MattGecko's Build - 11 DCSB MGM OR 4x4

I know you have your antenna mounted on the motorcycle bracket now, but did you or do you have any issues with it hitting the cab? while swinging front to back?

 

Thanks!

The OEM billy's are shorter than the 5100's, also the toytech spring is longer than the OEM spring. The kit looks good but a 3 leaf pack will give you a nicer ride than a single add a leaf. Yes I did use the sway bar relocation kit. No Diff drop needed, but I did to the carrier bearing drop.

 

Matt, so you built your lift piece by piece basically? Did you do a 3" lift?
Did you use the stock top mounting plates? add any spacers for full 3"?
And the carrier bearing drop, I saw a guy makes them on here. No Axle Shims?

 

Yes I used the stock mounting plates, 1/2" spacer and the longer 5100 shocks / toytec springs. I bought my parts from they are very knowledgeable and helpful people to talk to.

 

Sure it occasionally smacks the cab if it hits a low tree branch, never hits on road though. You could add a small piece of foam to the antenna.

 

That's a killer rig! Very nicely done!

I'm looking at the exact same suspension setup for my 2011 DCLB Sport package. If you don't mind, I would love to pick your brain a little bit.

1. How does the Toytec spring/5100 shock combo ride on paved roads? Since you added the heavy duty bumper later, can you remember how it was before putting that on? (I'm still running stock bumper. Was thinking about doing a bull bar with lights, but nothing compared to what you've got)
2. What differences did you notice after putting the Camburg UCA's on? I know it helps bring alignments back, and can add positive caster, but did it create any noticeable differences in ride quality/driveability? Are the benefits only realized off road, or did it help on-road too?

I'm still new to all this, so I'm trying to do as much research as possible to figure out what is going to work best for me. Any thoughts you would be willing to share would be appreciated!
-Brian

 

Hey Brian,

The Toytec / 5100 combo is as good as stock, if not better. On and off road, love it.

My truck aligned perfectly with out the camburg UCA. No difference in ride.

 

Many thanks! I hope mine looks as good as yours does someday. Also jealous about that supercharger.

 

sick truck dude

 

very nice truck man!!!!

 

looks great!

 

Took a trip to Hollister.

 

Added a 3 gallon FuelPax for dirt biking.

 

Next project:

Stop-Tech 4 piston big brake kit and rotors .... https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...group-buy-2005-2017-tacoma-and-others.456164/
New Hubs/wheel bearings ...... https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-complete-save-custom-built-available.288055/
Gusseted Spindles
Rubber splash guards .... https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/splash-guards-precut.477766/


This is a great excuse to by a Hi-lift jack, needed for project.
Hi-Lift Jacks XT-485 48 Inch X-TREME Jack

 

Before

After

 

Added a new set of LED driving lights.

 

Added a pair of my large Baja off-road lights.

 

I don't mean to completely revive this, but I recently picked up a set of ATX Ledge wheels. First thing I noticed is how much the bulky center cap sticks out and looked for a solution.

I noticed a few pages back, you mentioned making some flush aluminum center caps for these. Do you possible have any closeup pictures or any tips on how you made these?

Thanks!