpg
    015.jpg
    137.2 KB · Views: 6,264
Last edited:
Register to hide this ad
Continue

Still haven't figured these computers out, not as easy as modding my toy.

133.jpg

144.jpg

145.jpg

003.jpg

006.jpg
 

Attachments

  • 133.jpg
    133.jpg
    133 KB · Views: 6,292
  • 144.jpg
    144.jpg
    134.2 KB · Views: 6,256
  • 145.jpg
    145.jpg
    133.7 KB · Views: 6,282
  • 003.jpg
    003.jpg
    128.9 KB · Views: 6,253
  • 006.jpg
    006.jpg
    126.2 KB · Views: 6,277
How is your rear coil over seup working for ya? What brand rear coil overs do you have and what spring rate do they have? What are the pro's and con's of this setup. I've Never hear of doing this before. I can only think it could cause articulation limitations. I does seem like it would be easier to install.. lol
 
I have stock coils in the rear with revtek spacer 2.5" in the rear. A blacksmith spring shop that modifies 4wd's has assorted shocks.

Used a monroematic shock for Ford 1/2 ton trucks, with 1200 lb capacity. He had to put my lower bushing from revtek shock into the eye let. The coilover shocks hole is smaller and had to press it in with a special epoxy. Still mounts on factory mount on the rear end. It pushed my hieght up a 1/2 an inch extra, now a 3" lift in the rear, not what i wanted to gain, but, when i put heavy loads on the rig, it drops down that 1/2 " only.

Feels like having a stiffer coil spring, but, smooth. Haven't tried off road yet. The principle is still the same as factory, but, with lift and not so bounce of a ride. More control with wieght so far. They are life time shocks.
 
Hey just thought I would say I'm excited/jealous for your new bumper, but also wondering when did you put in the order? Were you with the T4R group buy or did you order it before?
 
wadle5 said:
Hey just thought I would say I'm excited/jealous for your new bumper, but also wondering when did you put in the order? Were you with the T4R group buy or did you order it before?
Click to expand...

I ordered about Oct. approx when I joined this site officially. I preffered the cleaner, smother lines and didn't mind the wait. As others stated, took a little longer than stated time as was told, but, in before the season started. Bought as a b-day present for myself. No group buy.
 
SW bumper

Two semi old farts gave this heavy piece of steel a try, dam whipper snapper didn't show up due to " it was spring break and was just relaxing, when we going camping dad ". So here it is.

001.jpg

002.jpg

008.jpg

005.jpg
 

Attachments

  • 001.jpg
    001.jpg
    127.2 KB · Views: 5,954
  • 002.jpg
    002.jpg
    132 KB · Views: 6,009
  • 008.jpg
    008.jpg
    131 KB · Views: 6,000
  • 005.jpg
    005.jpg
    137.4 KB · Views: 5,966
continue

As when we get done with this, have all this laying on the ground wondering what is missing and what we forgot.

004.jpg

Needless to say, all extras and we had, still had to go to the hardware store with the frontend disassembled to get mounting hardware to mount the bumper.
 

Attachments

  • 004.jpg
    004.jpg
    136.1 KB · Views: 5,952
Yeah I have no time constraints either, and with the price it included an extra front skid. I notice you have aftermarket skids, so did you not use the extra Shrockworks piece. Lastly how did you get your bumper with the clean look and not to say Shrockworks on the front? Sorry for all the questions, I guess its just me getting answers and the closest I can get to enjoying my new bumper by living vicariously through yours. Estimated install time and difficulty?
 
wadle5 said:
Yeah I have no time constraints either, and with the price it included an extra front skid. I notice you have aftermarket skids, so did you not use the extra Shrockworks piece. Lastly how did you get your bumper with the clean look and not to say Shrockworks on the front? Sorry for all the questions, I guess its just me getting answers and the closest I can get to enjoying my new bumper by living vicariously through yours. Estimated install time and difficulty?
Click to expand...

Time frame wasn't an issue for me as I preferred the no protrutions past the bumper, clean lines and conformity shape to the vehicle. The extra plate they provide is to protect, cover the bottom of the radiator/ a/c, as it is now visible to hazards from rock and dabree that the plastic bumper used to cover- you couldn't see.
Mine in the picture was sent bare( not by request) and is aluminum- not sure why as they are steel usually. I'm not sure of not having there name anymore other than probably cost for extra cost to cut.
I also took my time and made sure to understand and make things with the install go together in one shot. Also some changing of things to incorporate with what I had already. Time was approx.-6hrs. As being a back yard mech.- and done many aspects of mechanics- to me a difficulty of 4.

No problem with all the questions, as many have helped me if I had questions also. Just happy to be able to return the favor to people. You can IB if you wish/need to. I'll be sending you an IB.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Members online

Total: 403 (members: 3, guests: 400)

Forum statistics

Threads
278,309
Messages
3,554,067
Members
248,016
Latest member
Advally Service

Share this page

Trending content

Back
Top