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

LonghornTaco · 10-25-2008, 01:41 PM

Ok, here's some pics of my truck after the lift.

It's a ToyTec adjustable coilover on Bilstein 5100s. Total Chaos UCAs, diff drop from ToyTec and BFG M/T 285/75/16 KM2s.

Enjoy!

P.S. Thanks to everyone who helped learn me about suspension lifts and which components were needed to do it right.

Before

After

More Pictures...

beastlytaco · 10-25-2008, 01:43 PM

very nice truck man. love the bull bar with lights.

BrunesDoesTRD · 10-25-2008, 01:45 PM

BRAVO GOOD SIR!!!

I think I can see the 4" you were talking about-Looks a bit nose up.
Still looks great tho!!

dually · 10-25-2008, 01:47 PM

Sick truck!! Looks a bit high in the front, but overall great work

LonghornTaco · 10-25-2008, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrunesDoesTRD

BRAVO GOOD SIR!!!

I think I can see the 4" you were talking about-Looks a bit nose up.
Still looks great tho!!

Yep - the front is 1" higher than the back. I'm going to lower the front about an inch, them I may or may not try to lift the back. Right now, the rear has nothing other than the rear TSB springs.

tdm156 · 10-25-2008, 01:52 PM

Very Nice!

LonghornTaco · 10-25-2008, 01:57 PM

Oh yeah, threw this one in whlie I was at it. I liked the idea from the cheap mods section, but I had to order the clips off Amazon.com. I looked ALL OVER TOWN, but couldn't find them anywhere!

LonghornTaco · 10-25-2008, 01:58 PM

And I absolutely LOVE the fact that I have to step UP in to my truck!

BrunesDoesTRD · 10-25-2008, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason_Wilkerson

Yep - the front is 1" higher than the back. I'm going to lower the front about an inch, them I may or may not try to lift the back. Right now, the rear has nothing other than the rear TSB springs.

I'll bet when you settled the coilovers into where you want them it'll look schweet. You'll have to post up after-after pics!!

silver07taco · 10-25-2008, 02:37 PM

Awsome look, Whats next for it?

TicTacOma · 10-25-2008, 02:38 PM

I must of took forever, looking at the first before and after pics, there are leaves on the trees in the before shot and then the trees are bare ass in the after shot. Just kidding!

Looks great, Maybe in a year's time I'll do the same.

One thing you've over looked though......

You need to update your signature pic.

luk8272 · 10-25-2008, 02:50 PM

looks great man. should install the rear blocks to level it off, unless you are experiencing problems being 4" high in the front. lol. Bull bar with lights looks very nice as well, one fine rig.

silverback07 · 10-25-2008, 03:31 PM

Looks real good Jason.

I'd vote for a leaf pack out back, or a 3 leaf AAL pack.. but its up to you. What kind of lights did you install?

eordonez · 10-25-2008, 03:35 PM

Looking great Jason! keep up the good work!

redrazr · 10-25-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason_Wilkerson

Oh yeah, threw this one in whlie I was at it. I liked the idea from the cheap mods section, but I had to order the clips off Amazon.com. I looked ALL OVER TOWN, but couldn't find them anywhere!

I just bought the clips to do this mod to my truck. Found them at Bass Pro Shops for $5.

LonghornTaco · 10-25-2008, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redrazr

I just bought the clips to do this mod to my truck. Found them at Bass Pro Shops for $5.

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...

LonghornTaco · 10-25-2008, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silver07taco

Awsome look, Whats next for it?

I ordered an ARE LSII tonneau cover. Should be here in a couple of weeks or so. Can't wait!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TicTacOma

I must of took forever, looking at the first before and after pics, there are leaves on the trees in the before shot and then the trees are bare ass in the after shot. Just kidding!

Looks great, Maybe in a year's time I'll do the same.

One thing you've over looked though......

You need to update your signature pic.

Nah - I've only owned the truck for two weeks. The leaves just kinda fell out overnight.

Quote:

Originally Posted by luk8272

looks great man. should install the rear blocks to level it off, unless you are experiencing problems being 4" high in the front. lol. Bull bar with lights looks very nice as well, one fine rig.

I like the 4" up front (no rubbing or cutting of the fenders) but I've been told it's just too much stress on the CV Joints.

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverback07

Looks real good Jason. I'd vote for a leaf pack out back, or a 3 leaf AAL pack.. but its up to you. What kind of lights did you install?

I bought a 2" AAL from ToyTec with my front coilovers. So I already have those. However, there is a little question as to how the AAL will work with the rear TSB sprigs. Chris says it will work (I think he's running it) but a little fuzzy on exactly how to orient them...

And the lights up front are Hella 500FF. They work ok, but I want brighter. However, these were $70/pair at Walmart. I just wasn't ready to drop $250/pair for PIAAs or better Hellas.

10-25-2008, 01:41 PM	#1
LonghornTaco Senior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #9763 Location: Minnesota Age: 32 Gender: Male Posts: 1,787 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, Westin brush guard, 4 Hella 500FF lights mounted on brush guard, 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, A.R.E. LSII fiberglass tonneau cover, All Pro sliders, Wet Okole seat covers, Sockmonkey Mountain badges	LonghornTaco's build (with pics now)... Ok, here's some pics of my truck after the lift. It's a ToyTec adjustable coilover on Bilstein 5100s. Total Chaos UCAs, diff drop from ToyTec and BFG M/T 285/75/16 KM2s. Enjoy! P.S. Thanks to everyone who helped learn me about suspension lifts and which components were needed to do it right. Before After More Pictures... __________________ I'm just a Texan that got lost on the way to the grocery store and ended up in Minnesota... My Build Some Wheelin Pics

10-25-2008, 01:43 PM	#2
beastlytaco Doomsday Squad Joined: Jun 2008, #7660 Location: north carolina Gender: Dude Posts: 2,151 08 tacoma standard cab 2008 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7L 4 banger 15% tinted back window, 25% on sides. Jardine catback exhaust system. horn modification, AFE pro dry S filter and secondary filter removed. hopefully some wheels and tires next year. All weather toyota tacoma mats.	very nice truck man. love the bull bar with lights. __________________ "Carpe Diem baby"

10-25-2008, 01:45 PM	#3
BrunesDoesTRD Just Hanging Out. Joined: May 2008, #7011 Location: Panhandle Florida Age: 24 Posts: 934 08 Red with Graphite Inside 2008 Access Cab Manual 4L V6 Debadge, Tint, LiteRider Tonneau with Locker Handle, 5 Pc Billet Grill-Murdered Out	BRAVO GOOD SIR!!! I think I can see the 4" you were talking about-Looks a bit nose up. Still looks great tho!! __________________ Namaste Brunes

10-25-2008, 01:52 PM	#6
tdm156 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6166 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 451 2009 DC 4x4 SR5 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0	Very Nice! __________________ 2009 DC 4x4, SR5, tow package, alloys, tint, 6 disc, undercover, k&N filter, scan gauge II, huskey liners front and rear

10-25-2008, 01:57 PM	#7
LonghornTaco Senior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #9763 Location: Minnesota Age: 32 Gender: Male Posts: 1,787 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, Westin brush guard, 4 Hella 500FF lights mounted on brush guard, 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, A.R.E. LSII fiberglass tonneau cover, All Pro sliders, Wet Okole seat covers, Sockmonkey Mountain badges	Oh yeah, threw this one in whlie I was at it. I liked the idea from the cheap mods section, but I had to order the clips off Amazon.com. I looked ALL OVER TOWN, but couldn't find them anywhere! __________________ I'm just a Texan that got lost on the way to the grocery store and ended up in Minnesota... My Build Some Wheelin Pics

10-25-2008, 01:47 PM	#4
dually Northern Alliance: Boost Boy Joined: Jul 2008, #8205 Location: Your Basement Age: 17 Gender: Dude Posts: 840 1998 2WD 2.4L 1998 Regular Cab Automatic 2.4L Custom CAI, Gibson Cat-Back Exhaust, CrankCase Breathers, ScanGuageII, Pioneer Headunit, Infinity Reference 6.5s, 2- 8" Kicker Comp Subs, Blue LEDs in cab, Eibach Drop Coils (1"), Steel Drop Blocks (3"), KYB GR2 Shocks, 18" Rims	Sick truck!! Looks a bit high in the front, but overall great work

10-25-2008, 01:58 PM	#8
LonghornTaco Senior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #9763 Location: Minnesota Age: 32 Gender: Male Posts: 1,787 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, Westin brush guard, 4 Hella 500FF lights mounted on brush guard, 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, A.R.E. LSII fiberglass tonneau cover, All Pro sliders, Wet Okole seat covers, Sockmonkey Mountain badges	And I absolutely LOVE the fact that I have to step UP in to my truck! __________________ I'm just a Texan that got lost on the way to the grocery store and ended up in Minnesota... My Build Some Wheelin Pics

10-25-2008, 02:37 PM	#10
silver07taco Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6241 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,364 07 tacoma 4x4 sport 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 v6 3''lift,265/75/16 copper STT tires,helo wheels,allpro sliders,allpro plate bumper,milemarker winch, Allpro skids, Total chaos LCA skids	Awsome look, Whats next for it? __________________ 2007 TRD Sport, Toytec coilovers,AAL,Allpro armor,Milemarker Winch,HiLift,Cooper tires, Helo wheels,Autometer gauges,K@N Intake, Magnaflow exhaust,Total chaos skids,Wagg bumper,Pilot lights,Westin lights,cobra CB,48'' Firestick,Timbren bump stops,DEEZEE in bed tool box,viair onboard air,Custom bed rack. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2655356 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/bui...cos-build.html

10-25-2008, 02:38 PM	#11
TicTacOma UnderWater Monopoly Champ. Joined: Dec 2007, #3840 Location: Columbia,SC Gender: Male Posts: 495 I'm Thinking... 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V-6	I must of took forever, looking at the first before and after pics, there are leaves on the trees in the before shot and then the trees are bare ass in the after shot. Just kidding! Looks great, Maybe in a year's time I'll do the same. One thing you've over looked though...... You need to update your signature pic. __________________ Hand Me That Piano... My Name Is Chuck And I'm Addicted To Gas Station HotDogs...

10-25-2008, 02:50 PM	#12
luk8272 Southern Louisiana Joined: Feb 2008, #4929 Location: Kaplan, Louisiana Age: 26 Gender: Guy Posts: 1,940 07 Silver4dr. 4x4, V6 Shortbed 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 5% Tint, Bug flector, vent Visors, Removed secondary air filter, Rear Spring TSB w/ Bilstein shocks, Toytec 3" lift, Debadged, Billet Grille, 17x9 Pro comp 6001 rims, BFG 285/70/17, Fog light anytime mod, Tailgate hose clamp mod, Prodry AFE filter. Extended Differential Breather, ABS on/off, 6000k HID heads/fogs, ScanguageII Wanting Sliders and Exhaust!	looks great man. should install the rear blocks to level it off, unless you are experiencing problems being 4" high in the front. lol. Bull bar with lights looks very nice as well, one fine rig. __________________

10-25-2008, 03:31 PM	#13
silverback07 Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008, #7986 Location: Austin Age: 40 Gender: Male Posts: 2,066 07 TRD OR DC 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 2007 Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4.. a couple mods	Looks real good Jason. I'd vote for a leaf pack out back, or a 3 leaf AAL pack.. but its up to you. What kind of lights did you install? __________________ My Build 2007 Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4, Leather OME 886/140, OME Dakars/182, TC UCA, TW CV DS, BFG KM2, XD Enduro's, Goodridge SS lines, Timbrens Rocktec & AllPro bumpers, Shrockworks sliders, Grillcraft, C2C struts, Full BudBuilt skids, PIAA 510's, HID's, Warn M8000, MP Superline, 60” HiLift Extreme, Oasis On-board Air, Dual Batteries, UWS Chest A-pillar pod w/ Autometer, ScanGauge II, Midland CB w/FireFly, Alpine/MB Quart/ID, Garmin Nuvi 500

10-25-2008, 03:35 PM	#14
eordonez TW Mid-Shift: The Architect Joined: Mar 2008, #5340 Location: Chihuahua, Mexico Age: 27 Gender: Dude Posts: 5,524 TRD Sport Dcab 4x2 Black Sand Pearl 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L OEM All Weather Mats, wheel locks, Toyota Silver Tube steps.....	Looking great Jason! keep up the good work!