How to go about it!?

Ok. I just joined a Local Toyota 4x4 club and they are serious riders, and I feel handicapped with my stock Tacoma. This is what I was thinking; I know I want a 3" lift with 285's (mainly to maintain power and gearing). So I was going to get the Revtec 3" AAL ($350 on 4wheelparts.com) and over time change the shocks, front to Walker Evans coil covers, and rear to Walker Evans also both non resiviour, and Upper A-arms. I will get the Revtec within the next month or two, and the rest will happen over the next year and a half or so, also changing out the suspension componants too. Put simply I want something now to hold me over till I can get (afford) what I really want.

Thanks In Advance,
Dustin

 

Well said. It would be a shame to jack something up.

 

What timmer said....

If that club doesn't accomodate beginners or stock vehicles, then you should find another club that does. If you try to run with them, you'll only get frustrated, push you & your rig too hard and possibly end up breaking stuff because you're not equipped for it. Overall - your offroad experience will be a negative one and you won't have fun.

Building a rig isn't something you should do overnight. It takes a lot of research, time, and money. You've gotta go wheeling with your stock rig and learn how to drive before you dive into big upgrades.

 

+1 to what timmer and everyone said. You'll also end up spending more money (like enough that you coulda gotten some sliders or recovery gear instead of random lower quality lift parts).

I know it's not as much fun..but take your time and do it right. Do your research around here and with your club...Put together the right set up for you and save your pennies to get it!!

 

The club is not that bad they have a ride scheduled for http://katemcyrocks.com/ , and I told the guy that was to much and I wasnt going to make it and he said my truck as is (still have factory Dunlaps) could make the easy trail. Here are some more pics from one of the club members he owns the Blue FJ, http://s248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/5-by-5/LSLC%20Katemcy%20Rocks%2009/?start=all
Well maybe I will just start with Tires and protective equipment Sliders, new bumper. ect...

 

Give Jacque at trdparts4u.com a call. He just came back from the LSLC 2009 and has been many times. Tell him what you have, what club your in and what you would like to do and he'll take care of you. Everything I have done to mine has been with his help or someone from Toyota of Dallas, which is where trdparts4u is located. All 3 employees at trdpart4u, and a few at TOD, are members of the Toyota Tral Riders which is the 4x4 club I'm in here in Dallas. Talk to Jacque, Gerone or Barb, they'll take good care of you with parts and or knowledge.

 

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I had my Toytec Ultimate lift installed with them this Wednesday and trdparts4u.com is awesome. Jacque was extremely helpful and knowledgable about everything concerning any questions. I would highly recommend speaking with him about any questions or ideas you have for your tacoma. He drives a sweet Tacoma that he takes to the trails and can answer any questions you have concerning wheeling!

 

THIS IS YOUR GROUP!!! I don't wheel but I know I wouldn't want to learn it with these guys. Those are some nice rigs!


This is a great shot of the FJ:
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/5-by-5/LSLC Katemcy Rocks 09/IMG_7608.jpg?t=1238208922

 

Fixed it for you.

I highly doubt they break stuff. Those rigs look built enough to handle it.

 

Just ordered rear diff skid and transfer case skid, I figure I can do it piece by piece. Probably get my tires in the next week or two

 

Sliders would be a great addition to your truck

 

x1,000,000

 

A little bit at a time,