NJ B.S. Thread

Sorry I missed you guys. Spent all day Saturday prepping the truck only to be out WAY to late Saturday night to do anything constructive Sunday. I still feel like poo...

 

It's cool man. We thought you were still sleeping because of daylight savings.

 

So Brad you finally making the wise move and buying a flowmaster?

 

This. Crossing my fingers for good painting weather this weekend. I'll probably mount my CB antenna and Hi-lift too.

 

I think he's just looking for something he won't bash wheeling. I should have taken bets on how long his "show-truck" would be modded into a trail rig.

 

^^^this I don't want to mess it up offroad so before I cut it up...maybe someone wants it

 

If I do cut it up, I'm copying mojos custom setup lol

 

OSHA training

 

Hella's look good man. That Bamf bar looks so nice. One day I'll get mine on a clean setup like that.

 

Thanks dude, I had material and was goin to make my own, then the lights came and decided to get the bamf light mount. It doesn't get any cleaner, very happy with it.

 

Nah. Hanging with new chick I've been seeing and we were up way to late. Woke up Sunday to her gone and w ton of missed calls lol.

 

Ughhh ill be doing that soon

 

Anybody want the 3rd wheel for a spare? http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/wheels-tires-marketplace/319018-2005-off-road-rims-25-ea-wa.html

 

Gator!!

 

Did u hear back on shipping?

 

Not yet..

 

Hey Guys, it's been awhile since posting....work has been nuts!

Need some advice about suspension, lift kits, etc.. I know this is not the suspension forum, but some of my questions are related to NJ installation.
(I am a NOVICE when it comes to suspension, so bear with me if I don't understand much!)

I am looking to do a small lift, about 1.5" is what I was told will keep the stock geometry. I don't care so much about leveling so that's not an issue. I have read the best thing to do is get coilover's for the front and new leaf springs for the rear. I have read that will keep it as close to a stock ride as possible. My biggest fear is the vibration others have complained about. I am not looking to spend a fortune but don't want to buy crap either. I am just looking to get a little extra height and throw on a slightly bigger tire. This is an every day driver for me, so lots of pavement, I occasionally take it off-roading. (Although with these potholes it feels like I am off-roading! ) Any suggestions on products, brands, part numbers, etc..?

I am also looking for local help to install? If anyone knows someone who is willing to share their tools and knowledge, I will do the work and provide beer and food! If not, a local shop that can install at a fair price and won't screw it up?

Thanks for any help you can provide!

 

I'd say you should probably get bilstien 5100s and use the stock coils with the 5100s set for 1.5". The rear could get new 5100 shocks and an add a leaf, or just leave it as the stock leaf pack if you aren't looking for more lift.

Personally, 1.5" is not much lift and will basically just level the front with the rear, but if that's all you want this is a good option. Then if you decide you really want more lift, you can get the front 5100s readjusted to more lift by removing the coil and moving the clip, then reassembling them.

 

Let me know if you need some pics

 

Hmmm.... I'd like to bump up the front and back. Would you suggest a 2" lift in front and 1.5" in the back?

I'd like to get 265 tires and I think I will need a bump all around to fit.