1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Installing icon C/O w/o resi

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tacoma mud, Jul 30, 2011.

  1. Jul 30, 2011 at 7:17 PM
    #1
    Tacoma mud

    Tacoma mud [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2011
    Member:
    #59167
    Messages:
    444
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kyle
    TEXAS
    Vehicle:
    97' xtra cab sr5 4x4
    soon to come
    How hard is it to install this kit on my 97 tacoma? Will i have to get diff. Drop and sway bar drop? :confused::confused:
     
  2. Jul 30, 2011 at 7:20 PM
    #2
    davidpick

    davidpick NWXPDTN

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2010
    Member:
    #29760
    Messages:
    2,380
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    David
    Leavenworth, WA
    Vehicle:
    1988 Pickup 22R 5sp 2wd
    Weber 32/36, RV Cam, LCE exhaust headers, Desmogged
    if they are pre-assembled (pretty sure they are), then it's not a big job at all... only a few bolts per side to remove and then even less to install the new stuff. you'll need a floor jack and some basic hand tools.

    check your cv angles... you may need a diff drop... or you may find that you're alright.
     
  3. Jul 30, 2011 at 7:22 PM
    #3
    Tacoma mud

    Tacoma mud [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2011
    Member:
    #59167
    Messages:
    444
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kyle
    TEXAS
    Vehicle:
    97' xtra cab sr5 4x4
    soon to come
    What angle are they supposed to be at?
     
  4. Jul 30, 2011 at 7:31 PM
    #4
    Tacoma mud

    Tacoma mud [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2011
    Member:
    #59167
    Messages:
    444
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kyle
    TEXAS
    Vehicle:
    97' xtra cab sr5 4x4
    soon to come
    And how hard would it be to intall the TC ucas???
     
  5. Jul 30, 2011 at 7:33 PM
    #5
    ktmrider

    ktmrider Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 20, 2009
    Member:
    #19933
    Messages:
    4,963
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    07 DCLB 4x4 Sport S/C
    Junk
    not hard at all, remove stock put on new
     
  6. Jul 30, 2011 at 7:40 PM
    #6
    Tacoma mud

    Tacoma mud [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2011
    Member:
    #59167
    Messages:
    444
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kyle
    TEXAS
    Vehicle:
    97' xtra cab sr5 4x4
    soon to come
    Ok thanks! :D
     
  7. Jul 30, 2011 at 7:46 PM
    #7
    ktmrider

    ktmrider Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 20, 2009
    Member:
    #19933
    Messages:
    4,963
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    07 DCLB 4x4 Sport S/C
    Junk
  8. Jul 30, 2011 at 9:16 PM
    #8
    davidpick

    davidpick NWXPDTN

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2010
    Member:
    #29760
    Messages:
    2,380
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    David
    Leavenworth, WA
    Vehicle:
    1988 Pickup 22R 5sp 2wd
    Weber 32/36, RV Cam, LCE exhaust headers, Desmogged
    it's a pretty straight-forward process. make sure you've got a 4 lb. deadblow hammer and a ball-joint press and/or a 2/3 gear puller (you can rent from autozone or o'reilly's, etc.). i could not have done the removal of the stock ucas without those.
     
  9. Jul 30, 2011 at 9:16 PM
    #9
    davidpick

    davidpick NWXPDTN

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2010
    Member:
    #29760
    Messages:
    2,380
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    David
    Leavenworth, WA
    Vehicle:
    1988 Pickup 22R 5sp 2wd
    Weber 32/36, RV Cam, LCE exhaust headers, Desmogged
    as close to flat as possible. a little bit of downward angle is ok, but you don't want too much.
     
  10. Jul 30, 2011 at 10:50 PM
    #10
    Tacoma mud

    Tacoma mud [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2011
    Member:
    #59167
    Messages:
    444
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kyle
    TEXAS
    Vehicle:
    97' xtra cab sr5 4x4
    soon to come
    Ok well hopefully i dont have to cuz my cash is already running low :(
     
  11. Jul 31, 2011 at 12:30 AM
    #11
    ilove_taco_ma

    ilove_taco_ma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2010
    Member:
    #38877
    Messages:
    585
    Gender:
    Male
    fresno, california
    Vehicle:
    95 tacoma 4wd LX
    nothing, all stock expect got a OE replacement air filter K&N.
    its hard to save money when you find out about this forum. but its all worth it.
     
  12. Jul 31, 2011 at 12:50 AM
    #12
    G scott04

    G scott04 ...

    Joined:
    Jan 17, 2011
    Member:
    #49443
    Messages:
    4,877
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Garrett
    Mesa
    Vehicle:
    04 PreRunner
    Step one: remove your sway bar
    Step two: Don't take corners nascar style
    Step three: take it off road
    Step four: think about the awesomeness of no sway bar :D
     
  13. Jul 31, 2011 at 6:31 AM
    #13
    davidpick

    davidpick NWXPDTN

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2010
    Member:
    #29760
    Messages:
    2,380
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    David
    Leavenworth, WA
    Vehicle:
    1988 Pickup 22R 5sp 2wd
    Weber 32/36, RV Cam, LCE exhaust headers, Desmogged
    it doesn't cost anything. you put down a deposit that's 100% refundable within 48 hours usually. trust me, you'll wish you had them when you're mid-way through tearing your truck's suspension apart and you get stuck and have to walk to the nearest auto parts store to get 'em! :)
     

Products Discussed in

To Top