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Suspension & AxleTechnical discussions regarding alignment, stock and modified suspensions, lift kits, axles, hub conversions, gearing and steering.
This is a discussion thread titled "Lifted Trucks, Please Check In!", within the Suspension & Axle forum, part of the Technical & Vehicle Assistance Forums category.
Eric, you might think twice about that spindle brace. I think Kings are wider than SAW's which is compounding your problem. Your Kings are over cranked and you are putting some serious stress on your spindles, not to mention your cv's. You could likely bust them just from hitting a pot hole. I have a Tuff Country 4" lift and SAW's set at 1.5". Even at full droop, I still have a 1/2" clearance between the brace and coil. On my brace, the point that was closest to the coil came to a point. I trimmed it down a bit to give more clearance. I'm going to make an additional brace to sit on top of the spindle and under the spacer. Kind of like a brace sandwich for the spindle. Thought you might be interested.
I actually did the same thing when I first got my Kings (shaved off the high points closest to the coils) but ever since PG series put that brace on I'm back to where I was before and I'll have to shave the high points again. When I first got my Kings I told Eliminator Motorsports I wanted a heavy rake and they gave me every bit of height that shock could provide, but I didn't like the guitar like noises coming from my shocks not to mention that fact that I felt I was laying down counting clouds while I was driving. I would like to take a look at your sandwhich job when your done. Thanks for the tip.
I installed my new Skid Row Front Skidplate today. Fits a body lifted truck fine. I knew it would though because it mounts to the existing wholes on the frame. On top of that it makes the stock skidplate look like a kids toy. Now I just need a couple of ARB lockers.
You and me both. I've done the research, and the compressor, plus rear lockers, plus gear changes to 4.56 (cuz hey, might as well) is around $2700. Thats the best price I found.
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Truck: A big green shiny thing with lots of scratches and big tires that sounds loud and crawls over things.
Things That Have Been Broken Off-roading: Front right axle snapped (twice), turned the front diff into a metal milkshake (twice), CV Boots (lost count), Power Steering Rack.... thank god my service writer likes me!
You and me both. I've done the research, and the compressor, plus rear lockers, plus gear changes to 4.56 (cuz hey, might as well) is around $2700. Thats the best price I found.
No problem. I will try to get some up tomorrow evening. I am installing my Gap Guards tomorrow as well so I will have some updated pics. $2700 huh. I do only need one kidney........
Maybe in a while, we could get a group buy for ARB lockers going... A price break on those would be a biggg help. I've got the TRD LSD tho (from factory), and I don't know if it'd be worth losing it.
__________________ 2002 Limited TRD Tundra 4x4
Unichip / ASP Underdrive Pulley / K & N FIPK / Bassani Split Side Deuces / White Powdercoated ARB Sahara Bar with IPF 900XS lights and Warn M10000 Winch / Demello Offroad Sliders / ORS Manual Hub Conversion / TRD Limited Slip Differential / Fabtech Performance 3" Lift / Fabtech Performance Rear Shocks / Fabtech 1.5" Add-A-Leaf / 285/75/16 BFG All Terrains / Mickey Thompson Classic II's / Total Chaos Uniball Upper Control Arms / Total Chaos 1" Differential Drop Spacer / Bates Porsche 930 CV Boots / White C/R/C Taillights / TRD Radiator Cap / Molly Designs I.S. Grille w/TRD Emblem / Clear corners / 20% Tint / Better Built Quantum ATB Series bed box / White Rhino Liner / Odyssey PC1700MJT Battery / Wilson 4' White Fiberglass Whip / Cobra 29 WX NW ST CB/PA / Viper 791XV Responder w/530T Window Roll-Up/Down module / Focal 165K2 Polykevlar component set / U.S. Acoustics USX4085 amp / Alpine CDA-7998 / JL Stealthbox
2003.5 BMW M3
Supersprint Sport Exhaust / 15% Tint / CSL Trunklid / CSL Diffusor / 6000k HID Headlights and Foglights / BHS Pulleys
Maybe in a while, we could get a group buy for ARB lockers going... A price break on those would be a biggg help. I've got the TRD LSD tho (from factory), and I don't know if it'd be worth losing it.
Ohhhhh it'd be worth it. The ARB *isn't* an electronic locker by the original sense of the word, but it really is. You push a button on the console, and the compressor powers up, and then, voala! Locked differential. Not to mention you can air up/down your tires without ever having to get to the tire station!!!!
I won't be able to hit that group buy up until the end of next summer, at the earliest. Unless of course my winning lottery ticket works out....
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Truck: A big green shiny thing with lots of scratches and big tires that sounds loud and crawls over things.
Things That Have Been Broken Off-roading: Front right axle snapped (twice), turned the front diff into a metal milkshake (twice), CV Boots (lost count), Power Steering Rack.... thank god my service writer likes me!
akshooaly, it's even better than that. you run the compressor to air up the tank, then you can use the tank to inflate your tires, run the locker, inflate an air mattress, etc...
akshooaly, it's even better than that. you run the compressor to air up the tank, then you can use the tank to inflate your tires, run the locker, inflate an air mattress, etc...
.....inflate a blow up doll out in the woods when your all alone ,.....
__________________ 2002 Toyota Tundra TRD
4.7L V8 |Total Chaos Long Travel | 35" Goodyear MT/R's | Link Motorsports