MGarage 2008 SR5 Build

[MGarage]

35,000 Hard Miles on this one!!
Got this Stock Rig Yesterday. This will be a Quick Build up Since I already have all the parts.
The Beginning:

Belly:

Front:

Cargo:

Parts:

Rollers:

The Wheels are the ones I am using, Just not the same offset...(I know someone will notice the high offset ;-) )


Info:
I went out on a limb with this truck and Lift. Did my own research, R&D, etc. Use at your own risk. :cheers:

Price: about 550.00 shipped
Pro Comp FJ Cruiser 3" Suspension Lift PN: K5074B
ProComp Springs are Similar to OME FJ Heavy Duty Springs F&R

3 inch Lift Kit with ES Shocks
Lift Height: 3 Inches (4.5" on 4Runner)
Front Lift: Coil Springs
Steering Correction: Not Required
Rear Lift: Coil SpringsIncludes: Sway Bar Brackets and Related Hardware
Shocks: Front ES6000 Spring Seat Shocks and Rear ES9000 Shocks
Shock Boots: Not Included
Max Tire Size (Inches): 33 X 12.50
Wheel Size Range (Inches): 17 + Wheel Width Range (Inches) :8 to 9
Min-Max Backspace (Inches): 4 to 4.75

My Notes(so far): Needs a front Diff Drop, and maybe HD Upper control Arms/Ball Joint

 

[MGarage]

Lift is installed. Raised the front a little over 4 inches. The rear came up about 3.5"

What a pain to install the front coils. Had to use a wall mounted strut compressor. None of my standard compressors would fit around the coils due to the thickness of the steel wire.
My expectation was a horrible ride from the difference in spring coil diameter, but it turned out ok.

Rides smooth, the shocks in the rear could be better.

I'll post some pics tomorrow....

 

[Juanto]

What lift is that and how much did it cost? I'm looking to do a lift in the near future.

 

[blcktpgsr]

That thing is gonna look shweet, I have the same tires on my 3rd gen.

 

[MGarage]

Lift is Done!

Here is a Pic Next to a Dodge 2500 Diesel for comparison....the door sills are the same height!!

It should go up another inch or so with the tires!!

Now if Ultra would stop playing with my emotions and send the correct bolt pattern and offset!!

 

[810moto]

Looks good. How about sharing some details about what you bought for the lift, where you got it from, how long it took to do it and so on.

 

[MGarage]

After the Lift:

 

[810moto]

Edited...

thanks, maybe a pic of that upper control arm and a better shot of the runner? how far is it pushed down with this lift.

thanks for the info.

 

[rx900]

Here is a Pic Next to a Dodge 2500 Diesel for comparison....the door sills are the same height!!

It should go up another inch or so with the tires!!

Now if Ultra would stop playing with my emotions and send the correct bolt pattern and offset!!

Would you happen to know where that skid plate is from? I've been searching online and can only find a Tacoma one. Yours looks like the Tacoma one but I want to double check before ordering the Tacoma one. Thanks

 

[MGarage]

Would you happen to know where that skid plate is from? I've been searching online and can only find a Tacoma one. Yours looks like the Tacoma one but I want to double check before ordering the Tacoma one. Thanks

Don't waste your time with that skid plate, it is only for looks. Unless that is what you want it for...

 

[rx900]

Don't waste your time with that skid plate, it is only for looks. Unless that is what you want it for...

Ya I'm not using it for functionality, only for looks :hiding: hehe Wanna send yours over to me?

 

[MGarage]

Ya I'm not using it for functionality, only for looks :hiding: hehe Wanna send yours over to me?

Maybe, Check back when you see a bumper installed!! btw- it is beat to hell.

 

[rx900]

Maybe, Check back when you see a bumper installed!! btw- it is beat to hell.

Oh then it's ok lol...

 

[MGarage]

Clears the Body Mount, Had to trim the fender liner and bumper a few inches...

 

[MGarage]

Stage 1 PicZorz

Here we are at "Stage 1" Lift+Wheels/Tires.

Detailed, and serviced. Repainted and used anti seize on all of the corroded items...

Looking better, with TONS more clearance!! :biggrin2:

Width (+12mm Wheels)

 

[MGarage]

Side angle:

 

[kylebacc]

That thing is AWESOME.

 

[THES0FAK1NG]

Nice looking rig. I was actually going to do the SAME procomp setup as you did when I was forming a gameplan to lift my 4R. Kudos.

 

[08medic4x4]

I hate how much I love your truck, perfect lift in my opinion, with that being said, what problems will you encounter with it? you mentioned diff drop, and are you going to need new UCA's? how is it holding up? very interested.

 

[jacob_wood]

Do you have any updates on the lift? How it rides, wheels, and if there are any changes you would make?