My slow build thread

[Dylan]

I have the LT version so they are load C. Great tires.. Quiet, lightweight and the skinnys are fine if you can push them out with spidertrax.

Nice...that's what I went with. An additional 5lbs per tire hasn't really affected much in the way of MPGs thankfully. Did you have any issues with bearings or CVs with the additionaly weight/circumference?

 

[scottblink23]

OME Lift Installed

Installed an OME lift yesterday, with help from my brother-in-law. After 6 hours, it was a success! I did break a @&$% ABS sensor line so I'll have to figure out how to get that fixed..

Anyways, the details:

Replaced my Daystar 2.5 / 1.5 with an OME lift:

Up front:
885 Coils
OME Nitro Shocks
.5 Top Spacer
Toytec Diff Drop

In the back:
Toytec Superflex Coils
OME Nitro Shocks

I took before & after measurements from the center cap to fender. Please note, these aren't stock measurements, but measurements going from a Daystar to an OME lift. I was hoping to get an additional 1.5 inches and even when the lift settles, I'm confident I'll be there.

Before w/Daystar 2.5 - Front:
Driver - 21.25
Passenger - 21

Before w/DayStar 1.5 - Rear:
Driver - 22.75
Passenger - 22.75

After w/OME - Front:
Driver - 23.5
Passenger - 23.75

After w/OME - Rear:
Driver - 24
Passenger - 24

So, before things settle, I gained +2.5 inches in the front and 1.25 inches in the rear. Onto the pictures! Oh, I never took pictures when I added the brush guard and Hella lights.

 

[scottblink23]

More Pics - OME

After pics

 

[scottblink23]

After Pics

More After Pics

 

[scottblink23]

Alignment

Got an alignment today and the difference is night and day. My 4R is still stiffer with the OME suspension, but it drives so much smoother after an alignment.

I plan on tackling the ABS sensor lines this weekend.

 

[NuclearN8]

Got an alignment today and the difference is night and day. My 4R is still stiffer with the OME suspension, but it drives so much smoother after an alignment.

I plan on tackling the ABS sensor lines this weekend.

these may help... http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/143173-broken-abs-speed-sensor-harness-fix.html

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/88578-help-vsc-trac-vsc-off-abs-lights-2.html

 

[scottblink23]

these may help... http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/143173-broken-abs-speed-sensor-harness-fix.html

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/88578-help-vsc-trac-vsc-off-abs-lights-2.html

Thanks a lot man! My plan is to follow the first link's advice and find the break(s), solder the ends and re-wrap in a plastic/rubber tube.

 

[jsmith21]

How's the ride with 885's? I'm thinking of upgrading to 885's, 886's, or 887's. 886's would probably be too harsh with no bumper yet though.

 

[scottblink23]

How's the ride with 885's? I'm thinking of upgrading to 885's, 886's, or 887's. 886's would probably be too harsh with no bumper yet though.

The ride is stiffer but I got the 885s mainly bc I wanted the mad amount of lift plus I'm going to get a Demello bumper sometime in the future. With a v6 I wouldn't go higher than the 885

 

[hearno]

Looks great with the lift. You gotta knock out the BHLM so they match the rest of the truck.

 

[scottblink23]

Looks great with the lift. You gotta knock out the BHLM so they match the rest of the truck.

I was talking to my brother in law about that when we were installing the lift. It's definitely on my "to-do".

 

[hearno]

I was talking to my brother in law about that when we were installing the lift. It's definitely on my "to-do".

If you were any kind of close I'd say stop by and we'd have it done in less than 3 hours. I've done it so many times on a 4th gen now it's second nature. The hardest part for me is waiting for the paint to dry in between coats.

 

[scottblink23]

Gobi

Finally, after 20 weeks, my GOBI Stealth Rack came in.

I haven't updated this thread in a while and my 4R has definitely changed since my last post. I'll update with pics after the weekend.

 

[f5000sl]

Sweet. Can't wait to see it. How are you liking the Grabbers?

 

[anakinsky]

Nice!

 

[scottblink23]

Sweet. Can't wait to see it. How are you liking the Grabbers?

Oh you mean the poor mans BFGs?

I love them. They are surprisingly quiet and smooth. I've got about 20k miles on them and they still have a ton of tread.

 

[scottblink23]

GOBI Rack Installed

Installed the rack this weekend. It was a pretty straight forward install.. The instructions were detailed and this forum (plus a few YouTube videos) were helpful! Sorry the darker pictures -- I plan on posting new pictures when time permits.

Now I just have to figure out which light bar to get ...

 

[williamteichroeb]

nice build buddy!

following your build! Nice work buddy. I posted a couple questions for you on an OME thread, if you don't mind answering them whenever you get a few minutes . I didn't see your build when I posted it so bear that in mind. Having said that, just wondering how you're liking the suspension setup now with the 285's? Anything you would have changed? Still no diff drop? have you torn all your cv boots yet? I don't think I'll be doing the diff drop either but plan on replacing with stronger booted CVJ axles when mine fully crap out.

Also I noticed you had mentioned wanting to go with a demello bumper? I just bought one and installed it myself a few weeks ago. I can take as many photos as you might want and answer any questions you have. It's a super well constructed bumper and I have absolutely no regrets at all!

Cheers buddy, and thanks for your help!
Will from Fernie, BC

 

[scottblink23]

CBI Bumper

My CBI bumper came in today. I'm installing it next week with a Warn VR8000 winch and some PIAA 510s.

:whoo:

 

[scottblink23]

CBI Bumper

Installed the bumper, PIAA 510s and Warn VR8000 winch. I love it and my 4R rides so much smoother. I went with the 885 springs when I got my lift and the additional weight of the bumper really increases the ride quality.