UTAH (and Surrounding Areas) BS Thread

How’s the ride so far?

 

Front is a little stiff still since it is specced for 200 pounds of bumper, winch, and Group 31 battery I don't have installed yet but it is still noticeable. Those go on next weekend so I'll report back on that.

The rear is where I really notice a difference so far. Very smooth and a major improvement going over speed bumps or those drainage channels Sandy loves so much.

 

Where are all you guys from in Utah? I'm from Orem and just got back into a tacoma. Looking to hit up some trails soon if anyone is interested?

 

Just moved to Sandy from Orem. Let me know if you ever wanna go play in the dirt.

 

I’m in Sandy near Alta high

 

Looking good! You gotta love those King’s.

 

Loads of difference. Especially in the rear replacing clapped out of leafs. Front is a little stiff for now till my bumper goes in in the coming weeks, but still smooth very all the speed bumps

Gotta put some weight in the rear to get the leafs to settle too. Currently sitting 4.5 inches higher than I was in the tail.

 

Even with mine loaded up, it’s still pretty stiff. It’s gonna take a while to break in. I’m thinking I’ll get mine custom valved at some point.

 

My truck has been driving like shite since I installed SPC upper control arms a few weeks ago and let Firestone (where I have a lifetime alignment) touch it. I heard good things about Russ's Alignment in SLC, so I scheduled an appointment and patiently waited 3 weeks to get in, because their expertise is in high demand.

Today was finally the day and when I got there I met Russ and he knew exactly what to do with the SPC UCA's. He even knew the adjustment nut torque spec off the top of his head. My tires have been rubbing the frame in the rear of the footwell at full lock. I asked him to max out the caster on the lower control arms because that moves the lower ball joints forward and increases clearance behind the front tire. He knew exactly what I was talking about before I even finished the sentence. Needless to say my truck is now driving flawlessly even at 75-80 MPH, they were very reasonably priced and I couldn't be more impressed with them.

Moral of the story: if your lifted Tacoma's alignment sucks, set an appointment at Russ's Alignment. It is soooooo worth the wait.

 

Thanks for the tip! Mines been off for a bit and this will spur me into action

 

Any Utah 3gen boys have their ecu reflashed with the new TSB? Just wondering if there is a dealer doing it with less problems? I bought from Toyota bountiful. Have not asked yet just looking for a heads up.

 

@Foozer got his done at Mark Miller recently.

I’m trying to get my old techstream laptop updated so I could potentially do it for folks

 

@fredgoodsell @Skruf

As fred said, I got mine done at Mark Miller. I left them a print out of the TSB with the manual codes highlighted. They did it no questions asked.

Any utah meet ups happening soon?

 

I had no problem getting it done at Tony Divino.

 

Thanks I will hit them up next week!

 

@H3llRid3r and I were brainstorming a TW meetup, but have taken no action yet. If there is interest, I can put something together. I figure it could also count as hours for my "Trail Host" cert with the DNR. 2 birds and all.

 

I'd be down!

 

Indeed.

We could schedule one and see who shows up, or we could try and get a fill before? What day of week is preferred for everyone?

 

Tried to do mine at Karl Malone and they gave me endless shit about it. The woman made it very obvious that it was going to take a lot of work (on my half) to get it done... Thats what happens when you give someone $30k.

 

I tried Karl Malone first, same thing.. Marl Miller was way better, didnt ask one question, just did it