Kinda did my build in a different order than some. Did a BP 51 suspension, then 4:88's and Arb lockers as I waited on Jason's artful bumpers and the @TonyP kamikaze testing on the version 1 bumper.
While waiting for my 40 gallon gas tank and bumpers I have been considering how tall a tire I really want and need.
I'm still on my stock 31's with the 4.88 gears. I've gotten spoiled to the acceleration with the small tires....similar to my Turbo Porsches which have been an addiction for 20 years and a dog from hell I can't shake.
I recently began looking at and costing out a Tundra long travel suspension setup with my local partner in crime Duc @duggy's garage. After beating around and considering parts brands, actual needs & costs, ...while balancing quality without overkill, we agreed on a list of parts that seemed right for me and not overkill (billet arms for example...no don't need)
So we felt this was a good balance in parts quality and cost:
> Tundra King Coilovers ( could have saved $$ here but it was irresistible and way cool )
> 200 series King shocks
> Tundra OEM front LCA
>Tundra OEM Outer tie rods
>Tundra OEM CV Axle
> Tundra Total Chaos UCA
> Extended brake lines
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total came to $5807 in parts
On the way home I was enjoying Houston's 75 & 80 mph traffic and feeling the acceleration of the 4.88's
when I punched it.
But I am moving to a more rural setting (where I can wheel more) and out of this madhouse city. So fast driving will be relegated to long stretches of highways mostly thank God.
I am now debating on putting 33's or 34's with my current BP-51 setup for a while ....then deciding whether a LT suspension has gains (for me ) that justify the cost.
Also want to see how it accelerates with possibly 34's. I have kept the weight on my rig to a minimum.
Aluminum skids, 2nd row seats will be removed, and 200lb Arb drawers replaced with a lightweight setup being built by one of the subs I use in my homebuilding and construction endeavors.
So...been up all night thinking about this.
Any comments, or thoughts welcome.
Jim L
While waiting for my 40 gallon gas tank and bumpers I have been considering how tall a tire I really want and need.
I'm still on my stock 31's with the 4.88 gears. I've gotten spoiled to the acceleration with the small tires....similar to my Turbo Porsches which have been an addiction for 20 years and a dog from hell I can't shake.
I recently began looking at and costing out a Tundra long travel suspension setup with my local partner in crime Duc @duggy's garage. After beating around and considering parts brands, actual needs & costs, ...while balancing quality without overkill, we agreed on a list of parts that seemed right for me and not overkill (billet arms for example...no don't need)
So we felt this was a good balance in parts quality and cost:
> Tundra King Coilovers ( could have saved $$ here but it was irresistible and way cool )
> 200 series King shocks
> Tundra OEM front LCA
>Tundra OEM Outer tie rods
>Tundra OEM CV Axle
> Tundra Total Chaos UCA
> Extended brake lines
----------------------------------------
total came to $5807 in parts
On the way home I was enjoying Houston's 75 & 80 mph traffic and feeling the acceleration of the 4.88's
when I punched it.
But I am moving to a more rural setting (where I can wheel more) and out of this madhouse city. So fast driving will be relegated to long stretches of highways mostly thank God.
I am now debating on putting 33's or 34's with my current BP-51 setup for a while ....then deciding whether a LT suspension has gains (for me ) that justify the cost.
Also want to see how it accelerates with possibly 34's. I have kept the weight on my rig to a minimum.
Aluminum skids, 2nd row seats will be removed, and 200lb Arb drawers replaced with a lightweight setup being built by one of the subs I use in my homebuilding and construction endeavors.
So...been up all night thinking about this.
Any comments, or thoughts welcome.
Jim L
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