Nimble9's Secondhand Parts Build

those are awesome! I haven't seen those!

I wonder if the light output is good lol

 

Sounds like a plan man. To be honest I have been considering getting some ads shocks down the road for my rig when the time comes. They have some stuff they are soon to release that looks pretty good. Rear shock wise I wish I went with ads for their bypass tube sizing and flow.

 

Agreed I like this one better from an aesthetic look alone!

 

Pair them with some Kensun HID off Amazon and you’ll be set up for $200! I think it’s @FadedComa or @08TRDOFFROAD with this set up. And I have another friend with those hids in his 4runner and he’s happy.

 

Yep, I have them.



Paired them with a DDM tuning bi-xenon hid kit and the light output is 1000 times better than the stock halogen housings.

I can also vouch for k2motors. I purchased mine from them too! My first set I ordered had one of the projectors set in the housing crooked so the cut off was not parallel to the ground when installed. They made the exchange painless and sent out a replacement set immediately.

 

That’s awesome to know!!!

 

Do you have a link for the kit?

@08TRDOFFROAD can you aim the headlights?
I’m really interested in this kit lol

 

Took me about an hour to throw the coilovers back onto the truck.



My CV boot was touching my shock at full droop, so I had to swap the large and small spacers. Icon said it was okay to do this, but I’m not sure how I feel about this clearance:



Now the driver’s side didn’t hit at full droop.



But the passenger side CV fin did barely touch the LCA shock ears at full droop. I don’t know how they’re uneven. maybe @Arcticelf and his suspension wizardry has a reason? Maybe I'll need limit straps? lol

Ratchet strap FTW


Lastly, on the passenger side, I had to use a castle nut from my OEM UCAs since my TRE castle nut was messed up.

Glad to know that fit.


All back together. And honestly the ride is so much better than my OME 866 / 90021 setup. So much smoother on bumps.




measurements:

Before: hub to fender (OME 866 / 90021)

• Driver: 24”
• Passenger: 24”

Forgot to write down droop measurements


Icon Shocks:
Initial threads showing when bought - 1.3” BOTH

Current 10/16/2019
Passenger Side Threads Showing - 2”
Driver’s side threads Showing - 2.25”

Full Droop Current
Passenger - 27”
Driver - 26.5”

Ride height Hub to Fender (not settled)
Passenger - 25”
Driver - 25”


Ride height Hub to Fender (10/27/2019)
Passenger - 24”
Driver - 24”

 

Awesome! Glad to see you got them in and adjusted!

 

the boots move when the steering swings through its arc. Looking at the pics your steering is cocked a touch so that would be the reason they arent even

 

You’re right! That makes so much sense. I didn’t even notice it haha.

so at full droop and full lock I’ll be rubbing badly I bet

 

Two things
1. The amount of time you spend at full lock and droop at the same time is extremely minimal and at very low speed
2. Ive had the same coilovers since 2015 and I’ve never had an issue with the boots due to rubbing there

 

True that. And I have CVJ axles so I don’t know if the outer boots are different lol

 

Got around to finishing some odds and ends on the truck, and went on a fun drive to enjoy the leaves from the vehicle. (My Fiancé is recovering from surgery, so we couldn’t really hike or walk far)


CVT Annex channel cut and installed




Taped the seals (don’t know if this will help or not) I’m trying to eliminate a funky smell after rain.



303’d the plastic bits (mirrors, snorkel, handles) And then detailed the inside because why not



at our cabin

 

Been working on these bad boys for a little. Refinishing these has been really fun so far

2 sanded, 2 to go


The before:


Fully sanded and primed



While paint was drying, decided to organize my tool box which was long overdue



And cleaned the garage up to the point that I found a spare tire for @loosnut lol

overall productive half day off work!

Oh, and these were the remains of the candy I gave out for Halloween



and last but not least, this good boy turned 5!

 

Hit these with some paint




Thinking I might sell my current wheels and tires to fund some 295/70r17 for these!

Milestar PATAGONIA M/T All- Terrain Radial Tire-LT295/70R17 121Q 10-ply

$293 Milestar Patagonia M/T All- Terrain Radial Tire-LT295/70R17 121Q 10-ply

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H7X3TF3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kAF0DbC0Z1MAV

Also, hit this milestone on Friday

missed 222,222 by 7 miles lol

 

That’s wild I have the same FJ wheels I’m saving for trailer build and they have the same anodize corrosion those do. Must be a thing with them..

 

it must be. I’ve never seen aluminum wheels this bad. It’s been fun refinishing them though!

stoked to see your trailer!!

 

How are the new headlights working out?

 

Trying to find stuff I like on @Chux 's page and put them all in one place lol