LonghornTaco's build (with pics now)...

deadbolt · 10-25-2008, 08:10 PM

looks good!
those tires

derekabraham · 10-25-2008, 09:18 PM

It's so shiny.

Go get it dirty! Play with it!

LonghornTaco · 10-25-2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derekabraham

It's so shiny.

Go get it dirty! Play with it!

I've only lived here in Minnesota for a few months and I don't know anybody here that goes wheelin. So, I have no idea where to go yet!

But, once I find out, I'm all over it! Of course, I'll probably get "snowy" pics before I get muddy pics....

deadbolt · 10-25-2008, 09:27 PM

how much did those tires run ya?

derekabraham · 10-25-2008, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason_Wilkerson

I've only lived here in Minnesota for a few months and I don't know anybody here that goes wheelin. So, I have no idea where to go yet!

But, once I find out, I'm all over it! Of course, I'll probably get "snowy" pics before I get muddy pics....

Just make sure to take pictures!

LonghornTaco · 10-25-2008, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadbolt

how much did those tires run ya?

I got Discount Tire to beat the 4WheelParts price and no shipping! Ran $220/each.

socalman22 · 10-25-2008, 09:37 PM

Your truck looks bad ass man!

LonghornTaco · 10-25-2008, 09:46 PM

Thanks everybody for the compliments!

Now, I can't wait to lower that front end just a bit and possibly raise the back a touch...

redrazr · 10-25-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason_Wilkerson

Tip I learned the hard way - watch out for the base of the seatbelt. I'm a tall guy, so the seat goes back all the way. I mounted it, then moved the seat back and realized I'd mounted it back too far! So, I moved it up...

Thanks for the tip. Truck looks great BTW.

LonghornTaco · 10-26-2008, 11:22 AM

I forgot I took these pictures. They are measurements to the bottom of the fender before and after the lift (including the new tires). This will go down and inch when I adjust the coilovers next weekend, but right now, this is what it is.

Thought it was a neat shot....

Before

After

redrazr · 10-26-2008, 02:29 PM

whoa big difference! how does it ride?

LonghornTaco · 10-26-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redrazr

whoa big difference! how does it ride?

So far, it's firmer, but I like it. I had the alignment done, but they said they couldn't adjust the caster because they didn't have the specs to the TC UCA. Because of that, I've got a little wandering.

However, I'll have it realigned next weekend again after I adjust my coilover down and I'll have them adjust the caster down.

Other than that, it's awesome! And the tires aren't nearly as loud as I thought they might be. They're knobby, so you can feel the knobs when you're going slow. But I like that...

jbb1073 · 10-28-2008, 07:49 PM

Good choice on the tires! I'm glad to see you didn't mess with those XTerrains!

LonghornTaco · 10-28-2008, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbb1073

Good choice on the tires! I'm glad to see you didn't mess with those XTerrains!

Yeah, the KM2s seem MUCH more aggressive! Especially in person.

I'm happy with them.

LonghornTaco · 10-30-2008, 10:49 PM

Here's a link to my skid plate and caliper mod...

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...tml#post228646

LonghornTaco · 11-01-2008, 11:17 AM

Here are some pictures of the truck after I adjusted the front down almost an inch. It still looks to be a tad nose high (1/4 - 1/2" over the back) but I'm eventually going to install the rear AALs and 5100s.

Also updated my signature picture...

05TacoTRD · 11-01-2008, 11:48 AM

What size spacer are you running with the 285s?

Truck looks badass.

LonghornTaco · 11-01-2008, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05TacoTRD

What size spacer are you running with the 285s?

Truck looks badass.

None yet, but silverback recommended the SpderTrax spacers (1.25" I think).

My tires almost clear everything (didn't even have to trim inner fenders). They only time they rub the UCA is when backing up and the tires are turned to full lock. The spacers will solve that.

05TacoTRD · 11-01-2008, 11:57 AM

Wow, No spacers and no rub?? That's awesome. Any chance you got any pics of the space between tires and the UCA's?

Your truck looks awesome. If I don't get BFG A/Ts, I'm definitely getting the KM2's after seeing them on your rig.

LonghornTaco · 11-01-2008, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05TacoTRD

Wow, No spacers and no rub?? That's awesome. Any chance you got any pics of the space between tires and the UCA's?

Your truck looks awesome. If I don't get BFG A/Ts, I'm definitely getting the KM2's after seeing them on your rig.

Yep. I'll take some pictures in a bit. About to go wash it...

10-25-2008, 09:37 PM	#27
socalman22 Socaltacomas.com San Diego Name: Steve-0 Joined: Mar 2007, #1146 Location: So.Cali Gender: Male Posts: 7,094 06 PreRunner Dbl Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L What Mods!	Your truck looks bad ass man! __________________ 06 Pre Runner! Made BY A.D New SoCal Forum Socaltacomas.com Shirts Round 3 (Ends 11/9/2009)

10-25-2008, 09:46 PM	#28
LonghornTaco Can you pass the bailout please? Name: Jason Joined: Oct 2008, #9763 Location: Minnesota Age: 33 Gender: Male Posts: 3,528 Black 09 4x4 TRD Off Road Doublecab 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6 3" ToyTec coilover lift on Bilstein 5100s, Total Chaos UCAs, ToyTec diff drop, Scangauge II, 4D MagLite mounted on the drivers seat, Painted engine cover, Painted calipers (red), Painted skid plate (red) Valentine 1 radar detector hard wired, Damplifier Pro on the floor, back wall and doors, Luxury Liner Pro on the floor and doors, Kenwood DNX8120, 2 Pioneer TS-SW1041D 10" shallow mount subs, 2 Pioneer PRS-D4200F 1200W amps, Mr Marv sub enclosure, Hybrid Audio Clarus 6.5" components in the front doors, Alpine 5.25" coaxials in the rear doors, A.R.E. LSII fiberglass tonneau cover, All Pro bumper, All Pro sliders, Wet Okole seat covers, Sockmonkey Mountain badges, PIAA 510 SMR Driving Lights, Warn M8000 Winch, Bud Built skids	Thanks everybody for the compliments! Now, I can't wait to lower that front end just a bit and possibly raise the back a touch... __________________ Texas style is no trifling, trendy thing. It is that which you would remove from Texas in order to make it Oklahoma. March TOTM My Build

10-26-2008, 11:22 AM	#30
LonghornTaco Can you pass the bailout please? Name: Jason Joined: Oct 2008, #9763 Location: Minnesota Age: 33 Gender: Male Posts: 3,528 Black 09 4x4 TRD Off Road Doublecab 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6 3" ToyTec coilover lift on Bilstein 5100s, Total Chaos UCAs, ToyTec diff drop, Scangauge II, 4D MagLite mounted on the drivers seat, Painted engine cover, Painted calipers (red), Painted skid plate (red) Valentine 1 radar detector hard wired, Damplifier Pro on the floor, back wall and doors, Luxury Liner Pro on the floor and doors, Kenwood DNX8120, 2 Pioneer TS-SW1041D 10" shallow mount subs, 2 Pioneer PRS-D4200F 1200W amps, Mr Marv sub enclosure, Hybrid Audio Clarus 6.5" components in the front doors, Alpine 5.25" coaxials in the rear doors, A.R.E. LSII fiberglass tonneau cover, All Pro bumper, All Pro sliders, Wet Okole seat covers, Sockmonkey Mountain badges, PIAA 510 SMR Driving Lights, Warn M8000 Winch, Bud Built skids	I forgot I took these pictures. They are measurements to the bottom of the fender before and after the lift (including the new tires). This will go down and inch when I adjust the coilovers next weekend, but right now, this is what it is. Thought it was a neat shot.... Before After __________________ Texas style is no trifling, trendy thing. It is that which you would remove from Texas in order to make it Oklahoma. March TOTM My Build

10-30-2008, 10:49 PM	#35
LonghornTaco Can you pass the bailout please? Name: Jason Joined: Oct 2008, #9763 Location: Minnesota Age: 33 Gender: Male Posts: 3,528 Black 09 4x4 TRD Off Road Doublecab 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6 3" ToyTec coilover lift on Bilstein 5100s, Total Chaos UCAs, ToyTec diff drop, Scangauge II, 4D MagLite mounted on the drivers seat, Painted engine cover, Painted calipers (red), Painted skid plate (red) Valentine 1 radar detector hard wired, Damplifier Pro on the floor, back wall and doors, Luxury Liner Pro on the floor and doors, Kenwood DNX8120, 2 Pioneer TS-SW1041D 10" shallow mount subs, 2 Pioneer PRS-D4200F 1200W amps, Mr Marv sub enclosure, Hybrid Audio Clarus 6.5" components in the front doors, Alpine 5.25" coaxials in the rear doors, A.R.E. LSII fiberglass tonneau cover, All Pro bumper, All Pro sliders, Wet Okole seat covers, Sockmonkey Mountain badges, PIAA 510 SMR Driving Lights, Warn M8000 Winch, Bud Built skids	Here's a link to my skid plate and caliper mod... http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...tml#post228646 __________________ Texas style is no trifling, trendy thing. It is that which you would remove from Texas in order to make it Oklahoma. March TOTM My Build

11-01-2008, 11:17 AM	#36
LonghornTaco Can you pass the bailout please? Name: Jason Joined: Oct 2008, #9763 Location: Minnesota Age: 33 Gender: Male Posts: 3,528 Black 09 4x4 TRD Off Road Doublecab 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6 3" ToyTec coilover lift on Bilstein 5100s, Total Chaos UCAs, ToyTec diff drop, Scangauge II, 4D MagLite mounted on the drivers seat, Painted engine cover, Painted calipers (red), Painted skid plate (red) Valentine 1 radar detector hard wired, Damplifier Pro on the floor, back wall and doors, Luxury Liner Pro on the floor and doors, Kenwood DNX8120, 2 Pioneer TS-SW1041D 10" shallow mount subs, 2 Pioneer PRS-D4200F 1200W amps, Mr Marv sub enclosure, Hybrid Audio Clarus 6.5" components in the front doors, Alpine 5.25" coaxials in the rear doors, A.R.E. LSII fiberglass tonneau cover, All Pro bumper, All Pro sliders, Wet Okole seat covers, Sockmonkey Mountain badges, PIAA 510 SMR Driving Lights, Warn M8000 Winch, Bud Built skids	Here are some pictures of the truck after I adjusted the front down almost an inch. It still looks to be a tad nose high (1/4 - 1/2" over the back) but I'm eventually going to install the rear AALs and 5100s. Also updated my signature picture... __________________ Texas style is no trifling, trendy thing. It is that which you would remove from Texas in order to make it Oklahoma. March TOTM My Build

10-25-2008, 08:10 PM	#21
deadbolt Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5289 Location: Socal Gender: Male Posts: 2,325 08 Dbl Cab 6spd 4x4 TRD Off Road 2008 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6 Black Headlights, HIDs, Powdercoated Black Wheels, 5100s @ 2.5", AFE Exhaust, AFE Drop In Filter, Black Emblems	looks good! those tires

10-25-2008, 09:27 PM	#24
deadbolt Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5289 Location: Socal Gender: Male Posts: 2,325 08 Dbl Cab 6spd 4x4 TRD Off Road 2008 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6 Black Headlights, HIDs, Powdercoated Black Wheels, 5100s @ 2.5", AFE Exhaust, AFE Drop In Filter, Black Emblems	how much did those tires run ya?

10-26-2008, 02:29 PM	#31
redrazr It's a way of life Joined: Oct 2008, #10223 Location: Destin, Florida Age: 18 Gender: Guy Posts: 199 07 Tacoma PreRunner SR5- SOLD 2007 Regular Cab Manual 2.7L I4 265/75/R16 Goodyear Wrangler AT/D2's AR Baja's PC'd flat black Bilstein 5100 front adjs' BHLM	whoa big difference! how does it ride?

10-28-2008, 07:49 PM	#33
jbb1073 Junior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9050 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 23	Good choice on the tires! I'm glad to see you didn't mess with those XTerrains!

11-01-2008, 11:48 AM	#37
05TacoTRD Senior Member Name: Alex Luke Joined: Feb 2008, #4570 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Age: 18 Gender: Guy Posts: 3,386 '05 Prerunner V6 TRD Off Road 2005 Access Cab Automatic 1GR-FE 265/75/16 BFG A/T, All Weather Mats, Sirius Radio, Handheld CB, Rear Leaf Spring TSB, Tailgate TSB, Front+Rear Mudflap Delete, Hose Clamp DIY, Dented skid plate, 2FT CB Antenna, trail pin stripes, dented skid plate, rusted and bent towing package, dented bedside, dented rear bumper, dented roof and hood, pin stripe delete	What size spacer are you running with the 285s? Truck looks badass. __________________ Myspace - Taco Lift FAQ - What I'm listening to

11-01-2008, 11:57 AM	#39
05TacoTRD Senior Member Name: Alex Luke Joined: Feb 2008, #4570 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Age: 18 Gender: Guy Posts: 3,386 '05 Prerunner V6 TRD Off Road 2005 Access Cab Automatic 1GR-FE 265/75/16 BFG A/T, All Weather Mats, Sirius Radio, Handheld CB, Rear Leaf Spring TSB, Tailgate TSB, Front+Rear Mudflap Delete, Hose Clamp DIY, Dented skid plate, 2FT CB Antenna, trail pin stripes, dented skid plate, rusted and bent towing package, dented bedside, dented rear bumper, dented roof and hood, pin stripe delete	Wow, No spacers and no rub?? That's awesome. Any chance you got any pics of the space between tires and the UCA's? Your truck looks awesome. If I don't get BFG A/Ts, I'm definitely getting the KM2's after seeing them on your rig. __________________ Myspace - Taco Lift FAQ - What I'm listening to

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