Sterling's 2001 Double Cab 4x4 Build Thread...

Need update!!

 

OKAY! Here you go...

Started on the suspension project. Since I've started up school again and am still working 50 or so hours a week, it hasn't left much time for the truck. I did a quick wash then started on the front suspension. I knew I wouldn't get it all done tonight, but I wanted to get started on disassembling everything. I am borrowing a couple of tools tomorrow to finish the job... so I went as far as I could. On to the pics...

Quick wash and backed into the garage:


First off, measure!









For now, I am just leveling the truck out, so I have an inch to go up in the front to make it level... so I'll shoot for 1.5" to make it look good.

The goods:




Took a moment to toss some degreaser on the front wheels while they were off... mmmmmm... shiny!


Everything unbolted:




Cleeeeeeeean...


That's where I ended for tonight. I will finish up tomorrow.... then tires will be here next week! I am going for an OEM+ look, so I am sticking with the stock wheels for now and just going with a slightly larger and more capable tire.

 

Looking cool man, can't wait to see the finished product.

So what are you going to school for?

 

Looking pretty good man

 

YES!

 

Thanks! I can't wait either. I'm going to ASU, finishing my undergrad in Marketing and Urban Planning. Then I am headed straight into a Marketing Masters program... unless I change my mind.

Thanks!

You know it! Since I'm pissed that I forgot about the dinner tonight, I am ordering tires right now. BFG A/T 265/75/16s... gotta love having a Tirerack Wholesale Account.

Now I just need a spare wheel to go with the 5th tire I'm ordering...

 

EXCUSE ME!?!!?

 

Probably shouldn't have said that out loud. It's through the company as we work on cars every once in awhile...

 

Just ordered the tires! WOO!

 

Any chance EVOMS wants to tune my car? I still need to install/ tune the URD MAF Calibrator. Of all places, I'd rather take it to you guys than anyone else. I have the CD with the software.

 

I'll chat with the guys on Tuesday and see if it is something they would consider.


Further update on the suspension install. I got everything in and boy is that a fun job to do all by yourself! Good thing I have air plumbed in the garage. Made the ball joint removal and mono-ball install a snap. I did have a noob moment and dropped the ball-joint press and punched a hole in my CV boot... FAWK! Now I have a new project to tackle this week. Oh well... good excuse to order the diff-drop kit and depending on how I feel I might order the rear suspension goodies.

 

you have a clean ride ian, very nice

 

Thanks, buddy! Thanks for swinging by on Friday. Hope those blinkers are working out for you.

 

got plans for those thanks again

 

Suspension installation is done. Also installed the new plate!

Here's a couple of pics of the suspension installed:





Here's a crap cell phone pic of the plate:


I will have pics of the whole truck soon. New tires will be here tomorrow so I want to get those installed along with cleaning up the truck a bit more before I get beauty shots. I hope you enjoy!

 

Thanks! I know this will hold me over for about a week... then the mod bug will hit again and I will order all of the rear suspension goodies.

 

Looks killer cant wait to see the whole truck!!!

 

I'm dying over here show me some pics

 

Agreed. MOAR pics!

 

Tires are on, I need to do a little more adjusting on the suspension. Since you guys are not patient, you get a sh*tty cell phone pic...