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Probably yes...(low on funds right now but can probably round up something) Let me know when you've got them off and how much you're looking for. I definately would like some!!!

 

Since you're local, I'd like to get about $90 for both, just so you have an idea. You coming to the meet at PinkTaco's house in January? I'll probably have them off then.

Matt

 

That sounds about right for pricing Matt. I think I sold mine for like $100 plus shipping but that was lower than what I had been seeing them for sale at the time. So anything less than a benjamin is a good price. Plus being local you dont have to worry about bubble wrapping the hell out of them to make sure USPS dont destroy them

 

Yeah...that sounds reasonable to me. I should be able to make it out to Luke's. Is that happening on the 12th or 13th?

 

We have it set for the 13th so far. The meet thread is here.

Matt

 

Is installing top plate spacers easy? I assume it's fairly easy since you're not messing with the spring or anything. I'm wondering because I think I'll buy the Toytec top plate spacer to get a full 3'' of lift in the front whenever I upgrade to 285's in like 2 or 3 years, or if I notice the front end really sags with the Demello.

Matt

 

as easy as placing a top plate on top of the shock

 

Are spacers and top plate spacers the same thing? And would it just be unbolting the shock and throwing the spacer in there or is there more to it?

Matt

 

there is one that goes in between the top plate and the spring and one that goes on top of the top plate. i believe the toytec kit is on top.

 

I think spacers are pretty easy to install however if you plan on doing any 4 wheeling, I've heard nothing but bad things. Do a search through TW and read what others say. I helped my boss put some on his tundra but don't have any real experience with the actual performance/ride.

 

If the bumper is too much weight... I have a friend still selling brand new in the box 886 coils...

 

Yeah, I know about spacers, the top plate spacer I'm talking about is just a little 3/4'' spacer that will make the OME 885/Bilstein 5100 combo a full 3'' lift. I would never put a full spacer lift on.

Matt

 

I've got those on top of my coils. I would try to get them and install them when you do the lift. Otherwise it is a pain to unbolt the entire coil to add a metal plate.

 

once again im contemplating new tire sizes. its down to 285/75 guard dogs with spidertrax (about $966 for tires, shipping, and allowed 200 for spacers) or maxxis bighorns in 255/85 ($1010 free shipping). both prices are for 5 tires. opinions?

 

The thing is that I would only add these if I got a significant "rake" stance once I added my bumper. I don't really want to get the full 3'' lift until I get bigger tires and aftermarket UCA's if I need them.

Matt

 

255/85 is a good size. But im not familiar with the bighorns. What does the tread pattern look like?

 

255/85/16 KM2's...



Matt

 

already decided against km2's, the bad wet weather reputation has turn me away as well as the price tag, over 250 more for km2s than the maxxis.