Good offroader from stock.

Chooter · Mar 22, 2019

OP...
@Toytec Lifts is the way to go with 700# up front Boss 2.0. Is what I am running with Add a Leaf, bump stops, and SPC UCAs. Get the extended rear break lines. Also have the RCI sliders.... just rattle can them. Cheaper and fun to do yourself. Give them a call and they will hook you up right. Great people and super friendly.

As for Wheels ... I love my stock wheels. I did put some Les Schwab Open Range 265/75/16 siped. Awesome tires.

Think about looks vs. practicality. Sure huge ass tires look cool but if you are going to spend 95% of the time on pavement and snow... don’t really need the huge tires. My opinion only. I am way comfortable airing down on these tires and hitting almost any trail here. I was all about KO2s, did my research and decided to go with something newer and see. So far so Great. The newer KO2s don’t have the Snow Peak on them. That’s my biggest gripe. So do your research... don’t just listen to me or anyone else.

Buy what you want, need, and can afford. TacomaWorld will spend your money even while you are sleeping. Great people and info.

Hope to see ya around.

bulalo · Mar 22, 2019

@taco largo don’t forget ECGS bushing while you’re at it. Do it once and once only lol.

El Duderino · Mar 22, 2019

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Cause it’s a toyota

stun gun · Mar 22, 2019

hiPSI said: ↑

You don't need remote reservoir for your type of off road. That will save some cash.
Remote reservoir is needed for high speed desert. They help keep your shock oil cool. Regular lower speed off road those are not needed.
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Agreed. If OPs application isn’t high speed high frequency cycling, it’s not necessary.

Truck is already more than capable, most likely.

El Duderino · Mar 22, 2019

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Agreed. If OPs application isn’t high speed high frequency cycling, it’s not necessary.

Truck is already more than capable, most likely.
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Yea but they look bad ass lol

stun gun · Mar 22, 2019

El Duderino said: ↑

Yea but they look bad ass lol
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Fuckin a they do.

hiPSI · Mar 22, 2019

stun gun said: ↑

Agreed. If OPs application isn’t high speed high frequency cycling, it’s not necessary.

Truck is already more than capable, most likely.
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Yeah for a guy all about functionality it seems some of it is about looks lol.

Two Tons · Mar 22, 2019

Great info here guys! Didn’t have much done to my old Subaru other than recovery gear. But that’s about all I needed in snowy Minnesota. Bought a Tacoma when I moved to Phoenix this year and am glad to know everyone else obsesses about upgrades and spending wisely too. Happy trails y’all!

1taco2motos · Mar 22, 2019

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Check out RCI for your sliders. They located in Loveland and offer 5 degree, powdercoated, with top plate. They are running a 15% promotion right now too.
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Was gonna say the same thing. May as well take advantage of a local shop & save on shipping. I really liked & wanted Bamf sliders but due to the cost of shipping I went with RCI. Received the tax time 15% discount and picked them up last week. Woo Hoo

cubie · Mar 23, 2019

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How embarrassing, ha ha!

El Duderino · Apr 20, 2019

taco largo[OP] said: ↑

Well I have the shocks, UCA's, and brake lines on! It's a lot of work to do by yourself, but we'll worth it.

I'm not quite ready to put the new Methods on yet, until I can get the CMC done, and different lugnuts, but I had to set the wheel next to it for a preview.

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Those ADS are sure nice

CAG Gonzo · May 5, 2019

Loads of good info in here and a stellar looking truck. What resources ended up being most useful to you as you made your way through the self-install? I'd love to do it myself when the time comes but I'm most afraid of not putting something together in accordance with a standard and something breaking during use (e.g. something not tightened down enough).

El Duderino · May 5, 2019

taco largo[OP] said: ↑

Being totally green to this, I relied on a lot of info that people suggested. However, opinions vary pretty drastically. For example: With the ADS on, I love them. They are really well built, and I think they look pretty cool. Most people have never heard of ADS, or wonder why I would pick them over the more popular brands. I like that they are a well built product that is different.

I was surprised at how much info is out there, but in the end it is scattered and pretty subjective. Some stuff had no info at all. The ADS shocks came with zero instructions.

This video is cheesy, but least had most of the steps:

https://youtu.be/XmxhVNabrD0

It took me 3 days watching YouTube videos and doing small parts. One day I would like to put together a guide for others, but it's tough with young kids running around.

One thing that I learned is that if I can do it, you can do it! I had several friends saying stuff like "I would never do that to my new truck! I'd take it somewhere to have it done if I were you!" Honestly, I spent way too much $ on the parts, and couldn't afford to have someone else install them. That said, I'm glad I did it myself. I learned tons about the truck, and what I'm capable of.

When I was finished, I took it to an Bullhide Offroad in Fort Collins to have them do an alignment. I also asked them to bleed the brakes, and check the torque on all of the suspension bolts. That was around $200. $150 for the alignment , and $50 for the rest. Two things that I learned about alignments are: You have to take it to a place that does alignments on lifted/modified trucks because most places only do OEM. The other is that quotes vary greatly. One place wouldn't look at the truck unless they did the lift, another place quoted $400. An OEM place that was pretty sure the could do it was only $69. MAKE SURE YOU GET AN ALIGNMENT!

The torque thing is a big deal, but I didn't worry too much about it. I don't know that I torqued them right, actually one of the nuts on the rear U-bolts was pretty loose after I got it back so I snuggled it. Even if you torque them correctly , you have to recheck torque again after 300 miles anyway. I just snugged the nuts, then went another half turn or so. Didn't crank on them. I'm going to recheck everything in a few days.

I wish I called someone to help put the rear leaf springs on. The second one I made a wooden contraption to slide into place. It also would have been nice to have someone to fish the UCA pins out through the hood. Thankfully, someone helped me lift the tent on.

If I had it to do again, I would have gone offroading more with bigger groups, to gain a broader perspective. However it's a catch 22 because to really need mods to be around people with mods.
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That’s one of the reasons I went with ADS. A friend of mine has them and I like the ride of his truck. I wanted to be a little different and didn’t want blingy blue kings. ADS popularity will grow by word of mouth.

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El Duderino Obviously, you're not a golfer.

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El Duderino Obviously, you're not a golfer.

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hiPSI Laminar Flow

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El Duderino Obviously, you're not a golfer.

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