Mlcc 02 DC build thread

Mlcc build thread 02 double cab TRD


The list of stuff

Front suspension

• Bilistein 5100 with eibach coils stock,
• Diff drop
• SPC upper control arms

Rear suspension

• Bilistein 5165
• OME dakars
• OME greasable shackles
• Trailer shackle bushings
• Extended rear diff breather

Brakes

• Tundra 13WL calipers powder coated red
• T100 master cylinder and brake booster
• Wheelers steel braided brake lines red
• Drilled and slotted rotors.

Tires and wheels

• Centennial dirt commander MT 285/75R16(old)
• Cooper ST MAXX 285/75R16(old)
• Master craft mtx 305/70R16(old)
• Maxxis razr MT 285/75R16
• SCS F5 gloss black red decals 3.5 backspace

Interior

• Weather tech floor mats grey in color
• Cabela's HD seat covers
• Paranoid Fab single din switch holder
• OTRATTW switches orange LED
• 750 Watt power inverter
• Grey wire mod
• Cobra cb radio
• Kenwood radio with bluetooth
• 96 camry front head rests

Exterior

• Coastal offroad plate bumper
• Painted drums gloss black
• 1in daystar body lift
• Camping shower(pump died)
• LED pod lights in front bumper
• LED pod lights in rear bumper
• LED ditch lights
• Trail gear rear bumper
• Trail gear weld on rock sliders
• Bad lands 9000lbs winch

Future to do list

• Rocker switch for winch
• Inner fender splash guards
• Bilstein 6112
• Bump stops
• All steering and suspension bushings

 

I installed the kit on Sunday, it went fairly smooth but I had some trouble with getting the skid plate back on properly even with the spacers that came with the diff drop kit I am not sure its because its a little tweaked but I am thinking getting a custom made skid plate to replace the flimsy factory skids anyway so I am not to worried about it. In the last picture it shows how the leaf bolt or pins whichever you want to call it is a little longer then it needs to be so it has to be shortened in order for the bump stop to sit on top. Over all it rides like a dream I am very happy with how it handles the bumps and corners.

 

Looking good so far

 

I originally was going to just replace the seven pin connector but when I took it apart it crumbled in my hand because of all the corrosion and only a few wires worked properly

 

and while I was taking my break from the useless ball of wires I took my boat out of the attic and inflated it to make sure it would hold air before I take it out next weekend down the river.

 

Of to a good start OP!

 

im still in need of those dakars though the rear is still sagging a little bit, but I will say that the bilisteins and the add a leaf have most certainly made it feel like a truck.

 

here's a quick flex pick. I think its been 2 weeks since the lift was put on and the cv's are already slinging grease which I anticipated anyway but I was hoping they wouldn't since the weren't before

 

CV boot slide should help fix that.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/boot-slide-mod-no-more-blowing-cv-boots.146070/

 

so I have some updates, Ive scored some parts for free or very cheap ill have pics posted soon heres the list.
free steel 15 wheels they need sand blasted and powder coated
delta bed box paid $10
winchable brush guard paid $5
1in rear factory blocks with bolts that came off a 2015 Silverado and they fit perfect and added the rake look I was looking for

 

ok so I have installed wheelers extended rear brake line because the factory one was now to short since the chevy blocks were put as in the pictures ill have another picture of how the truck sits later today

 

heres a picture of how it was before the box and the rear chevy blocks were installed as well an after picture plus the free wheels I received from a friend they still need to be cleaned up and powder coated but I think they will just fine for wheeling

 

I don't have tires for the rims yet I have to buy tires for the wife's Prius, she wouldn't be happy if I bought myself a set of play tires before she had hers for her car

 

I just did the grey wire mod and loving it

 

so I just did an oil change and checked all the fluids or at least tried, this is where buying used trucks sucks the damn transfer case fill plug threads on the case are almost completely gone they came out with the plug and the front diff fill plug is also stripped but just on the plug. Shit like this angers me I don't see how you can strip all of the threads out and keep on going the hole is almost smooth but the last two threads. I guess my options are replace the tcase or helicoil the fill plug if possible I don't have any experience with helicoil or how strong they if someone could chime on that would be helpful

 

Since I installed the little rear blocks for a little more rake Ive had a vibration from 20-30 mph big whoop but I didn't want to get used to it so I figured Id check all the ujoints for play and the carrier bearing, didn't find anything. then I noticed the the back half of the drive shaft was at a pretty steep angle now remember I had no vibrations after I installed the add a leaf just after the add a leaf and block combo so I found the old hardware from the front diff and used the nuts as spacers to lower the carrier bearing and bamm!! no more vibration at any speed free and easy fix.
here are the after pics.

 

finally I ordered a set of tires and they will be coming on Monday 285/75r16 cooper ST Maxx and ill be using the stock rims I kind of like the look of factory rims with larger tires

 

well I got the tires mounted and balanced and I must say I like them a lot I don't have any pics yet my camera took a shit as well as my phone its been one of those months where everything is breaking and taking funds away from my truck upgrades I was planning on getting on getting led pods front and rear so I can see a little better at night but but I should have pictures of the tires tomorrow

 

I finally got a new phone so here's the pics of the coopers 285/75R16 stock wheels

 

SCS F5 with 3.5 backspace