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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 05PreRunner, Mar 22, 2009.

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  1. Mar 22, 2009 at 5:06 PM
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    TRD intake, JBA "shorty" headers, URD y-pipe
    Perverts... Im talking about the truck!:devil:

    Well, i FINALLY installed my lift yesterday...

    Here's the lift i got:
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    Everyone said that i would hate the ride after the spacers...but i honestly cant tell much of a difference.....

    Here are some install pics:
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    Using a forklift to work on the Rear Add-a-leafs... I know it's hard to tell, but we picked up the truck using the frame.....The truck is fine...
    IMG00125_802575861e464a8451ce15232795b91e948e52e1.jpg
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    IMG00123_faf60f5e95e7b761ef479fcddbff8c7cc0d90b6e.jpg

    I didn't take pictures right after i installed the lift, but i took some today...
    Here's how my truck sits now:
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    **Photo taken by MyToyTaco**

    Here's how the truck sat before:
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    So far so good... I'm loving the extra height :D

    Just took this pic today:
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    05PreRunner, Mar 22, 2009
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  2. Mar 22, 2009 at 5:08 PM
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    deadbolt do w3rk!

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    Congrats man. Its about time!! hahaha im just kidding
    :thumbsup:
     
    deadbolt, Mar 22, 2009
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  3. Mar 22, 2009 at 5:10 PM
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    Nice....Bonus Points of the inventive use of heavy machinery!!
     
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  4. Mar 22, 2009 at 5:10 PM
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    i know...:eek:

    For those who don't know.... I've had this lift sitting in my garage since October 2008....:eek:lol
     
    05PreRunner, Mar 22, 2009
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  5. Mar 22, 2009 at 5:12 PM
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    Haha +1 on the fork lift jack!

    Lookin good!
     
    Dilsky, Mar 22, 2009
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  6. Mar 22, 2009 at 5:14 PM
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    Hows the ride?
     
    deadbolt, Mar 22, 2009
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  7. Mar 22, 2009 at 5:16 PM
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    The subject seems like an innuendo...:D
     
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  8. Mar 22, 2009 at 5:26 PM
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    TRD intake, JBA "shorty" headers, URD y-pipe
    Feels pretty much the same to me....
    Maybe once i get new shocks, it will be even better:confused:
     
    05PreRunner, Mar 22, 2009
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  9. Mar 22, 2009 at 5:50 PM
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    Looks nice. I like your wheels.
     
    GASH, Mar 22, 2009
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  10. Mar 22, 2009 at 5:51 PM
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    TRD intake, JBA "shorty" headers, URD y-pipe
    Thanks, they are the Toyota "Baja" Wheels...
    The paint is flakin/peeling off of them though... im getting them powdercoated black very soon
     
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  11. Mar 22, 2009 at 5:54 PM
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    Black would look sweet on your rig. Did they come with your truck?
     
    GASH, Mar 22, 2009
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  12. Mar 22, 2009 at 5:57 PM
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    yah... im on a mission to black out what i can... :D

    Yeah, those wheels were already on it when i got it
     
    05PreRunner, Mar 22, 2009
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  13. Mar 22, 2009 at 6:00 PM
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    I hate you so much 05!! lol, The truck looks great man!!!!!!
     
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  14. Mar 22, 2009 at 6:06 PM
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    Gracias 06!:cool:
     
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  15. Mar 22, 2009 at 6:26 PM
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    getting there....
    fork lift jack=awesome!!!:D

    good job on the lift install,Noe!!
     
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  16. Mar 22, 2009 at 8:51 PM
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    Wish i had the tools to do my own lift:(
     
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  17. Mar 22, 2009 at 8:55 PM
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    floor jack, jack stands, and a handful of sockets and clamps...nothing special you need...just basic stuff every man should own
     
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  19. Mar 22, 2009 at 8:57 PM
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    ^^What he said

    If you need a spring compressor (if u decide to go with the spacers) Autozone will let you rent one free....($50 refundable deposit)
     
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    I do like this! :D
     
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