Oahu Members Thread

Quiet tiny dancer!

 

I like the old school flaps better anyway. And mine are not weird



Old school-ish

 

Is that my rear bumper?

 

you didn't put down the $100 deposit yet

 

i'll take those when I cross the sand

 

I know right! It was my stocks and mutual funds. Still made a little even after all the market crashes :/

Looks like

 

No. Its hard to see, but real small in the bottom corner, it also says A-TRAC

 

What happened to the guy that was asking for install help?? He posted and that was the last we heard...

 

So I don't know a single thing about suspension. Luka saw it, he may be able to chime in. I'm pretty sure the coils aren't installed. Luka said he thinks he could use the LCA method (again, no clue). It's a pro-comp 3". Got it from 4 wheel parts. Was supposed to get side steps but in guess there was a hiccup and talking to them on the phone I didn't know the brand.
I'd like to get it on. I don't do off-road much and I'm pretty sure pro comp isn't the best brand (by far). It is kinda more for looks. When I get time to do a lot of off reading I was planning on switching to OME .
I don't have any clue who to talk to about getting the springs installed. Not sure if the AAL came with a new U bolt.

 

Looks like you should be able to do the LCA method. You wouldn't want to crank those things up a bunch before install though so you would have the least amount of compression on the spring. (I attached the youtube video below)

Again, your rear is pretty much cake.. Look in the DIY forum on the 2nd Gen site to get acquainted.

There are a couple things you need to do before hand.. maybe post a picture of what you have, so we can chime in to what you don't have and need..

I would help if I have some time.. I NEED to try and install my own sliders this weekend. Have been doing some night activities and it is killing me that they are realy just sitting on work horses in the backyard... If I finished early, we could definitely do your AAL at the least.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkVLBOnAifc

 

The U bolts aren't a big deal. I have an extra set that was left over from Ricks install. Most service stations have a wall mounted spring compressor. I think I paid $50 at Ron's performance to swap mine to 700# coils.

 

it didn't look too bad. I have a manual spring compressor that should work as long as the new springs have a similair spring rate as oem, well, as long as they aren't over 650lb springs, it should work out ok. the LCA method is the other way.

I might be busy this weekend but I should be free next weekend if ya still need help.

 

Damn! I didn't know "Siri's" brother made suspension videos...lmao! F'ing Bots!

 

LOL

 

I had a shop swap mine for around that much too

cant do the lca method with coilovers and im scared as shit of rental coil compressors. lol

 

Does anyone know the spring rate for Icon's springs that come with their coilovers by chance?

 

I'll watch the vid (thanks for posting the link!) and check out the DIY suspension guides to get familiar. I'll also post some pics tomorrow. Thanks for the help guys!
If I'm available I'll help you guys out too. I want to learn as much as possible about our trucks and the best way is to get hands on.

 

2nd gen OEM replacements are usually 650# IIRC

 

Alot of the guys on here are always willing to work on another tacoma. Just have to let everyone no when u like do the install an see who can help.