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SkylineGTRracer
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Nice deal on the intake. You should look at getting a tune to get the most outta it.
jpless
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MB Gunner 6 Wheels + 165/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers
So I replaced my wheels and tires and got a great deal from Discount Tire Direct. For $1211 shipped, I got 4 17" MB Gunner 6 wheels in black with 265/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers mounted and balanced. Shipping was fast and it came with a full set of ALL-LOCKING lug nuts (not one lock nut per wheel, all 6 are locknuts)
Here are the pics:
Side:
Close-Up:
Wheel-well shot:
Dark Shot:
I love the look! I was originally thinking of getting the SE wheels and blacking them out but this turned out to be a cheaper option and I actually like these over the blacked out SE wheels! I'm going to keep the lugs chrome for a little pop but I'm glad I didn't get the machined lip or anything.
Originally, I was a little worried about the fit as the offset for these wheels and tires but they fit perfectly and there are no rubbing issues at all. Reverse-Full-Crank tested and passed!
I guess the FJ suspension is going to have to wait a little longer, maybe next summer, unless I get a good quote from Toyota. My service guy is great, he swapped these wheels and washed the truck for free.
So I replaced my wheels and tires and got a great deal from Discount Tire Direct. For $1211 shipped, I got 4 17" MB Gunner 6 wheels in black with 265/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers mounted and balanced. Shipping was fast and it came with a full set of ALL-LOCKING lug nuts (not one lock nut per wheel, all 6 are locknuts)
Here are the pics:
Side:
Close-Up:
Wheel-well shot:
Dark Shot:
I love the look! I was originally thinking of getting the SE wheels and blacking them out but this turned out to be a cheaper option and I actually like these over the blacked out SE wheels! I'm going to keep the lugs chrome for a little pop but I'm glad I didn't get the machined lip or anything.
Originally, I was a little worried about the fit as the offset for these wheels and tires but they fit perfectly and there are no rubbing issues at all. Reverse-Full-Crank tested and passed!
I guess the FJ suspension is going to have to wait a little longer, maybe next summer, unless I get a good quote from Toyota. My service guy is great, he swapped these wheels and washed the truck for free.
jpless
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FJ Trail Teams Bilstein Suspension Installed
here are the pics! Alignment was only slightly off after the lift but I busted a swaybar bolt which was a huge pain for dealership to fix, took a couple hours but didn't get charged for it all
before shot:
After Shot:
Pic of level on running board.
Driveway is completely level. Notice it shows slightly higher in the front but I'm thinking it will be completely even when it levels out.
I couldn't get the rear bilstein's in because I ran into an issue with my supplies:
The guy I bought it from must have drilled straight through the nut into the stud when taking it off his FJ. I did not want this snapping on a trail or something.
Ride is AWESOME, so happy with the results.
here are the pics! Alignment was only slightly off after the lift but I busted a swaybar bolt which was a huge pain for dealership to fix, took a couple hours but didn't get charged for it all
before shot:
After Shot:
Pic of level on running board.
Driveway is completely level. Notice it shows slightly higher in the front but I'm thinking it will be completely even when it levels out.
I couldn't get the rear bilstein's in because I ran into an issue with my supplies:
The guy I bought it from must have drilled straight through the nut into the stud when taking it off his FJ. I did not want this snapping on a trail or something.
Ride is AWESOME, so happy with the results.
krupnation
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Awesome man! Truck looks sick. Welcome to the "FJ" Club. I had some trouble with those PITA sway bar bolts as well but we got it all apart and back together.
SkylineGTRracer
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needs moar!
Doctor Subie
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lookin nice!
jpless
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you sound like my wallet!
Thanks guys, here's a comparison shot I got at lunch today:
i like mine better
zstampe
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thanks guys! hopefully zstampe is satisfied now too, although I will probably end up adding more height at some point, i'm completely satisfied with it...for now
Ha ha love it man! Looks good. Makes that one with ghetto chrome rims look ret@rded.
Casper421
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I hear ya dude! Just save up a little and get yourself some 5100's for a little more lift.
JPWendtinc
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This is a great thread man.
You have given me some good ideas. I love your truck.
You have given me some good ideas. I love your truck.
jpless
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thanks guys. I didn't think the bilsteins gave any extra height but I figure I'm at 60k so when I get closer to 100k I might swap out with 5100s and a 1.5" rear spacer.
JPWendtinc, let me know if you have any questions, always glad to help out others. This forum is where I found out how to do almost everything.
JPWendtinc, let me know if you have any questions, always glad to help out others. This forum is where I found out how to do almost everything.
TheTuckerTaxi
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Any updates? It's been over a week since your last mod. :flamethrwoer2: Still thinking about getting a CB? I'm back and forth. I want one but I need one that mounts super low / folds down. Decision Decisions...
I think I saw you at Hamburger Hamlet or Chipotle a couple weeks ago.
I think I saw you at Hamburger Hamlet or Chipotle a couple weeks ago.
