Mstudt's SR5 Build & Adventure Thread

[the great him]

id go with tundra 5100s(same as the tacoma/4runner but with two more ajustment settings for finer tuning...) and the toytec eibach 3" lift coils up front. and the 5125s from toytec in the back -they come with the custom mounts to make installation easier. as for the rear coils, i am running LC 80 coils(8wraps) and i love them, but if i didnt have them id probably either go with an OME rear coil, 861(i think is the number id go with) but thats for a good 3-4" of lift in the back

 

[MStudt]

id go with tundra 5100s(same as the tacoma/4runner but with two more ajustment settings for finer tuning...) and the toytec eibach 3" lift coils up front. and the 5125s from toytec in the back -they come with the custom mounts to make installation easier. as for the rear coils, i am running LC 80 coils(8wraps) and i love them, but if i didnt have them id probably either go with an OME rear coil, 861(i think is the number id go with) but thats for a good 3-4" of lift in the back

With the Tundra 5100's, I'd have 5 settings vs 3 settings with the 4runner ones correct? Is everything else the same, length, mounting, and so on? I remember reading about the 861's, those are for FJ80's? I've heard that they are a lot taller then the 891's, but of course I have no first hand experience with these. I'd be looking to keep it some what level to a slight rake.

I really appreciate all the help I'm getting. This forum is a lot kinder to the newb's then Pirate ever was!

 

[the great him]

Tundra and taco bilstiens are all the same on the outside, I think valving might be slightly different but I'm not sure, no one has ever complained about the tundra ones. And yes the only difference that I know of is the amount of settings. The top, middle and bottom settings are all the same, just the tundra adds two more settings in between the tacos. Yeah the 861s are a lift coil for the LC 80 so those would be way to tall for us.

 

[MStudt]

Tundra and taco bilstiens are all the same on the outside, I think valving might be slightly different but I'm not sure, no one has ever complained about the tundra ones. And yes the only difference that I know of is the amount of settings. The top, middle and bottom settings are all the same, just the tundra adds two more settings in between the tacos. Yeah the 861s are a lift coil for the LC 80 so those would be way to tall for us.

Here's what I'm thinking about getting.
Bilstein 5100 HD front
Toytec/Eibach front coils
Bilstein 5125 rear
OME 891 rear coils
Diff drop kit
Extended rear brake line
Panhard drop
Shock bushing kits

Is there anything I'm missing from my list, or something else I should consider?

 

[NachoPitt]

I trolled a few of the tundra boards before I found a nearly new set of shocks and springs. I was able to buy the complete assembly and sell the shocks to offset the cost. Some guys run Moogs too.

I have heard good things about the Eibachs.

 

[gs300tt]

We live in the out skirts of Pacific. I've got more rock at this house then I know what to do with, and a lot of sandstone too!

You may want to check out Mo4wd - Index they have a mostly stock truck event on Sep 22 (not exactly sure on that date). The park is only an hour or so away from you.

Ben

 

[the great him]

Here's what I'm thinking about getting.
Bilstein 5100 HD front
Toytec/Eibach front coils
Bilstein 5125 rear
OME 891 rear coils
Diff drop kit
Extended rear brake line
Panhard drop
Shock bushing kits

Is there anything I'm missing from my list, or something else I should consider?

im not sure why you are getting the shock bushing kit, as the shocks should already come with their bushings... the diff drop is not a necessity, but useful (some will argue that).

 

[gs300tt]

Here's what I'm thinking about getting.
Bilstein 5100 HD front
Toytec/Eibach front coils
Bilstein 5125 rear
OME 891 rear coils
Diff drop kit
Extended rear brake line
Panhard drop
Shock bushing kits

Is there anything I'm missing from my list, or something else I should consider?

If you are going to be camping and putting a lot of weight in the rear I would shy away from the 891's. I know they say they are for more weight but with just my CBI rear and nothing in the cargo area they saged in two months on me.

 

[MStudt]

If you are going to be camping and putting a lot of weight in the rear I would shy away from the 891's. I know they say they are for more weight but with just my CBI rear and nothing in the cargo area they saged in two months on me.

What would you suggest? I'll be adding a bumper, sleeping platform with storage, backpacking gear, kayaks, and bikes. I'll easily have and extra 200lbs at any given time.

 

[the great him]

LC 9 wraps.... they will give you 5-6" lift empty but with the load you will have you should sit about 3.5-4" in the back and still have a good ride and crazy flex


sorry i didnt realize you would have that kinda load, i guess i just missed that part of things my bad -see arent you glad you posted up here and others chimed in with their thoughts?

 

[MStudt]

LC 9 wraps.... they will give you 5-6" lift empty but with the load you will have you should sit about 3.5-4" in the back and still have a good ride and crazy flex


sorry i didnt realize you would have that kinda load, i guess i just missed that part of things my bad -see arent you glad you posted up here and others chimed in with their thoughts?

Very glad. I'm not really sure on the weight of a new bumper, and I'm sure the platform with storage will at least be 100lbs. If we take our backpacking gear, maybe another 60-70lbs. The weight in the rear of course will very with every trip, some will have more weight, and some might not have any.

It seems like the LC 9 wraps would give it a lot of rake with just 3" in the front.

 

[the great him]

yeah if you are going light they would give a good amount of rake. its the reason im not gonna run mine till i have a rear bumper on my runner. your other option is a set of LC 7 wraps or the OME 891s, with a set of air bags to keep the height under load

 

[MStudt]

yeah if you are going light they would give a good amount of rake. its the reason im not gonna run mine till i have a rear bumper on my runner. your other option is a set of LC 7 wraps or the OME 891s, with a set of air bags to keep the height under load

I might just stick with the 891's. Would you still recommend getting air bags with those springs?

 

[the great him]

yeah it wouldnt be a bad idea, if for nothing else you can really fine tune the spring rate with the air bags, if you dont like the ride or its too soft then add a little air, or if you are dragging to much butt then put some air in the level it out. i run air bags and i love them.

 

[MStudt]

yeah it wouldnt be a bad idea, if for nothing else you can really fine tune the spring rate with the air bags, if you dont like the ride or its too soft then add a little air, or if you are dragging to much butt then put some air in the level it out. i run air bags and i love them.

I might go ahead and do that. Thanks a lot

 

[MStudt]

Thanks for all the help. I'm won't be doing any work for a week as so, since we're heading out to Colorado for a little backpacking. We plan on doing a couple nights of dispersed camping near Stillwater Pass. From there we'll head into the Never Summer Wilderness for a couple nights a backpacking. The only downfall to the trip is we're not taking the 4runner, instead we'll be taking our other Jeep. I'll get some pictures up when we get back.

 

[MStudt]

Started getting some interior work done today. The is to order our suspension this coming Friday and install it the first weekend in October.

I was able to get some work done on the beginning stages of the sleeping platform. I'm building two individual drawers with a small opening in between for something (don't know what yet).

Started by removing the backing on the seats.


Seat backs are out, and so are the cushions (just no picture).


We took the rear seat completely out since this is going to be a dedicated camping car. We also doubt there will ever be a passenger riding along with us, and if by chance there we'll figure that part out.

Two pieces of wood the same size, one for each side.


We started by using the cargo mat as a template for the wheel well opens.


Four side were cut to the same length and pocket drilled with a Kreg Jig.


Both bottoms cut and fitting the sides to them, as well as the back.


Both compartment in place. I plan on building a small box in between the two halves.


The overall height of the platform is going to be roughly 5-3/4" with 4-1/4" drawers. With the drawer roughly being 16" wide and 40" deep. The trick is going to find drawer slide long enough to support drawers that long. Hopefully I get some more done this week.

 

[MStudt]

Not as much progress as I hoped for from today. Still though, I was able to get more done, and will be back at it tomorrow.

I have no pictures of this, but I added an extra 1/2" of sheathing to the bottom of my drawers. With as long as they are, they sat on the lip just behind where the back seats were. Without the extra 1/2" there was a nice gap under the drawers and the carpet. After adding the extra sheathing, it pretty much leveled out the back end.

Fitting the drawer slides, both sides were the same so I'll just show one of them.


First drawer is done, both are the same as well.


First drawer in place.


First drawer opened.


Drivers side in place.


Both in place, and open they open just about the right distance.


Tomorrow I'm hoping to install two PVC tubes between the drawers and work on the section where the back seats were. At this point I have spend $0 on the entire platform. Hoping to complete the entire at no cost to me, with the exception of carpeting for the top.

 

[MStudt]

Been at it for a couple hours now, and here is the progress so far. Still a lot more to come today though.

Got the PVC for my storage tubes cut. Spacer blocks cut and drilled to hold the tube. Used 2" sch40, and drilled out holes at 2-3/8".


All framed in.


In the the 4runner.
L]

This tube is going to hold the awning and frame that we're going to make for the back of the 4runner. Should be just about the right size to hold the material and old tent poles we're using I could have been about 10" longer, but I would have needed to spend money on that.

 

[MStudt]

The next section is finished and in place. Now I'm ready to start the last section behind the front seats. The section I just did is cut to fit snugly against the drawer boxes in the rear. This box is most likely going to store our trekking poles or some other longer items.

The finished box.


Test fit.


Test fit, with the next bottom section in place.