So my plan for the front is to do the TRD Tundra front coilovers, Tundra big brake swap, and replace the LBJs. I was wondering if it's easier to do all these at the same time, or if it's not much of a difference to do them at separate times. I figured it may be easier to get the front coilovers in and change out the LBJs with the rotors off? Opinions?
Lift, Brake, LBJ Sequence?
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So Many Roads
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Both the lift and LBJ's will require an alignment; you can save some cash by doing those at the same time.
shadow247
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Yeah it took me about 8 hours to do mine, I haven't done the TRD brakes yet though.
You should definitely look at you Inner/Outer Tie Rods when you are in there. Just disconnect the Outer Tie rod from the knuckle, lift it up, it should stay in place. If it falls down then you need new Inner Tie rods.
BrianSD_42
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Also do your radiator. The radiator failure and LBJ are really the only fairly common failures to worry about. Be sure to get a Koyo or OEM.
I prefer to buy Genuine OEM parts from here: Camelback Toyota Parts - Genuine OEM Parts - Free Shipping
They are based out of AZ and sell for about 30% less than normal dealer $$
Do not go with NAPA/AUTOZONE/MOOG/EBAY/AMAZON parts. Don't do it!!!!
I prefer to buy Genuine OEM parts from here: Camelback Toyota Parts - Genuine OEM Parts - Free Shipping
They are based out of AZ and sell for about 30% less than normal dealer $$
Do not go with NAPA/AUTOZONE/MOOG/EBAY/AMAZON parts. Don't do it!!!!
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it would be nice to be able to get an alignment done at home (as often as needed) as well as anywhere throughout the U.S. (e.g. during a road trip away from home, as needed), so I was wondering whether there are any nationwide chains offering quality "lifetime alignments" which are even worth considering? if so, then do they have any restrictions?
WrexHAmm
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If I were to do it I would go in a pretty similar order to this. I'd start with the coilovers and lbjs. It will make it easier to install the coilovers if you disconnect the lbjs and then reconnect them with new ones. I found that out when I added a top plate spacer to my Tundras and couldn't get enough drop to reinstall it.
+1 on the inner and outer tie rods. I just did mine this weekend and the inner tie rods were shot. Used NAPA Premium parts. If you already have the lbj off then replacing the inner and outer tie rods is pretty simple and straight forward.
I'd personally wait until you complete the lbj and coilover project before hitting the brake upgrade. I just find that even though it's only supposed to "take a couple of hours" or whatever I always hit snags, break a tool, or get interrupted. Also, if you have a problem after an install it's easier to determine the culprit if you have done less work. Either way best of luck and let us know if you have any issues!
+1 on the inner and outer tie rods. I just did mine this weekend and the inner tie rods were shot. Used NAPA Premium parts. If you already have the lbj off then replacing the inner and outer tie rods is pretty simple and straight forward.
I'd personally wait until you complete the lbj and coilover project before hitting the brake upgrade. I just find that even though it's only supposed to "take a couple of hours" or whatever I always hit snags, break a tool, or get interrupted. Also, if you have a problem after an install it's easier to determine the culprit if you have done less work. Either way best of luck and let us know if you have any issues!
WrexHAmm
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Firestone. I think I paid around $160 but very much worth it. Only restriction I have found is they give you a funny look when you go in so often for an alignment. I've used it about 6 times now. Between going off road to hitting massive pot holes and replacing front end parts piece by piece it nice to know you can get it aligned for free. A lot of $$$ to fork over up front but one less thing to worry about when you think about all the work you do to your rig.
Ok, thanks y'all. That's what I thought. I wanted to do the work 1 at a time since I'm on a budget...but sounds like it'll be easier to group the work together. I supposed I'll just start gathering parts, then do the LBJs, lift, and tie rods first...then do the brakes. Plus, I'll need new wheels to fit over the brakes (unless I grind, which I'm hesitant to do). Man, oh man...$$$!!!
shadow247
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I think of it this way. I can spend 4-500 a month on a new vehicle that I don't like all that much, or I can spend a few thousand a year maintaining/upgrading an older vehicle that I really enjoy driving.
audiness
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These are the 3 mods I have done to my truck. I did them all on different days. Here is my estimate:
LBJs - do those first. Took me probably 4-5 hours total, as I did not know what I was doing at first.
Tundra Brake Upgrade - WELL WORTH the price, took maybe 3-4 hours
Tundra /OME lift - Took me a full 8+ hour day. Spent a lot of time messing with taking apart the old coilovers because I re-used my top hats. If I would have just bought new top-hats and assembeled the coilovers beforehand, i would have done the full lift install in about 6 hours.
LBJs - do those first. Took me probably 4-5 hours total, as I did not know what I was doing at first.
Tundra Brake Upgrade - WELL WORTH the price, took maybe 3-4 hours
Tundra /OME lift - Took me a full 8+ hour day. Spent a lot of time messing with taking apart the old coilovers because I re-used my top hats. If I would have just bought new top-hats and assembeled the coilovers beforehand, i would have done the full lift install in about 6 hours.
