PreRunner to 4x4 Swap

[Chris_Keziah]

You have offically reached the point of no return, on a side note is that grass growing in your bed?

 

[alove0750]

nah just hauling some clippings

 

[alove0750]

On top of all that, I came home to some mail
Fox 2.0 --> 12in travel
U-bolt Flip Kit
Spring Retainers
and a badass sticker

 

[Chris_Keziah]

I do not see the badass sticker you speak of

 

[alove0750]

http://toyteclifts.com/index.php?pa...tegory_id=143&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=72

I couldn't resist

 

[Chris_Keziah]

Thats halarious ima have to get one of those.

 

[CTRaceWorx]

After all that gets installed make sure you schedule some time in at the shop so I can get that suspension 100% dialed in for you.

 

[alove0750]

Will do! Thanks again for all the help, you guys have been great to deal with!

 

[jerretxx]

we get new tires T-5 days

 

[alove0750]

I know, this has been a good year for cabarrus county yotas

I'm anxious to see how yours turns out once we got the half doors and some paint on that beast!

 

[alove0750]

Here some of what was done this morning...


Got the frame cleaned up and ready

And some of the brackets that are going to be used. Lower shock/link mount, I think they are Balistic? Damien mix matched between Balistic and Ruff Stuff.

 

[Jeff H]

you carquest guys are kicking it in full gear, your SASing, jerret has a project coming along.....makes me want to spend some money

 

[alove0750]

Thanks man! It's just money, can't take it with ya when your gone! Are you going to have the HoeRunner ready by Memorial Day?

 

[alove0750]

She's naked

I was also able to pick up an extra set of AISIN hub dials that I may play around with

 

[alove0750]

Well here's where we stand... it's very tight in there and keeping it as low as I wanted isn't looking too good. Instead it's going to be 5-6 inches over stock, about 2-3 inches over where it was, which i can live with.

I had to choose between stretching it 3-4 inchs, keeping it low and having to trim fenders VS. or keeping the the axle stretched 1 inch, having it a little bit higher, and not having to cut the fenders. It really isn't as bad as the pics look. Plus I'll have some adjustment with the coilovers, so we'll see how she turns out.

Stretched 4 inches

Stretched 2.5 inches

Stretched 1 inch, what we're going with

 

[jerretxx]

you need a front shot as a pre preview

 

[alove0750]

Got some fresh rubbers today

I'm getting anxious to see how she turns out. I'm trying to figure out what I'm going to end up doing in the rear... I am going to try to rebuild/add to my stock pack and probably run a 1.5 or 2 inch shackle.

 

[RatLabGuy]

I'm sure you're aware - but just in case, keep in mind that the amount you move the front forward (your "stretch") also effects how things line up with the steering. E.g. the throw of the pitman arm/idler, center link, etc. Are you moving the box too?

 

[Tacoma747]

Tacoma's didn't have a steering box. He can put it wherever he likes to clear the tie rod.

Keeping the ride height low on a Tacoma is TOUGH, I feel your pain...

 

[alove0750]

Yeah, the box will be the last thing mounted, but we have been checking clearance with that. It's going to be tight, but I think it will turn out good. It will be a lil higher then I had originally planned, but nothing too crazy.

 

[alove0750]

She's coming along slowly but surely. Fitting the mini axle has been a challenge but I think he's about got'r figured out

I'm lovin' the kevlars!

 

[alove0750]

Was a productive day... I showed up at M.O.B.S. Fab today at 9 and it turns out Damien had a few issues to resolve so he said he would be a while. Had a special guest show up and shoot the bull for a while. Went and got a bite to eat and then he had to head out. Damien showed up around 1pm so by then I had the new leafs that I was going to swap in sanded and rustolium-ized

Shortly after that our guest showed back up along with jerretxx to see how the pile of hell was coming... We had some fun and were able to get a few things done. Hopefully she will be done around the first half of next week, but we shall see

 

[Chris_Keziah]

Looks good , but I think the track bar is gonna be a tight fit

 

[alove0750]

It will be tight but she'll be fine

As many times as Damien and checked, measured, checked again, look at it, and check about 10 more times it should be good lol

 

[alove0750]

It's getting close!