2017 NorCal TW "Newbies" thread

OME is ARB's Old Man Emu suspension setup with shocks, coilovers, and their Dakar leaf spring pack. I'm still running it, and it gets the job done if you're not planning on going too extreme. UCAs are upper control arms for the front suspension, which you will likely need after lifting to get your alignment back and allow for the suspension to articulate a little better (someone else chime in anytime)

 

OME = Old Man Emu

UCAs = Upper Control Arms, something you'll need to be properly aligned if you get near or see 3" + of lift.

Tires won't get any bigger than a 265/75/16, which you can fit stock without a lift.. to fit something bigger, you'll need UCAs, trimming, and possibly a CMC (cab mount chop) to clear larger tires like a 285, which is probably the most popular size.

 

@nweed10 this is what things usually boil down to in here, just FYI

 

Haha alright quite the bromance guys. Thanks for the input now I know where to start

 

#artsandcrafts

 

$1600 would just be parts.

Couple of parts places: http://www.headstrongoffroad.com/ ; : http://www.trail-gear.com/category/1115/ifs-lift-kit-front-rear : toyoto tech etc.

The vender's area is pretty chalk full of great places to check out prices too.

If I were you I'd look on these websites and find the exact lift in the price range you want then contact a shop and get a quote for parts/installation. Also call around and you'll get a good feel for what reasonable labor cost will be. After finding something you like you can then start asking for input from people who maybe have the same lift.

I'm not sure of any good shops in the bay area as I live a couple of hours away but when you look include areas like Livermore and Tracy. Which are a little further away but their costs will probably be more reasonable.

 

Or, better yet.. buy some pizza and beer and some of the NorCal locals can probably help with the install or do it while you watch.

You'd save a lot of coin, and meet some good resources/members.

 

@nweed10 this^^^

 

Thanks for the idea and those links I'm definitely gonna check them out. That was gonna be my next question actually is a best place to find these parts at so appreciate it!

 

Endless beer/pizza to anyone who would help me complete this lift and teach a newbie how to do it right!

 

There's a lot of guys in your neck of the woods, and the NorCal TW Official Welder is in Cotati, if you need a CMC.

 

Best part of dyi is you know how to fix it if something gets out of wack or breaks.

 

i still need mine plated. If you smell the pizza and beer im buying.

 

@Bentrodder good deal, bro