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Mods for a 1999 PreRunner

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 99PreRunner., Jan 21, 2011.

  1. Jan 21, 2011 at 6:40 PM
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    I'm new on here and this is my 1st post. I have a 1999 PreRunner V6 than I want to do a few mods to. My truck is a daily driver, but I also do a good bit of trail riding. I wanted to know what advice y'all have for me.

    - 3" suspension lift, something smooth for riding trails, I'm trying to avoid blocks in the rear
    - cold air intake, what brand and model
    - exhaust, I want something that will increase performance but not sound like a 4banger

    I want to know where I can find the best prices on these items as well.

    Thanks
     
  2. Jan 21, 2011 at 6:42 PM
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    1. No idea.
    2. Cut a hole in your airbox instead.
    3. Many options.

    Welcome! :wave:
     
  3. Jan 21, 2011 at 6:46 PM
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    Why cut a hole in the air box?
     
  4. Jan 21, 2011 at 6:47 PM
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    Mostly stock: AFE Pro Dry S Filter, Bedrug, Leer Shell, 265/75/15 Goodyear Wrangler RT, Husky Liners, Wet Okole seat covers... Powertrax No-Slip in the near future =)
    Haha... How well said.

    1. OME full lift kit or Bilstein 5100's (search em up)
    2. As mentioned cut a hole in your airbox via the Deck Plate Mod (search)
    3. No idea. Check the 1st gen section for some threads on this.

    Cheers.
     
  5. Jan 21, 2011 at 6:52 PM
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    I've done a good bit of research on both, the 5100's and the OME, but which would you prefer? I'll search the deck plate mod
     
  6. Jan 21, 2011 at 7:10 PM
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    I am definitely doing the deck plate mod within the next few days. Thanks for showing me that.
    I don't have any major mods to it... The only things that I have done since I've owned it, chrome brush guard, 31" buckshots, toolbox, cb/ pa speaker, and k&n air filter.
     
  7. Jan 21, 2011 at 7:15 PM
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    So on the 5100's, it will add roughly 2.5" to the front but 0" to the back, correct?
     
  8. Jan 21, 2011 at 7:20 PM
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    Okay...well, I'll disagree. OP: The deckplate mod by itself, w/o anything else, should increase performance and sound.:thumbsup:

    There's a sticky (thread) in the 1st Gen section titled "DIY mods for the 95-04..." and another one titled "neat link from another site". Those will get you going w/ideas on how to mod your truck.

    Good luck, and keep us posted on your progress.:)
     
  9. Jan 22, 2011 at 11:06 AM
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    Another question, where is the best/ cheapest place to order tires and rims. I'm looking for 15"-17" rims and roughly 32-33" tires, good A/Ts like pro comp Xtreme ATs or similar tires. Thanks
     
  10. Jan 22, 2011 at 9:17 PM
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    Look at build!
    Tirerack usually has pretty good deals on rim and tire combos plus they mount and balance them for you and shipping isnt to bad either! Suspension wise i say go for the Billy 5100's! They ride very smooth on and off road. The DP mod is a good one to as it only costs about 10 bucks and you already have a K&N filter.
     
  11. Jan 22, 2011 at 9:36 PM
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    Awesome prices there man, but idk bout re-treads:confused: Have you used any before? do they last? I'm looking for a cheap set of A/T's for traveling to school and back everyweek and they deff have good prices!
     
  12. Jan 23, 2011 at 9:50 AM
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    oh ok cool deal, i think im going to order the BFG A/T look alikes in 265/75/16 450 for the full set and shipping:eek: = super sweet deal!

    If you gettem let me know how your liking them over some time.
     
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    nice ride 01tacoma... what brand sells the best 3" leaf packs for the money? Most I see are around $350 or $500 with bilsteins. I don't want to spend a ton of money on lift, but I also want it to ride fairly smooth off road. I was thinking about leaf packs in the rear and 5100's with eibach coilsin the front. With that, would I be able to clear 285/75/16 on 16x8s with 4.5" BS with no rubbing?
     
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    And would I have to replace my UCAs? Or anything else?
     
  15. Jan 25, 2011 at 7:26 AM
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    Honestly man idk i came across a group buy on here through all-pro selling the expo leafs for around 269 i believe but dont know when they will ever do another one again, but i wish they would, thats the only thing i am waiting on! I will say though that the 5100's and eibachs are simply awesome, I am also not sure about the 285's cause im runnin 265's but plan to goto a 285 in the future and yes the 16x8 should fit as that is the rim i have!
     
  16. Jan 25, 2011 at 7:27 AM
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    Look at build!
    with 3" an under you should not have to replace the UCA's all though i am going to down the road just to get my caster in spec. but you dont have to worry about that alignment as much as others. so its no biggie
     
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    Thanks man. Yea I wish I coul get them for 269, that'd be sweet! Where'd be the cheapest place to get the 5100's and eibach's? And which eibach's do I need? If you don't mind, a part number or something would be handy :)
     
  18. Jan 28, 2011 at 3:12 PM
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    Look at build!
    order the 5100's from DSM and i ordered the eibach's from toytec but if you can find them anywere cheaper go for it, i paid 175 for the coils including shipping and 175 for the 5100's free shipping.
     
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    Thanks for the input... And if you had bout $2k to spend on a stock truck, what would you all do, what set up? Performance wise, lift, tires and rims, looks, etc. I'm going to try and find tires and maybe rims used.
     
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    Update: I've done a few things since I posted on this thread! Check out my build
     

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