Delta's 2002 Tacoma 4WD Build and BS

I think you should put them on. Sure the money would be nice but you got them for a steal, that probably won't happen again. They'll look awesome too! My truck looks totally different since I got mine on and tinted the windows

 

Just throw them on and grab an aftermarket skid and you'll be protected from all sides

 

Made it up to Sedona today, had a great time!

 

Those are great pics. It looks like a blast.

 

You wheeling with the swaybar on?

 

Thanks! It sure was.

Yup, still haven't taken it off.

 

Can I have your truck? Looks so nice.

 

Ha! Thanks


On another note, led halos are going out. Getting some switch back halos. Thanks warranty. Sucks I have to open things up but there were some things I wanted to change anyways.

 

Finishing the retrofit with switchbacks.

 

Looks good Troy

 

Troy,

These are some outstanding shots mang, looks like it was a good day . . .

 

Thanks! It sure was! Nice to test out the tires and work the suspension for the first time!

 

Finished the new retros...

 

Also, a video of the switchbacks.

https://youtu.be/yX2o3FLtq3w

 

I am going to be installing my OME kit next week. Any tips or things to look out for after you did yours?

 

Do you have any rub with those tires and rims?

 

Hmmm... Take out the spare tire first. So much extra room

Spray every bolt with PB blaster the day before you start taking everything apart. I see you got your coils already assembled so the front should be pretty straightforward. Might have to loosen the lca bolts to get some more drop to fit in the new shock. Be sure to mark your alignment if you do this so you can make it to an alignment shop without to much tire wear.

For the rear, install the extended rear brake line first. You want all the extra droop you can get when installing the dakars. I did it without doing that first and life would have been much easier had i done that. Also, im unsure if you have ABS but if you dont there is a little screw that holds the rear brake line to the diff. You can take that screw off to get just a bit more droop. Also something i did was doing one leaf pack at a time. Take both stock leaf packs out. Put jack stands under the rear diff and the hydraulic jack under the pumpkin so it stays in place then adjust as needed.

Like so:




Then put the leaf pack in the front hanger and put the bolt in. Make sure the bottom is in the center pin hole of the diff. With the dakar pack, you might have to put your axle a bit forward (at least thats what i had to do to mine.) Then to get the rear into the shackle i ofund it to be very helpful to use a scissor jack to move it into place.




Then when you need to put the bumpstops on, you will have to drill out the bottom of the bumpstop so it fits over the new center pin.






Then it should look something like this...




Here is the extended brake line





Also, i recommend you cut the exhaust. I didn't bother with the exhaust relocation plate. Oh! and if you havent already, get a brake proportioning relocation plate! Helps so you dont warp your rotors, and leaves the braking feeling normal.





Lastly, you will hear some popping when you pull out for the first time after, thats just the U bolts settling and they should stop after awhile.



TORQUE DOWN YOUR U BOLTS AFTER 200 MILES! Mine were getting loose but after torquing them down again all is well.

Here is a torque guide...


Per the FSM, u-bolt torque spec is 90 lb-ft.

The leaf pack center bolt is 33 lb-ft.

Front eyelet bolt is 116 lb-ft.

Rear shackle bolts are 67 lb-ft.

Shock absorber bolts are 53 lb-ft.


If you have any other question feel free to ask.

 

Some, not any that is to crazy..

Rear at full stuff rubs here






Front rubs the mudflap.

 

This is great. Thank you. I just ordered a brake proportioning bracket. How do you mark the alignment?

 

Damn Troy should've just done a write up! Awesome info right there