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New Pads

All the new stuff looks good! How do the new brakes feel? I have a set of tundra calipers laying around but I think I might just go the powerstop route since they are already rebuilt and powdercoated. Also do the brake pads squeak at all? I've heard ceramic pads tend to do that when it's cold out.

Sorry for the delay in responding. I needed to put some miles on it first. I must say, this is clearly one of the best mods you can do. There's absolutely no brake fade at all. My pads are not squeaking and I'm not seeing any brake dust on the wheels. I'll update you in the winter on the pads.

I also went with Wheelers Off Road stainless brake lines which helped a lot. I needed to prioritize my upgrades in order of importance and since a new bumper was in store with skid plates and bigger tires I wanted to make sure I had the braking power to support the additional weight without stressing the front end, engine and tranny.

This upgrade should be one of the highest on everyone's list. I look at it as preventive maintenance. Move it to the top of your list!!
 
New face lift and a 1" lift added

I though about color-matching the new bumper and the tubing on my sliders (Not installed yet) but I think the black actually looks good on the Imperial Jade paint. It adds a little contrast to the color along with the black tires.
 

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Here it sits with new armor

All of the Armor installed

  • Bud Built Skid Plates
  • Shrockworks Bumper
  • CBI Rock Sliders

Rear bumper and recovery gear (Warn 9000 winch) is next but not my next priority.

Fun build so far.
 

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Here's my junk, couldn't ever tell that 1 month before this picture it was totaled, on top of the clear was non existent when I bought it...now she looks great!!
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My 99 LTD with Supercharger

I bought this with a burned valve for $2700, it's been a fun drive, hope to keep it running for a few more years!
 

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My new 01 SR5

Just picked this fine lady up last week and treated her to new tires this afternoon. <blockquote class="imgur-embed-pub" lang="en" data-id="a/2qOI6"><a href="//imgur.com/2qOI6"></a></blockquote><script async src="//s.imgur.com/min/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Thanks! As for the SR5 emblem, I too was curious for I've never seen it also. I'll probably remove it once I remove the running boards next week.
 
Purchased in 2012 stock for $2200 with 283k miles
1999 base model
3rz
4x4
5speed

Now she's at 336,000 miles, needing a new (used) 3rz soon
 

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