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Anyone want to make some money installing my suspension?

Discussion in 'Arizona' started by Ken b, May 8, 2014.

  1. May 8, 2014 at 12:35 PM
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    Ken b

    Ken b [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Anyone want to make some money installing my suspension?

    So here's the deal, I spoke to Desert Rat about installing a suspension on my 2014. They only do it on M-F. This doesn't work for me. I have to have it done on a Saturday.

    They want $300 to do the work. If there is someone here that can do a proffesional job and will back their work I will pay them the same.

    I do have most of the required tools at my home but I lack a good Impact gun. I also lack the tribal knowledge to do this and do it right. I would take the truck to your home if it would be easier. If I help do the work then I will pay less. The $300 is only if you do all the work (which is fine by me, LOL)

    I can get the alignment done elsewhere as DR was going to charge me seperate for that.

    The kit I am looking at is the ToyTec Ultimate. I have yet to order the kit as I am still trying to find a way to install it.
    http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/Toytec-Ultimate-Lift-Kit-05-Tacoma_p_1062.html
     
  2. May 8, 2014 at 12:38 PM
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    JTS2016TACO

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    Hey Ken, here in AZ we install these kits all the time they are fairly easy. throw this idea in the AZ BS Thread and someone should be able to help.
     
  3. May 8, 2014 at 1:17 PM
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    Rextinkleton93

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    I'm in no way a professional but I'd be happy to help out. Real easy to do, no air gun needed for the install either. Pm me if you want some help!
     
  4. May 8, 2014 at 1:25 PM
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    id be willing to help but unfortunatley ill be busy the next 5 weekends or so
     
  5. May 8, 2014 at 1:51 PM
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    I think I'd pay just a tad more and get the icon 3 leaf rather than the single AAL.
     
  6. May 8, 2014 at 2:24 PM
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    On his 14 he would.potentially have more.load capacity as he will have a 4 leaf pack + 1 overload totalling a 5 leaf pack. Remember 14s came with 3+1.
     
  7. May 8, 2014 at 3:22 PM
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    You guys are great with the offers I am just trying to get my head wrapped around all this. Truck suspension is not may area of expertice. I was a Aircraft Mech for 15 years but I have lost intrest in the Mechanical asspect of things. Got to old LOL...
     
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    If you guys get together on the north side someplace to do the install, I'd like to come by and watch/help. I'll be doing my own soon.
     
  9. May 8, 2014 at 4:46 PM
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    Hey Ken, I'm happy to help out as well. I've installed several lifts on these tacomas and can easily get it done for you
     
  10. May 8, 2014 at 6:35 PM
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    Sheeeit if you worked on Aircrafts a truck suspension will be a cake walk. But loads of people will help for free (or beer) when it comes to the Az crew.
     
  11. May 8, 2014 at 6:53 PM
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    i can help; let me know
     
  12. May 10, 2014 at 6:38 AM
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    I only have experience with 1gen Tacomas, but I imagine things are quite similar. I would be willing to help if needed.

    On my truck alone I have changed the suspension front/rear several times by myself over the years:D

    The front tends to be easier with coilovers. Spacers take a little extra time. For the rear, I have strong negative opinions about AALs. Personally, I do not think that's the best way to go if you plan to wheel your truck a lot. I tried everything in my truck over the years (different types of AALs, blocks, longer shackles, etc.) and it wasn't until I replaced the entire leaf pack with one that had more/thinner leafs that I realized that's the way to go with Toyota trucks. Now I finally have the right articulation and flex in my rear axle.

    But if you are not going to wheel your truck much, then you'll be ok with AALs.
     
  13. May 11, 2014 at 12:36 PM
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    If you haven't found some one to help lemme know, I can do it at my shop on a saturday.I've done work for a few members on here
     
  14. May 11, 2014 at 7:26 PM
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    Thanks to all who were kind enough to offer. i have a person lined up for the job.
     
  15. May 11, 2014 at 7:28 PM
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    If you don't mind me asking who is doing it?
     

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