Stupid hurts.'s 5-Lugger Build

SICK PRICE!!! Dude, I'm seriously jealous! Congrats!

I'm curious though, how are you going to go higher in the front? I guess I've been out of the works but whats available for our trucks?

I'm surprised that the ride is rougher than the readylift, is it bc the CO are maxed?

And with that set up you described, what kind of height you going to be lookin at?

Sorry with all the questions! Its damn near 4 in the morning here in Turkey and I can't sleep, and I gotta fly in 4 hours

 

And dude, if you come across a price like that for the same thing!!!! HOOK A KOREAN BROTHA UP! Ha!

 

The Sway-A-Way are adjustable coilovers as seen by the threads on the body, however, the higher you go, the stiffer the ride. The reason these coilovers are stiffer than our stock strut assembly is because the Eibach springs in the Sway-A-Ways are much bigger than our stock springs. Also, you can see that the Eibach springs have more coils than the stock springs, thus making compression harder or stiffer.

As for the rear setup, I'm not exactly sure how much higher it'll be. In fact, I think it'll be lower since the leafs are below the axle (for example, Harrelsen's Deaver pack). The only reason the ReadyLift SST AAL made the rear higher is due to the fact that it had more curvature thus dropping the rear axle (since the axle sits above the springs) and creating a lift in the rear.

Haha, if I do come across something, I'll let you know.

 

I was thinking of going the same route you did. But I got a great deal on the deavers springs I have, I just need to do a shackle flip to bring the rear back up. After I do the flip, I will go with the TC mid-travel w/ Icons or buy this kit without the AAL.

 

Nice! When do you plan on going mid-travel? The rear setup I have planned is still up in the air because I'm waiting for other options and because I have no funds at the moment.

 

I was considering doing a LT kit, but it cost a lot $$$. So I will use the money for other Mods on my list. I plan to have the mid travel on my truck the end of next month.

 

Man, LT would be nice though, but you're right. You could spend the rest of the money for things like that ARB air locker you want. If it wasn't for the great deal I got on this kit, I would've never thought I'd get it. Also, buying the SAWs and UCAs at different times definitely helped and made it easily affordable. If you do buy that kit you mentioned above, I'll take those leafs off you.

 

^ Looked real sweet @ the HB meet!

Can't wait to go do the photoshoot with your Truck.
​

 

Thanks Ray! My buddy says he's down. He'd love to shoot some photos. Let me know when you're free. Btw, thanks for those fogs. Can't wait to hook them up.

 

dude ur truck is by far the best 5 lug ive seen.
(xrunner except) lol it was cool to meet u @ the meet

 

Thanks! It was nice to meet you too. Hopefully I'll see you at SoCal Mod Day.

 

dude im so MFin jealous. im talking my dad into letting me do my lift soon. same mid travel kit but idk if i want to get the UCAs and COs and then get the wheelers AAL and some stock 4x4 shocks or to just get that kit that nesslerah said. how hard was it to install as an amatuer? do i need any special tools other than a grinder?

 

Thanks.

Installing the UCAs and SAWs were pretty straightforward, but I got my frame cut and plates welded professionally. You could just cut it off and let it be, but I really wanted a clean install.

 

yeah thatss what i was gonna do. get a 40 dollar grinder or borrow a friends. cut that piece off and what else would i need? i have an ex border patrol mechanic to help me so i think i will be able to do it.

 

Just your basic tools is all you need. Just unbolt the UCAs, struts, and sway bar, cut the frame, and then install the TC UCAs and SAWs. That's about it.

 

does it come with a list of tools you need? also what do you think about my question earlier-same mid travel kit but idk if i want to get the UCAs and COs and then get the wheelers AAL and some stock 4x4 shocks or to just get that kit that nesslerah said?

 

It doesn't tell you which tools you need, but as long as you have a ratchet/socket kit, you'll be fine. If you have the money for the whole kit, I'd say do it all together at one time and buy it.

 

ok thats what i think im going to do. i wish they sold that kit with icons in the front

 

there is a place where you can buy TC88500 with Icon Dynamics with or without the res.. Link below:

http://www.klmstore.com/ICON-5-8705-05-Up-Tacoma-5-LUG-2WD-Front-Coil-over-Shock-Kit-3.aspx

 

I think that's too expensive haha I think I will stick to the other combo deal