Icon ET coilovers and 33s/ BS / Daily red romper build thread**

July 2016 February 2017 (Current)

Hey guys turning this into a build thread as of 2/14/17. Basically a thread of my up and coming build and questions and bs and getting help from you guys. These are my first mods to my truck so bear with me I'm going to need a little help. Excited for The process !

I'm 18, graduated last year. Dad helped me get a Implulse Red 2004 Tacoma Extended Cab Prerunner 3.4L for my 18th birthday as long as I paid for half in May 2016. Got a job after high school saved all my money to build this thing to mob

Pics to come!!!!!

Suspension
Icon 2.5 ET coilovers (2" of thread exposed)
Camburg UCAs
Toytec adjustable lift shackles set at 2"

Tires/Wheels

Hankook MTs 33x12.50x15
Pro Comp 252 15x8
Bora .75 spacers up Front

Performance
Flow master 40


Mods to Come:
rear shocks???
Bamf Sliders
All-Pro Baja bumper
Leaf pack


Anyway, stoked to be apart of the community and have all you guys to help me out with any questions I have you guys rock! Don't worry pics to come!!

 

First mods that will be going on my truck so I'm beyond excited ! Just hope I'm on the right path lol.

 

Not sure about you're setup, but I'm running 285/75/16s on a 2.5" lift. My tires in standard measurements are 32.7 x 11.2. I rub the washer bottle plastic when making a u-turn. I had to do the pinch weld flattening mod and trim the bumper about a 1/2 inch. All I can say is trial and error. Good luck!

 

Thanks man! Lol tires should be manageable. We will see

 

I think mine are adjusted to about 2.5" with 33/12.5" tires. I don't know the exact amount since my truck had a spacer lift on it when i bought it. I have a 3 leaf 1.5" AAL in the rear so i just adjusted to CO's so that they sat level with the rear. My wheels have the same back space as yours and I did the Pinch weld mod (beating) for clearance. I haven't had any rubbing issues yet; I'm also not fully stuffing the tires either though. The UCA's you have should give you some positive caster to help keep your tires off of the fenders a bit more.

 

You have any trouble fitting 15" wheels?

 

They fit fine without any issues. It's mostly just steel wheels that have some issues with fitting over the brake calipers

 

Hey guys ! Ran into a problem installing Icon ET coilovers and Camburg UCAs today. Can't seem to get the ball joints to disconnect from spindle or UCA I was beating the shit out of everything. Everyone is saying I shouldn't need a press either. So some insight would help thanks guys ( ALSO how will I know how high the coilovers will lift me by adjusting them do I measure how much thread is exposed ??) thanks again

 

OK, sorry for the confusion if you read this before I edited it. So, pry up on the UCA from the spindle while whacking the UCA. The shock should free up the ball joint. If not, maybe try some PB blaster or something. I have a front end service kit and its well worth the investment if you're going to be wrenching, whether its for a career or your own stuff.

I hope your UCAs don't come with a ball joint. If they do, I believe you will have to press out the upper ball joint from your spindle. I don't believe it bolts on like the bottom one.

 

Ball joints are a bitch! PB blaster and a big f*cking hammer is how I freed mine up. Good luck!

 

Pry with what? And okay maybe I'm making a mistake of removing the shock before trying. I removed the shock and then tried to take uca apart. Also have Camburg Uniballs I'll be putting in. I won't need a press correct?

 

Fuck yes they are maybe if I keep the shock in they will want to come out

 

First time doing all this so sorry for all the questions, just taking it step by step lol

 

You will not need a press for your Camburgs. You will need a press to get the old BJ out from the spindle. Each side took me like 3 hours, probibly because I don't have the strength as you dude do.

 

If the uniballs replace your ball joints, I'm pretty sure you will need a ball joint press. Like @jules04taco said, you will need it to remove the old BJ from the spindle.

Pry with a pry bar. Apply upward pressure to the UCA from the spindle. While smacking the UCA with a big hammer. Like a 3-5 lb sledge.

The shock doesn't connect to the UCA so it shouldn't really make a difference. It may be better if its disconnected because it will allow the spindle to move downward as well as the UCA to move upward.

 

Also my coilovers were still installed when I switched my UCA out. Not sure if this is a factor or not.

 

. Cool I'll have to try and borrow a press from my buddy in the AM thanks for the input guys. Fuck balljoints lol.... so any tips on pressing the joint off once off the UCA??

 

Should I hit the uca upward or just smack it anywhere ? Doesn't matter if I damage any of the balljoints components correct since I'm replacing

 

I wouldn't smack it upward, that's the the prybar is for. Just smack away on the UCA. The idea is to shock it which will free up the ball joint and allow the pry bar to lift away the UCA. Have someone who knows how to use the ball joint press show you how to use it so you don't jack up your spindle.

 

lol I'll ask my dad, he seems to know about a lot of shit. Found one at autozone I can rent out. Will try in the AM! Might make a build thread so we can start posting in that. Debating though.....