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Thank you both! I have let my tire tread on the original tires wear down so the time is coming for a new set up.

4WheelParts would not give me a cost breakdown on everything which was frustrating, BUT I did walk in with exactly what i wanted.

Lift: http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/Complete-lift-for-07-Up-4x4-Tundra_p_254.html (613s with Dakar Leafs)

Wheels: Fuel Boost d534 (20 x 9)

Tires: They pushed the Yokohama geolander at2's over any other tire... but again that doesnt make them right.

It was a crazy experience to say the least but ill shoot over a PM to see what we can do.

Cheers -

 

Yeah, our local community, Grater Austin Toyota Off-Road, usually doesn't use a commercial shop. We have members who install lifts, and other members who work at tire shops. Then take it to 5Star Auto for an alignment, and you're good to go

 

Yeah I'm always up for wrenching. If I were you I'd get a break down of the prices. I did a quick search and came up with these estimates

OME lift = $1,250
Wheels. = $1,200
Tires (35's?) = $1,400 for the geolander AT ($350 a piece through discount)

Total for parts = $3,850


So if these are their prices then our paying $1,150 for labor.
I vote DIY

 

Absolutely agree on the DIY. I'm just not equipped to do this kind of thing which is why I turned to the ATX crew.

 

man, I paid $287 a tire for my MT-R's

 

So do you guys still have a meet up? Just got my Taco a few months ago and would love to get together with some of you guys and get some ideas for some mods!

 

Hi Richy, we do, but they are announced on Greater Austin Toyota Off-Road on Facebook. I'll try to cross post those events more often.

If you're in North Austin or Round Rock, Twin Peaks in Round Rock just started a weekly truck night. You can catch us there every Tuesday at 6pm starting in August.

 

Good thing I found this! I just picked up my double cab a month ago and I've been looking to meet people with a similar interest in the area since I've only lived down here for a year.

Weekly meets at twin peaks huh? Guess I'll have to check that out. What's the easiest way to find you guys?

 

Stop by the meet next week. Lots of cool trucks and peeps. We have events all the time. Also, if youre on FB check out the G.A.T.O.R. group.

 

How long does it take to get approved for the Facebook group?

 

GATOR usually accepts pretty quickly. Also check out Texas Overland

 

I'm still alive guys lol

 

Eh, been a few days since I requested permission. I'll give it a few more.

 

Blain, it could have been missed for whatever reason. Request again and let's get you added.

What FB name do you use?

 

Austin people here, whats up yall?? Need some suggestions for my 2015 Texas Edition...White Shadow III

 

Just got added to the G.A.T.O.R. GROUP on fb

 

Woot, woot! Our next in-town meet up is Dec 14th at Trudy's Four Star location, at 5pm.

 

Is this Parmer off road still open?

 

I don't know if this is the same place as originally mentioned, but I went down this "trail" not too long ago.

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I didn't take the fork off to the right, just drove north till I hit pavement near the gates of that community. If you want to take a look, it'd be nice to know if there's anything off to the right of that main trail when it forks. I wouldn't be surprised if there's been more development back there, but maybe a place for city slickers like me to throw it in 4 to lube the system once a month.

 

Just found this thread. I signed up for the gator fb page... Waiting to be accepted.....