5 lugger bs thread

Its not one part in the 5 lugs

 

Could I put on a better leaf pack, relocate my shackle mounts and put the right new shackles on but still use my stock shock location?

I just dont want to waste money buying a stock pack when I want to go LT as soon as I can

Sorry if this is a stupid question

 

If you plan on going lt soon dont waste your time and money theres plenty of stuff for sale on here for real cheap to skip all that just my .02

 

Pm me i can help point you in the right direction

 

I think he's trying to do it in steps... As long as you either limit it at stock travel (maintaining current shocks) or buy new shocks to handle the additional travel it'd probably work.

 

Think of it this way though, stock shocks are what maybe 6" travel? Most lt se ups have more than that in just uptravel. Now figure in the stock pack thickness vs lt pack thickness. Now the shock mounts are 5-6" farther apart vs stock. New rear shocks would need to be minimum 10" like what im running just to drive it. Cant really drive the truck hard till thats fixed and figuring be doesnt have the front done its gonna be crazy tall in the back with lt so just gotta look at it from all directions

 

I know, I'd go with the new shocks option personally.

To be fair though, he said "Could I" not "Should I" haha. I'd personally say wait and do it all together, I think they look dumb with just one end done. Unless you have a nice mid travel setup up front and then LT the rear.

 

I have taller/ stiffer springs up front and lift spindles so I'm lifted about 5" (the springs are kindof a ??) The rat has an aal and the scariest shackles you will ever see (previous owner did some questionable stuff). I just want to know if I can run an aftermarket leaf pack and use the same one later when I go lt. If not what would be a good one to look for now. I just don't want stock replacements. Even relocating the hangers I'd fine, I just don't want to cut up my bed yet. I think that will wait until I have a kit for the front

 

I honestly don't know enough about LT to comment I'd ask those guys for sure. But I'd say relocate all the spring stuff now and get the leaf pack you want to run sorted out and then measure for shocks. But that means you need to buy shocks twice...

 

If your gonna spend the money do it once and do it right save yourself the headache trust me buying shocks twice sucks

 

Buy my setup lol

 

Ahhh

 

pming you

 

Hey what's up 5 lugger guys. I'm new to this site and just bought my first Tacoma and I love it. I'm glad I found this thread for 5luggers. Quick question, I'm looking to upgrade my wheel and tires and I've been having trouble finding decent aftermarket wheels. Anyone have any suggestions on a good site to check out. Also will the Jeep 5 lug wheels work? I see the lug spacing is the same but not sure about the center bore or offset.

 

Thanks for replying, Yea i've noticed that some of the jeep wheels have the same lug pattern (5x4.5) but i've read on some other threads on this site that the center bore is different(too wide of a hole or not wide enough) What are your thoughts on that?

 

I've been making a complete ass of myself on TW trying to find stuff for my truck thus far... Sorry, to those who have been helpful. I'll try to keep it very simple(for me).

Who/where are you guys getting your metal bumpers from? Does anyone have a winch mounted on theirs? And, has anyone found a skid plate that bolts on? I know what I want to do, but need a little direction as to where you guys are finding these things. Also, who's doing the work? Thank you, any suggestions/ideas would be greatly appreciated!

My aim:
Lift 3in. front
AAL rear
Bilstein 5100s
16x8 SCS wheels on 31s
Heavy Duty front bumper w/winch
Front Skid
Building wood armrest
List so far...

 

Well i no longer have a 5 lug

 

what happened?

 

I got rear ended and slammed into the car ahead of me it's done for sure frame is pretty much twisted

 

center pivots and links. problem solved