JohnboyTRD - 2003 Double Cab TRD

I liked the height with my stock bumper, barely made a difference in height when my tg bumper went on.

For my needs, I couldn't justify the $$ on coilovers. In my experience from prev car on coilovers, they were finicky.

As for 883... It will be a stiff ride. I Wouldn't want anything stiffer than the 881/882 (same spring rate just 882 is longer.)

Here was lift with 882's and the day after installing Dakar aal, ignore how high the a$$ end is:

 

With a DC 4x4? I thought the 882s are supposed to provide 2-2.5''

I'm looking at sway a way CO's, but I'm gonna need UCA's, CO's, and I'd like to replace my LBJ's at the same time so that gets expensive.

That looks good, the back end of my truck is a lot higher than the front so I'd like to do something soon.

 

Definitely woulda gone full oem vs boss coil overs if I could go back in time lol.

 

You probably don't need to do the UCA now. Easy enough to add later if you want.

The 882 are going to get you in the 2.5"+ range. If you go ome, whatever springs, I would highly recommend installing the longer studs so you can add a lift enhancement if you want to down the road.

I have no regrets with my setup. It was pretty budget friendly and from what I understand the components are high quality.

 

Also, you can save some cash by installing yourself - it's not too bad, and you'll know how to fix and maintain in the future. Btw what are your goals with the truck? Mostly fire roads? Or do you plan on wheeling it pretty hard? That should be a big factor in your choice

 

I probably wouldn't Need the UCA's, but i would like them.

I will definitely check out the extended studs.

Yeah, I was planning on installing everything myself, I installed my 5100's and it was simple.
I don't have anytime to wheel with my current job, I work M-F and most saturdays, but when deer season rolls around it will see some off road, mainly trails through the woods, but i would like to go to MOAB.
Also I want a allpro APEX front bumper soon (6-10 month time frame)

 

Totally! What tires you thinking of going with? I personally would steer you towards the 882, with (or without) the bumper you'll be fine. You'll probably like the extra breathing room height wise

 

Some goodies coming soon... Ordered today

 

I'm not sure, for wheeling i'll most likely be going with 285/65/16 treadwright guard dogs, and some type of light AT/aggressive all season in the same size for the DD.

I'll probably end up going the OME route, thanks.

I payed my credit card today, I wish I could've bought some goodies

 

Nice! You'll like the setup. FYI my experience with treadwright was not so good... But good luck to you if you go that route!

Which springs you going with?

 

one cannot come into TW and and say "goodies ordered" without giving a hint!!

 

Well, BAMF has a sale this weekend on their products if that gives you a hint? Prolly will be a bit before said things are in hand, I hate the waiting part. It's not the winch, obviously, but that may come soon too, we'll see.

 

BAMF.......... I say diff diaper and LCA skids.......just cuz I almost bought them too! lol

I never realize how cheap the LCA skids are...but I really dont see them being a necessity?? The LCA looks beefy enough right? I deff wanna get a diff diaper, just in case

 

Yeah, I'm not to worried about the LCA but diff diaper down the road, maybe. Should probably work on covering the tcase and trans first haha. You have that covered... Get the gas tank skid installed?

 

Damn, so i was off. you got me then! lol

Not yet bro...Im actually still waiting for my tracking number. Im assuming i'll get it later this week

 

Sick. You'll be super set under there! Btw one of the mods is a rtt, might narrow down the other bamf mod...

 

Bed rack! That was gonna be my next guess but I didnt wanna spoil the surpirse! lol..


Super Jelly!!

 

It's not much of a surprise... I can't keep a secret. At least when it comes to little things like that.

 

Once stuff settles in for school and work, I'm hoping to get out more... This will be my first hunting season too, so that will give me an excuse to get out this fall it's been awhile dude, really enjoyed hangin with you and your son.

Every time I see truck hill... I have the best visual of you charging up, and hearing your boy laugh and yell the whole way haha

 

Sounds awesome brotha! I cant wait till we wheel again!

Haha, thanks man....that was awesome wasnt it?!? when I hear that laugh, I know he is having a GREAT time....I was scared I was gonna roll it on the way down....I think I was shaking once I got down..lol....Izzy kept saying, do it again dad!!