Hey from Houston

[pj2006]

Hey everybody - new member here. I'm looking forward to reading your posts and contributing.

I'm interested in starting a project with my 2006 SR5 (pictured) soon - she's got 75k miles and I feel like it's time to spruce her up a bit. I'm a mechanical novice, however; the most advanced task I've handled is the cleaning of the mass airflow sensor. Beyond something like that, I'd just cause damage.

I'd like to put some money into the suspension. I already purchased new tires, but I feel like the ride could be a little better. It's tough in Houston with our horrible roads.

I did a search for this topic but honestly didn't know what I was reading. If anyone could recommend a suspension project that will cost me $1000 or less, I'd love to hear your suggestions.

Thanks,
PJ

 

[Tayzorz]

Welcome! Good to see a new member from houston, hopefully i'll see you around!

and I know what you mean with our horrible roads *cough westheimer cough*

Some people have gotten bilstein 5100 shocks along with FJ Cruiser coils for a little bit of a lift and improved ride quality for a really low price.

 

[pj2006]

Some people have gotten bilstein 5100 shocks along with FJ Cruiser coils for a little bit of a lift and improved ride quality for a really low price.

Where can I get these? Also can anyone recommend a shop to have them installed?

Thanks!

 

[Dirtyfingers]

Hello there I know exactly what you're talking about terrible roads, especially downtown. But some good shops would be in katy look up katy cycle works aka trucks n stuff, pretty good people good prices. Or if you can get ahold of a buddy you know that has mechanical experience they could probably help you save some money. Hope this helps, and welcome hopefully I'll be back in Texas soon to meet up with ya!

 

[Mytoy4]

Welcome!

 

[Tayzorz]

Where can I get these? Also can anyone recommend a shop to have them installed?

Thanks!

you can get them off of toyteclifts.com or 4wheelparts. Or maybe even craigslist or ebay. Some guy was selling a full set for $200.

You can get them installed at the 4WheelParts on hwy 6 & westheimer, the guys there are really cool and will do a great job, but they will charge an arm and a leg.

 

[kris022]

you can get them off of toyteclifts.com or 4wheelparts. Or maybe even craigslist or ebay. Some guy was selling a full set for $200.

You can get them installed at the 4WheelParts on hwy 6 & westheimer, the guys there are really cool and will do a great job, but they will charge an arm and a leg.

Exactly what Travis said. However, my schedule is finally freeing up and I will be down for a mod day. I have done lifts before so I can def help out with that.

 

[Tengu]

Sounds like ya'll haven't hit kirkwood between westheimer and memorial. And howdy good luck. If you are on the west side several of us have recently gotten together to do some work, so I'm sure it can be worked out.