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200 Series Lift using Tundra front IFS and Icon shocks (5 Viewers)
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Any update on the lengthened SS brake lines and if you have enough slack now when flexing?
Noticed anything foul about this set up?
Would you go this route again or look for a complimenting LC based suspension system - meaning not introducing tundra parts into the equation.
Do you experience any vibration in the rear end?
Thanks
Noticed anything foul about this set up?
Would you go this route again or look for a complimenting LC based suspension system - meaning not introducing tundra parts into the equation.
Do you experience any vibration in the rear end?
Thanks
TexAZ
NEW???? It's BETTER than new!!!
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I had a great chance to check out the brake line on the passenger side when replacing the starter a couple weeks ago. I was very impressed at how the stainless lines are doing, there is no binding or stretch at full droop, and the brake pedal doesn't have the same "squish" the stock lines had. It definately takes a little extra push on the pedal to stop 90 lb wheels (66 per tire/22 wheel) but it is firm and predictable.
The kit I got was +2", one inch longer probably would have sufficed. I really wish Druiser off road would have responded to the attempts to contact them. they offer a +2 kit for the 200. I had to make the rear lines from the 100 series kit work.
I do feel a little vibration when just starting to roll. Hard to tell if it is the tires/driveline or what. Above 3 mph don't feel a thing.
The only drawback to running the tundra gear, is that it limits the wheel selection to stock or RW. All the aftermarket wheels in the correct bolt pattern don't have as much backspacing, and when combined with the extra width of the tundra arms would stick out of the fenders.
Luckily, I love the rock warriors and the TOYO ATIIs. 285/75/17 is a great size.
I love the way it rides and would like to get it on a ramp just to compare to a LC lift and see if i'm getting more travel.
If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't hesitate. The only difference I would do this time, is to go full Tundra and include the Tundra brakes in the front. They stop better and parts are more available.
The kit I got was +2", one inch longer probably would have sufficed. I really wish Druiser off road would have responded to the attempts to contact them. they offer a +2 kit for the 200. I had to make the rear lines from the 100 series kit work.
I do feel a little vibration when just starting to roll. Hard to tell if it is the tires/driveline or what. Above 3 mph don't feel a thing.
The only drawback to running the tundra gear, is that it limits the wheel selection to stock or RW. All the aftermarket wheels in the correct bolt pattern don't have as much backspacing, and when combined with the extra width of the tundra arms would stick out of the fenders.
Luckily, I love the rock warriors and the TOYO ATIIs. 285/75/17 is a great size.
I love the way it rides and would like to get it on a ramp just to compare to a LC lift and see if i'm getting more travel.
If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't hesitate. The only difference I would do this time, is to go full Tundra and include the Tundra brakes in the front. They stop better and parts are more available.
MScruiser
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Are you using icon struts from a tundra also, or another land cruiser?
TexAZ
NEW???? It's BETTER than new!!!
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Before I started assembling parts, I contacted Icon to see if the parts were interechangeable. They are not the same, but it seems like if you had one, they could revalve and exchange the bushing in the lower mount and they would be swap-able..
I kept the upper control arms off the tundra, and found a set of Tundra Icons on craigslist for about half of new pricing. They were 2 yrs old, kid worked at a toyota dealership and had installed a long travel suspension. They seemed to be in good shape and the price was right.
I kept the upper control arms off the tundra, and found a set of Tundra Icons on craigslist for about half of new pricing. They were 2 yrs old, kid worked at a toyota dealership and had installed a long travel suspension. They seemed to be in good shape and the price was right.
interesting. Next time you are under your rig please measure the coils on the front Icons and post up the length. I'm curious if there is a different (than the LC coils) length spring that is sold with the tundra Icon coilovers.
And preload.
TexAZ
NEW???? It's BETTER than new!!!
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@Willy beamin , in the picture thread and his build thread, 9780lc posted a pic of his icon coilovers freshly installed. The spring number is visible and appears to be different than the number on my springs. LC spring 198500, Tundra spring 108500.
Word of advice
Make sure you run a bump stop extension spacer or a physically taller bump stop. I've punched holes in my inner fenders from using up full travel at high speed....not fun. There are two large ones and two small ones that look like door stoppers.
Also, did you gain any increase in suspension travel after the front end upgrade?
I'd really like to know.
Make sure you run a bump stop extension spacer or a physically taller bump stop. I've punched holes in my inner fenders from using up full travel at high speed....not fun. There are two large ones and two small ones that look like door stoppers.
Also, did you gain any increase in suspension travel after the front end upgrade?
I'd really like to know.
TexAZ
NEW???? It's BETTER than new!!!
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So, after a few days in Ouray, I must say that I am extremely pleased with the performance of the Tundra front end and Icon shocks.
I never contacted the stock front or rear bumpers, and sliders only made contact with the sides of Black bear (hugging the wall!!!)
With 286/75/17s there is a rub on the rear of the inner fender under full compression with the wheel turned, but I only experienced it once all weekend and have plenty of threads left on the coilovers if more height is ever desired.
@MScruiser I bet you could crank up the tundra front to really clear those 37's
I never contacted the stock front or rear bumpers, and sliders only made contact with the sides of Black bear (hugging the wall!!!)
With 286/75/17s there is a rub on the rear of the inner fender under full compression with the wheel turned, but I only experienced it once all weekend and have plenty of threads left on the coilovers if more height is ever desired.
@MScruiser I bet you could crank up the tundra front to really clear those 37's
MScruiser
obsessive-compulsive oppositional-defiant wise-ass
I bet I could too. What to do about the tears though...
Out of curiousity what is the main reason to go with tundra parts? Is it to go wider or for longer travel?
bjowett
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Both, wider = less loss of stability when lifted, longer travel for the bumps.
So with the wider front, how do you compensate for the rear? spacers?
Yep
bjowett
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Wheel spacers are temporary, I have a spacer that bolts in between the wheel bearing and axle housing... uses Tundra axle shafts... keeps the load properly positioned on the rear bearings.
