What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Meh, I got it ordered local, but thanks

 

holy rip off prices!

 

about triple what i pay in cdn pesos before the what i suspect to be expensive shipping.

 

I didn't even look at the prices, I payed 40ish tax included for a 20' 1.5 OD piece of tubing with free shipping.

 

Was wondering if I but the all pro rear lift kit with expo leafs do I need the extended rear brake line? Also how many bushings comes with the kit. I'm assuming the shocks are the billies

 

It comes with the kit but is there anything else I need besides the leaf springs, shocks, extended brake line and bushings?

 

New ubolts if they didn't come with it.

 

No they don't I did plan on a U-bolt flip kit anyways

 

if so then you can get the 12" 5125s when ordering instead of the 10" and 9.25" they send for the stock mounts.

 

Yea I think there's a box I can fill to ask for the 12" 5125s though I'm also waiting on a auto shop if they can install my suspension stuff cause I don't have much free time. But if I get a U-bolt flip kit idk if I'll trust them on it lol

Cause is there some welding involved on the U-bolt flip kit?

 

What are the shims for?

 

correcting pinion angle.

 

Oh ok

 

I wouldn't suggest axle shims if you're getting the Expo leaf springs. The arch they have in them lines up the pinion angle pretty well.

 

you probably wont need them with those leafs. dropping the carrier bearing seems to work at ridding any vibs at 3" and under lift.

 

OK I'll probably go with the carrier bearing drop then seems easier to do in my skill set. Plus just order everything from one place would be easier in terms of ordering

 

Me either I just want a truck that does well on and off road. I refuse to put lift blocks on it plus suspension needs replaced anyways so perfect time for a upgrade

But the lower shock mounts do need to be welded on with the U-bolt flip kit? My neighbor has a car lift and a welder I can ask him if I can borrow his garage for the day lol

 

Are you getting Expo springs or the regular springs? I'm running expo leaf springs and have no vibes. No carrier bearing drop or axle shims needed.

As much as people recommend carrier bearing drops, that isn't truly the correct fix for vibes for the style driveshaft we have. You want to create angles like this as best as possible.

Not sure what you're asking.

 

OK so nothing in terms of angle adjustment.

 

For my situation there wasn't. There is a chance that it could be different for you though.

What I suggest is to have just the suspension components installed and go from there. If you feel an increase in vibes make sure your angles are correct and then go from there. But I wouldn't suggest buying parts before you know whether or not you'll need them. If you do get some vibes, driving the truck before you can get rid of them isn't going to hurt it.