TacoTacoma96's '08 Tacoma DD Build

Got these in the mail today:

Gonna set the front Bilstein 5100s at 1.75 with 1.5 ToyTec AAL in rear. Also got a spacer for the driver's side.

 

forgot to add that some time ago I replaced the broken leaf springs with some OEM style aftermarket leaf springs.Here's the stance Pre-Lift

 

Me and dad installed my lift and some wheels and tires.We borrowed a friend's shop for this. Like I said before the set up is stock coils with Bilsteins set to 1.75 and a 1/4 spacer on the driver's side and it set a little nose high. After taking a lunch break we put the 1.5 AAL in with was a PITA because we stripped the center pin on the driver's side. After scrounging around for about 30 minutes we found a replacement. We put the rear 5100s in and it set just how I wanted it, a little higher in the rear:


How it set pre tires (on sloped ground):

The original plan was to install some black steelies but they didn't clear the calipers, so we had to break them down and use a set of alloys I had just laying around the house. We used some 265/75-16 Cooper AT3s from my other truck. After installing them I drove around the block and what a difference. It's firm but not bone-jarring. the different tires made a huge difference because the old tires were 245/75-16 E range AT3s that were odd worn. After an alignment Here's the finished look:

 

Finally took my truck off road for the first time. Nothing major but it was a good test for my suspension. It was fun none the less:


The rear flex is great but I know the rear shocks are hindering it some:

 

Today I relocated my CB antenna to the hood and put my old Midland radio next to the shifter:


Also got a new shift knob:


The mount is from Relentless Fabrication and it fit perfectly. Cleared up room for a tonneau cover or a bed cap to go over the bed.

 

Got some interior mods finished today. First is an armrest cover that made a huge difference for me:

And I got me a Center console organizer and glove box organizer from Salex. I can't believe I went so long without these:


Also last but not least The rear view mirror riser from BirdDawg Industries:


Here's the link for the mirror riser if anyone's interested --> BirdDawgIndustries.com<--

 

Finally crossed 135K miles

 

Just installed TheStubbyAntenna and now I wonder how I lived without one for so long:

 

Well I finally pulled the trigger and got some Eibach coils to replace my stock coils:






They turned out perfect. The Eibach coils are at the stock height setting and that give me the same height with the stock coils set at 1.75in. The ride is about the same but a tad firmer. Gonna add some pics with them installed on the truck soon. Money well spent IMO.