New tires

I have the TSB in the rear which brought me just under 2" and 5100's in the front set at 1.75".

I considered removing the front mud flaps but I don't want any paint chips...the floorboards won't protect the paint before it.

 

you're on restrictions already? They're talking about it down here but havne't quite done it yet. We're giving some of our water to GA though

 

Come on wilson, everyone should be familiar with the "shrinkage episode". Seinfeld did a service to men everywhere by having a show that actually explained the eccentricities of the male member. Before that alot of women didnt know it could shrink. Long live Seinfeld!!!

 

If you have just the TSB in the back and you put the 5100's on 2.5" will the front be higher than the rear?

 

nope. at least mine isnt

 

2.5 in the front DOES make the front look a lil higher if you have a DC, even with the rear TSB. Most guys over on TW with DC's set the front to 1.75 with the rear TSB for a level look. Most suggest you put a 1" block in the rear with the TSB if you are setting your fronts to 2.5 on the double cab for a level look..that will keep the rear just a ever so slightly higher but will look the best in my opinion...

 

I think thats what i'm gonna do. I like the raked look. at least a little bit of a rake

 

we have been on restrictions since late july man!!! no car washing or watering plants at all( though you can wash at one of those car washes that recycles water).....we just arent on the restrictions yet as far as limiting house water usage.

 

Come over to my house and wash your truck then.

 

Nice looking truck Viper.I'm getting new Michelin's tomorrow.

 

Mine would definitely be. Get the TSB (I think you have it already) and measure from the center of the rim to the wheel well. That will tell you what the front should be.

 

Thank you! So far they're great. I did a LOT of research before I bought. If you want a good price (not sure if you ordered yet) I can show you where to go. Got a set of 4 with free shipping for $668.

Check out reviews here:

$283+ Michelin LTX M/S2 Tires

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=LTX+M/S

 

My hood struts...I love these, it just makes everything so much easier.

 

Thanks for the link.I read the Tirerack review and it was great.I had narrowed it down to the Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armour and the LTX.I finally decided to go ahead and get the Michelin's.I got nowhere the deal you did but managed to find a retailer locally that gave me a decent discount.I also decided to move into a 265/70/17 from my stock 265/65/17.Essentially I added 1" overall and I think it's going to look good.I'm at work right now and can't wait to pick 'er up at 6:00.

 

I just got my 5100s in the mail from Sonny over at Down South Motor Sports. I think he has the best price around. I will post pics when I install them AFTER i get my BFG A/ts......but not before b/c that would look pretty Doo Doo....

 

hey viper, what hood struts are those, and how much were they?? i need to get my prerunner a set!!!

 

sounds like a plan to me!!! actually, i think that after christmas is over, im taking my truck and the wifes honda accord to a detail shop and let the do a frame up detail job. normally i do all that stuff, but with the restrictions and all,i think it will be worth the cost of a full detail.

 

Sonny, is awesome. The guy was a true professional and I spoke with him about a lot of things...just a real nice guy overall.

 

I got them as part of the Toyota Nation C2C group buy about 2 months ago. They were $40 for the set back then.

Here's the site, go to 05+ TACOMA HOOD STRUTS:

http://www.coast2coastperf.com/