Zee's Nautical Blue 2013 DCSB 4WD TRD OR

Current Setup: Pic Coming Soon!
OME 884s (+ Driver-Side 1/4" Top-Plate Spacer)
90021s Front
60091s Rear
Deaver U204 Stage 1 Leaf Pack
Cooper Discoverer AT3 265/75/16 (31psi Front 29psi Rear)
FL 34.75 - 36.00 | FR 35.25 - 36.75
RL 35.75 - 38.25 | RR 36.75 - 38.50

Old Setup:

-OME 883s
-N140s
-N182s
-TSB 3+1 Leafs
-Hankook Dynapro ATM 265/75/16 @35psi

On the way home from the dealer in Virginia:


Misc other mods:
Focal Component Fronts + JBL Amp
Weathertecs
Diff Breather Mod
Trimmed front flaps
Killed the seatbelt dinger w/ ELM327
Quick Fist Bracket Shovel/Axe Mounts
Sway Bar Relocate (unnessasarily)

 

Finally installed my small lift this past weekend. Was a piece of cake, but took a while as I didn't have much help. My pops lent a hand here and there but didn't stick around.

The fronts went on no problem with a little help from a 2x4 to push down the LCA. FYI- you definitely should suspend the spindle from the frame with a piece of wire. Thing would flop around and destroy the brake line otherwise. I also tied off the sway bar linkage so it didn't poke a CV boot and so it was just out of the way. Tricky getting to the rear most top bolt but hell, that's the fun.

The rear leafs and shocks were fine too once I figured out which spring went on which side. Momentary lapse of reasoning skills.. It definitely helps to do one side at time to keep the axel in place. Just use the jack to reposition slightly if the bolts aren't cooperating.

All said and done I gained 1 3/8" in front from the 883s and 1 1/4" in back from the 3+1 TSB leaf springs. The new ride is perfect! Stiffer but not too much. Just right. I am totally happy now with this truck. Before she was a bit lazy, but not anymore. She's perky now and feels all-around more controlled. With the tires, just about a 2" lift.

Got an alignment today from the Toyota dealer bc they were running a special, after the lift the steering wheel was a few degrees to the right and she tracked slightly to the right as well. After the alignment I think my 10-20mph hard acceleration vibes, which I've had all along, might be gone (we'll see..).

The only issue now is I have a squeak in the rear. Sounds like some metal on metal type shimmy or something over small bumps. Going to track it down over the next few days..

Thanks Wheeler's for the shocks and springs. Thanks TW user chetweewax for the leafs.

Some measurements:

Stock:
Front 34 3/8 Rear 36 1/4


After Tires:
FL 34 5/8 FR 34 5/8
RL 36 1/4 RR 36 1/4


After Lift:
FL FR 35 3/4
RL RR 37 1/2

 

Had a chance at work tonight to take a few shots with a real camera. Always liked parking garage shots. Something cool about the lighting... You can really see the dual blue/purple characteristic of the Nautical Blue Metallic:





And first test of the new tires:

 

Fixed the squeak in the rear end by spraying the spare tire chain lift with silicone spray.

My take-off vibration (medium to hard acceleration between 10-20mph) is still there, but greatly reduced after alignment. File under "all good, deal with it, It's a truck."

Still blown away at how much better she rides with the upgrades. I know it gets said a lot on TW, but this is HOW THIS TRUCK SHOULD COME!

 

Alignment specs after lift.

 

Made a pair of the Quick Fist brackets this week. These are freakin great cheap ways to mount your camping/trail gak.





I left room on the bottom of each bracket to consolidate if I ever need to.

 

Looks great! I was actually thinking about doing the same lift (883s) but with the 90000 or 90021 shocks from OME. There are just so many options, it's hard to decide which one to pick. How did you end up deciding on this lift vs one with billstein 5100 for example?
Thanks for sharing your experience and pictures!

 

I had 5100s all around on my 2000 extended cab (set a 0 w/ stock non-TRD spring) and a Wheelers leaf pack. That truck rode like a ton of bricks, so I thought I'd try something new... One day I am going to go all in and get a full 3" OME kit, sliders, bumpers and 285s but that for when I have much more money, time, and the truck gets a little older.

 

That's what EVERYONE says. In order for it to remain true, you need to cancel your TW account. Nice start. Keep it up.

Nate

 

Man I already got the bug. I'm into it. Love workin on my truck.

 

Chalk one up to my Hankooks, rolled over a beer bottle parking last night. Made a hell of a pop. Tire is fine.

 

She had her first sip of Mobil1 Full Synth today... Bye bye dealer dino oil!

 

Lookin good!Should of hid your wallet!

 

Finally got the Toyota bed mat... So nice. My favorite accesory is my Weathertechs, but this is a close second.

 

Looks awesome man. I'm rocking the same truck and just ordered my OME kit. Still haven't passed another nautical blue off road driving yet, gotta love the fact we don't have silver taco's!

 

Finally got my gray TRD wheels! Bought them from a buddy with a Baja for 300! Things are mint.

 

Next up will be the 'Toyota' TRD Pro grill insert and a color matched surround. A cap (or soft topper most likely).

 

wow the grey beadlocks look really good on the blue!

 

Looking good so far. Love that color!

 

So, you didn't like your old 5100's but how are the 883's with those shocks you selected? I'm looking at adding 883's like you have just to bring the front up a bit for more clearance on 265/75/16s. Would you still recommend the 883's and non-sport nitrochargers for leveling or would you have gone a different route in hindsight (assuming you were to go for about the same amount of lift). Your lift/wheels look awesome.