Igor: Double Cab 4x4. Frankenstein's Helper

no got them online at Jegs. I had to modify them to get the bottom of the bolts even with the bottom of the bar. But they are now. Works amazing actually. That rack and these mounts are on Frank now so can get a closer look on the trip.

here is 1.5'': http://www.jegs.com/i/Allstar-Performance/049/ALL14483/10002/-1

And 1.75'' for others: http://www.jegs.com/i/Allstar-Performance/049/ALL14485/10002/-1

Fit and finish is perfect. Better then what i could have made myself. Just order 2 and you'll have 4 to use as your tent mounts.

Again though, i modified mine to make them flush. And the bolts and the aluminum bolt mounts that hold the bolts in the tent. I upgraded to 3/8s bolts. But im sure you could use the included bolts and just cut them down.

The clearance issue is real! not for me anymore

hahaha yeah no shit! they suck. Frank's is terrible..due to the tweaked mounts.

glad your getting close! Only 6 more days

Oh yeah! mini reports are fun!

Thanks man.

 

Why not just use exhaust clamps from VatoZone or something similar. Less work, unless they aren't as beefy as those. If that's the case I understand that

 

Tried something like that and they were not strong enough. I mean its a 200lb tent and its getting bucked around. Lot of force being put on those.

 

Figured it wasn't enough beef for ya

 

yeah honestly i wanted to make something like this but out of 3/16s for fear 1/8'' wasn't enough haha but its been holding up great.

 

Hey Monte Igor is auto right? If it is can you level your frame and get the tranny flange angle. I think mine is off and causing vibes. I would like to compare what you have to what I have. Thanks bud!

Edit: meaning the flange off the TC, not tranny. Thinking prerunner still

 

Too much info not to sub for my Tacoma, Thx Monte!!!

 

I'm on a trip right now but would be happy to try and get it for you after!

 

Igor is totally being an inspiration for my new truck! Subbed!

 

Nice looking rig! Factory roof rack too!!

 

How are he Callahan calipers holding up? Looking to get some tundras, just not sure what ones to get.

 

Not bad. No problems really. Other than that one spot that wasn't right.

I think the power stop ones are better quality. If you can, get the Napa remans. Probably what id do if i were to do it again and get OEM rotors and pads. I'll eventually swap out the rotors and pads for that. But for now everything is working great.

 

I've got the NAPAs and they work great. Especially today went from about 65 to 45 real quick

 

Yeah mine have saved my ass from deer many a time the last few months.

Though part of me wants to install my abs again.. probably help on some of the ice out here

 

Just found some on a 2007 sequoia. Headed to pick them up. Both for 50. So I’ll rebuild them both and get oem pads and rotors. Already have brake lines from wheels.

 

Nice! Perfect setup.

 

Kings are amazing. Even with no lift they were great. Actually I liked them more with no lift. But still ride fantastic.

Rear is okay. My packs are really wore out. Got them used so were already on their last legs when i got them. They are a nice leaf pack though. Definetly work better with some weight in the truck. But as of right now, it doesn't take much. Mine are the older 8 packs made by Alcan. Wheelers current packs aren't.

And yes, this truck is my DD/back up rig.

Im currently looking to replaced all the suspension with this:

ADS 2.5 coil overs with RR
ADS 10 or 12'' double bypasses
TC Shock relocation kit.
Deaver leaf spring speced by MCM Or Alcans
MCM Uniball UCAs

Just waiting for the right moment i guess.

 

Yeah welcome to tw. Lots of miss information.

Okay well in that case. Kings or something similar up front would be good. Take alllllll of the preload off of them. Be 0 lift. Though a tiny over stock. I only have 3 turns of preload. Gives about 1". The more preload you do the harsher it will ride.

Ditch the sway bar as well.

For the rear. If you crawl the mall and ocasionally hit the dirt. Don't go for the 8 packs. Go for the 5 packs. Add some nice shocks custom valved by dsm like 8" kings or 8.5" kings.

That's a very expensive setup but will give a nice ride all around. From there you can figure out if you want more comfort or offroad performance and valve the shocks accordingly.

For sound deadening go for RAAMAUDIO products stuff. Works better. Do the roof and back wall for sure.

 

If you going for a sports car drive...get a sports car.

Your truck will NEVER out handle a BMW. Ever. Not unless you slam it and do a bunch of other work.

Its a truck man.

Adding a bigger sway bar will make the ride more stiff. Can corner harder probably but pot holes will suck.

 

IMO if your going for that. Go for comfort. Which doing the things above will merit you. But it'll never corner or go like the car.

The RAAMaudio stuff is the way to go. Very nice stuff. that'll help a lot im sure. Doing it to mine very soon.