Just got my new Toytec lift in today

Beside it was freezing today, I managed to get both front sprigs out, but then ran into a snag. My neighbor lent me his spring compressor but it just was not able to compress the springs. The set was to old, fragile, and small for the larger springs. Not a biggie I went up to my local auto parts store rented a set for free get home get the springs inside, out of the wind and 38* weather. The compressor they rented me one is busted and will not work. The threads are stripped on the thread rod on the compressor. ahhhh i might just have to take it to a friends shop and see what he will charge me to compress the springs and add the top spacers, this way when I get home from work I can just bolt them on. I was thinking no more then $30- $40 cash .

 

why do u need a spring compressor?? I thought this lift just added a 3" spacer to the top of the strut assembly. Am I wrong?

 

yeah you need to compress with the toytec lifts

 

OK finally finished my lifts and got my tires tonight ! here are the pics will post some when I get some daylight












I decided to go with the 285/75/16 definity Dakota A/T after install and mounting balancing and I also got a front end alignment the total was $742.00 + I also get a mail in rebate for 133.00. So final total after rebate
is $609.00 installed with an alignment. No one else could touch Pep Boys price that also includes a road hazard. The tires have a 50,000 mile tread warranty. They also come in a mud terrain Here is a picture from their website. They are also made by Cooper Tires

I will keep an update on these tires. I have had Definity on my 4runner a couple years ago and they were great tires

 

Looks good from what I can see. A bunch of MD guys are getting together for a wheeling trip this weekend if you are interested (Green Ridge State Park, Flintstone, MD)