Seattle Area Maintenance and Meet

[rideexileex]

So this is where I got the idea from:
Control arm bushing kit - Toytec Lifts: Toyota Lift Kits: FJ Cruiser Lift Kits, Tacoma Lift Kits, Tundra Lift Kits, 4 Runner Lift Kits, Sequoia Lift Kits, Toyota Truck Lift Kits

But I looked on the energysuspension website and I didnt see anything listed... maybe some of their universal stuff will work?

 

[hcck3d]

I am going to give energy a call on Monday as well as look around for how other people have possibly done it. Have seen some used ones on eBay. From Spokane of all places.

Anyone heard of ROCA? This is their parent company Megan Racing.
For both, $125. I can see saving myself a lot of headache from trying to stuff a bushing into a non-replaceable bushing hole.

Screw it. Giving them a try. Should be here before next weekend. Now to order front struts...

 

[pirbhai]

Sorry for the late reply, was at school till 3 last night and was caught up with meeting a friend visiting from our of state.. Thanks for letting me know about the tire sizes. Also, double thanks for offering help, I could definitely use it!! That's pretty awesome that your in Bellevue too. I'm in the crossroads/ Bellevue-Redmond boarder. I am done with all my finals on Monday so I'm free from then till the 2nd

When is your break? I'm in Bellevue too. My work is going to be pretty hectic over the next several weeks, but if I can break free I'd be down to lend a hand.

And my answers to your questions (not necessarily the right answers, so take them with a grain of salt)
-you should be able to clear them. You might have some rubbing so some pounding and cutting might be needed
-33's are just that 33" tall tires. 35's are 35" tall. And yes, those 285's are technically just under 33" tall
-clearance, especially when it comes to your UCA's will also depend on the offset of the wheels you run.

 

[hcck3d]

Replaced the valve covers and took a picture to see if anyone noticed anything I didn't. Thanks!

 

[the great him]

you play with that pic in lightroom? lol that the pic has a blue tent to is but the internals are made of gold...


that think looks clean to me, i see nothing wrong

 

[hcck3d]

Flash on my camera phone. Haha

 

[GSPRunner]

Saw a 99-00 Millenium Silver Limited on 405 Sunday afternoon, lift, stock 5 stars with wheel spacers and an ARB. Anyone on here? Was right by the 522 interchange.

 

[hcck3d]

Curious, I will be installing '99 tall springs soon and just now thought about the panhard bar. Do you think I'll need to make a bracket to drop it down with just a 1" lift.

 

[CodyX36]

Not at all, unless you're going up to around 3 or more inches, you'll be fine.

 

[pirbhai]

hey guys, i have a few more questions, im finally on spring break and want to put on the suspension thats been in my garage for 2 weeks...

-do i need extended brake lines in the front too or just for the back (i have used 9-wraps so it'll definitely be more than 3") ?

-should i install the front suspension first or the rear?

-is it fine to have a ~3" front and ~5.5" set up in the back for a couple days till my panhard, diff drop and rear extended brake lines come in?

thanks in advance

 

[Hepar]

hey guys, i have a few more questions, im finally on spring break and want to put on the suspension thats been in my garage for 2 weeks...

-do i need extended brake lines in the front too or just for the back (i have used 9-wraps so it'll definitely be more than 3") ?

-should i install the front suspension first or the rear?

-is it fine to have a ~3" front and ~5.5" set up in the back for a couple days till my panhard, diff drop and rear extended brake lines come in?

thanks in advance

You'll probably need a longer line if you're installing 9 wraps in the rear. No longer line needed in the front. And it doesn't make a difference which you install first. You however might need to wait until that line is in before putting in the rears or you'll run the danger of cutting the old line if there's not enough slack in it. I have OME 890's with the stock line. I do plan on getting a braided line at some point.

Do you know when you might be looking to do the install? I'm headed out of town for work Thursday morning and won't be back until Sunday. Next week I'll have a bit more freedom if you need/want a 2nd set of hands. PM me your contact info if you want.

 

[curtperry]

Saw a 99-00 Millenium Silver Limited on 405 Sunday afternoon, lift, stock 5 stars with wheel spacers and an ARB. Anyone on here? Was right by the 522 interchange.

That was me and the fam coming back from a weekend at the ocean. I saw your rig and figured it was someone from the forums. Looking good! :bigok:

 

[GSPRunner]

That was me and the fam coming back from a weekend at the ocean. I saw your rig and figured it was someone from the forums. Looking good! :bigok:

Nice. Your truck looks good. Makes me want an ARB.

 

[GSPRunner]

hey guys, i have a few more questions, im finally on spring break and want to put on the suspension thats been in my garage for 2 weeks...

-do i need extended brake lines in the front too or just for the back (i have used 9-wraps so it'll definitely be more than 3") ?

-should i install the front suspension first or the rear?

-is it fine to have a ~3" front and ~5.5" set up in the back for a couple days till my panhard, diff drop and rear extended brake lines come in?

thanks in advance

You'll forsure want the extended brake line in the rear. You'll be ok driving around for a couple days without the panhard and diff drop(your front CV boots will most likely tear no matter what) but you'll need the brake line.

 

[Noynumal]

You'll forsure want the extended brake line in the rear. You'll be ok driving around for a couple days without the panhard and diff drop(your front CV boots will most likely tear no matter what) but you'll need the brake line.

I've been runnin 9 wraps with the stock brake line for about a year with no trouble. Did bend the bracket though.

 

[GSPRunner]

I've been runnin 9 wraps with the stock brake line for about a year with no trouble. Did bend the bracket though.

Or maybe not! Noynumal would know he does have 9 wraps. I don't have one with my 8 wraps but I'm planning on putting one on there.

 

[GSPRunner]

You'll probably need a longer line if you're installing 9 wraps in the rear. No longer line needed in the front. And it doesn't make a difference which you install first. You however might need to wait until that line is in before putting in the rears or you'll run the danger of cutting the old line if there's not enough slack in it. I have OME 890's with the stock line. I do plan on getting a braided line at some point.

Do you know when you might be looking to do the install? I'm headed out of town for work Thursday morning and won't be back until Sunday. Next week I'll have a bit more freedom if you need/want a 2nd set of hands. PM me your contact info if you want.

I'm in to help also! I have access to a lift as well.

 

[Hepar]

I've been runnin 9 wraps with the stock brake line for about a year with no trouble. Did bend the bracket though.

Lol. Fine. Show us up. I thought for sure you'd need one considering hope tight mine is with just 890's.

 

[Hepar]

I'm in to help also! I have access to a lift as well.

And it would be dry...

I can't meet up until next week. Sunday is a maybe. Monday is out.

 

[GSPRunner]

And it would be dry...

I can't meet up until next week. Sunday is a maybe. Monday is out.

I'm gone this weekend as well. But a Sat or Sunday would be a great day to do it, we could do our axles at the same time.