My money pit...99 Highlander sport build

[GentryGoon]

Those will look clean!

 

[idol4life]

Ive got a 99 Sport also. They come factory with 1" taller springs than all other 3rd gens. I am thinking about doing some bilstein 5100 also. Im curious what level did you use on the strut? was it the 1.25" or 2.5"?

 

[gotopless]

Like the build, keep it up!

 

[RockyMtnHigh]

Ive got a 99 Sport also. They come factory with 1" taller springs than all other 3rd gens. I am thinking about doing some bilstein 5100 also. Im curious what level did you use on the strut? was it the 1.25" or 2.5"?

They're at 2.5" right now, but I want to go a little higher so that might change.

 

[RockyMtnHigh]

Like the build, keep it up!

Thanks, I have a lot of stuff going on this weekend. Stay tuned :eyebrows:

 

[RockyMtnHigh]

Update!!

Installed the new painted flares and also installed my Whitson's Rack!! Which I absolutely love. I was originally going to rattle can it but after some thought I decided to do it right and get it powdercoated. Heres a pic after a quick bath.

Also did this.....

Put in an aftermarket rear view mirror w/ compass & temp

Now I have all of this to put in....

 

[BillIam]

ohh yes sir i must say your truck is *****in!how much was it for the driveshaft rebuild, I'd like to do mine soon just need to find a donor shaft. are you doing the stereo install yourself?

 

[RockyMtnHigh]

ohh yes sir i must say your truck is *****in!how much was it for the driveshaft rebuild, I'd like to do mine soon just need to find a donor shaft. are you doing the stereo install yourself?

Thanks! It cost me about $200 and that included the U joints. I installed the stereo myself. Im no professional but I've always done my own cars so it turned out ok. I'll post some more pics soon.

 

[Jtwo]

Looks good man!

 

[TRDteen]

so jealous! looks great!!:hungry:

 

[RockyMtnHigh]

Thanks for the compliments!

 

[4runnerfevr]

So what are you getting mileage wise on the 285/75R16? They look great.

 

[RockyMtnHigh]

So what are you getting mileage wise on the 285/75R16? They look great.

Thanks, I get around 17-18 mostly highway

 

[RockyMtnHigh]

Stereo update:

Head Unit - Pioneer Avic-940bt
Amplifier - JL Audio HD600/4 channel amp
Sub Amp - JL Audio XD600/1 Mono amp
Front components - JL Audio CS-650
Rear components - JL Audio CS-525
Subwoofer - JL Audio 10W-1 in Stealthbox

PICS:

Carpet removed

Head unit installed

Sub Amp installed under rear seat in factory jack location

Amp mounted under drivers seat

Carpet cleaned and replaced

JL Audio Stealthbox installed

 

[BillIam]

looks awesome, i wish my brown interior was grey was it a pain pulling the center console? Thats what im not looking forward to myself, I have the rear climate controls in mine tho. did you run all new speaker wires also?

 

[RockyMtnHigh]

looks awesome, i wish my brown interior was grey was it a pain pulling the center console? Thats what im not looking forward to myself, I have the rear climate controls in mine tho. did you run all new speaker wires also?

The center console wasn't really that bad. if I recall there is 4 screws on the sides and 2 10mm bolts under the lid. Just be sure to remove the knob on your rear heater control. Yes I ran all new speaker wire which was the most difficult. I should've taken more pictures of the process.

 

[BillIam]

are you still running the stock size battery and alternator?

 

[RockyMtnHigh]

are you still running the stock size battery and alternator?

Yes, but a brand new battery. The power supply on these JL Audio amps don't require a huge battery and alternator. (so I'm told) I've been really cranking it and they haven't clipped or gotten hot yet.

 

[RockyMtnHigh]

Update

Got my springs and I should have them in this weekend. I ended up going with the Toytec/Eibach springs in the front and the Toytec Superflex springs for the rear. I will post pics after the install! :bravo::whoo:

 

[4yotaguy]

Installed the new painted flares and also installed my Whitson's Rack!! Which I absolutely love. I was originally going to rattle can it but after some thought I decided to do it right and get it powdercoated. Heres a pic after a quick bath.

Also did this.....

Put in an aftermarket rear view mirror w/ compass & temp

Now I have all of this to put in....

Wow not wasting time I love it! Looks awesome!