The Wildcat build

Well here it is My truck is a black 2003 TRD SR5 4x4 DC. It has a 3" Eibach/Toytec coil spring with bilstein 5100's all around and a 2" AAL in the rear. Toyo open country A/T 285/75/16 wrapped around some Moto Metal 951's. I'm the original owner and it runs just as good as the day i got her! I have a Kenwood DNX7100 installed with Navigation

How she sits Now


Some wheeling pics 10/22/11

baby flex



I have a Salt Life sticker on the rear window


Kenwood DNX7100



This is the lift kit when i got it in the mail


Got the kit on



front and rear suspension



CV shot


Before


After


My measurements before lift= LF:34.5 RF:34 5/8 LR:35 1/4 RR: 35 1/4
After lift: LF: 38 RF: 38 1/4 LR: 37 3/4 RR: 37 3/4

Got new tires and wheels!




Got my TW sticker!

Thanks TCbob

Future Mods:
Subs
exhaust: Flowmaster super 44
Hope you like it so far

 

Man that is a gorgeous truck. how do you like that ride quality when you put the new suspension in?

 

Man I seen this build and got all pumped up to see it. I was let down once I read you havent gotten the lift on. Just kidding, I got some good news though. I am beginning the purchasing of my lift. I am gonna start buying stuff one at at time.

 

I'm getting the lift on tomorrow

 

Did you end up getting a diff drop? Also where did you get your AAL

 

Looks good!

 

I love the ride of the suspension its awesome! way better than my sagging stock!

I didnt get a diff drop, probly wont need one for a little bit. I got my AAL from Toytec

Thanks man

 

Nice fixing to start ordering now. I think I may go with the 2" aal since I seen your measurements. And plus I haul a bout and trailer alot so I don't wanna be sagging when I pull it.

 

I got a 2" AAL lol

 

oh well dang, um what to do now I guess say screw it and do it anyways.

 

haha well you can buy a new leaf pack, but those run you 400- 800 bucks I cant notice any bro lean and my leaf springs re arched when i installed the AAL

 

Hey I just noticed something, why do you have one side de-badged and not the other? Just curious

 

i've never had any badges on the drivers side

 

the driver side must have been repainted at some point in time.

 

nope, its never been repainted. i'm the original owner and theres never been a badge there. but i do plan on debadging the the whole truck and painting her matte black

 

I think your rear billies are upside down

 

I would trade my 05 Prerunner for an 04 DC 4x4 all black just like yours in a heart beat...

 

Nice truck, mine's nearly the same!

Lil - My billy kit is on the way, been reading a lot about how on many first gens the rear's are meant to be shaft-down as the reverse of that causes the shock body to rub the leaf/may not even be able to install. If memory serves, this isn't an issue on second gens, and the shock itself will still function normally.

*edit and there's also debate about the benefits of shaft down as while yes it will see more road debris, the shaft is stronger then the body so having the body higher up, away from rocks etc. helps keep it clear of dents and dings. Also, debris will have a tougher time sticking to the seal area due to our friend gravity.

 

Thanks i appreciate the comments. and i asked a buddy of mine who used to own a lift installation shop and he told me rears go shaft down body up(but then again he went out of business). I met a killer dent remover and hes gonna remove all the dents in my truck!!

 

OP, you do know that many accidents happen in dealer lots every day. There is a certain money amount that is set to where if it doesnt exceed that amount it is never put on history and the dealers are usually hush hush about it.

Also, I forgot that the 1st gens had the difference with the rear billes. Oh well mine are boot up but thats just me. I've always though that the boot goes up and thats for any make. My dad's F150 is the same and so is my bro but thats also Ford so IDK

Anyways, Nice Truck. GET TIRES!!!!