Wheelerkr2's Build

Got my BHLM done today and they survived the first wash without getting any moisture in them.

right after getting them pulled apart


after a few coats of paint


and back on the truck! theres a few chips in the paint but only noticeable close up.

 

Got bored and got some had some paracord left over from a bracelet i made so i wrapped the "oh shit" handles.

Handles:

 

so took the paracord off the shifter, didnt like how it looked. Also moved to Virginia Tech so had to do some muddin. You can also see the debadge and de pinstripe

 

Excellent, your build is progressing just like mine, very slowly

 

Thanks man, lift should be in the next couple of months. Gotta get birthday money first haha

 

notice the missing rear slider...



and now notice the new "window"

story behind this, girlfriend drove me and some friends to a party in my truck and was not drinking. When we were leaving she realized that the keys were locked in the truck.
So instead of calling a locksmith, in our drunken state of mind we tried to slide the rear slider open to crawl in. Using a knife we got through the seal and almost unlatched it and then it shattered everywhere...

So now the whole rear window has to be replaced for around $900

Should still be able to purchase my lift in the next couple weeks though

 

fuck... that shit.

 

pretty much haha, i guess this is why people have savings...

i saw you were planning on going to the steven toyota show? Im hoping some nice members will help me install my lift while im there!

 

yep, i should be heading that way.

Im sure you'll get help! i dont need a lift at the moment as i just got a bestop supertopper for my dry storage and sleeping purposes.

 

sweet, it will be cool to meet some members.

 

New rear glass!!!


Also installed K&N Drop in air filter. Have not driven it yet so I cant say if it feels any different.

 

Ordered parts for my lift today!!

OME 885 coils
1.5 AAL
1/4 top spacer for drivers side
Strut Stem Cushion and Washer kit

Waiting to see if there will be a group buy for bilstein 5100's for the Steven Toyota and Scion Show and Tell Event.
Hopefully getting it installed at the event too!

 

Ordered 5100's all around from down south motorsports!
can't wait to get all the parts in the mail and get the lift on

 

Good looking truck. Looking forward to the pics with the lift.

 

Thanks man, I am looking forward to getting the lift on and finding some places to wheel

 

Went on a little wheelin trip out at Mountain Lake with my buddy and his Jeep, nothing to challenging just some trails through the mountain.


it was a little foggy when we first got there.


by the old club house



my buddy's 05' Jeep grand Cherokee



5100's showed up, waiting on OME 885's to show up, getting the AAL from HomerTaco

 

Had a great time at the Steven Toyota and Scion show and tell event.
Got the lift installed while I was there with help from WildcatTaco and lexmedic157 and others whose username I do not know

Best pic i have of the before:


On the lift:


After:



Got it aligned there too but they didn't get it right, gonna go to firestone this week to get it done again. Other than that, it rides really well.

 

Updated OP
suggestions and critiques welcome

 

Looking at these to fix my alignment issues, anyone know about these? I would rather get these than spend a lot more for uniball when i don't need it. Thanks