Meet "Fat Amy" my Amazon Green 200 Series

[MScruiser]

Damn. I would've taken it to Chris about 1 hour into that BS.

Remember u kinda hinted at me--via PM when discussing the wheels--what u paid for them in the first place third hand tires gotta be cheap!!!

I stole them from the guy that had them. For the life of me, and I can't figure out how I got such a good deal. Horeshoes, 4-leaf clovers, etc.

 

[wngrog]

He gets a 300% premium on stuff he buys, you know this Andy.....

Shipping into the West Coast is FUBAR right now. I got a friend about to lose his business over the Long Beach shipping delays. Don't blame LT. Blame the Union.

 

[MScruiser]

I never did blame MT. It was stuck in the shipping yard for almost 2 month. Metal Tech is good people.

Don't be hating on capitalism.

 

[Bomar]

Ports have cost me alot of money in the last 60 days and more for the next 4 months.

 

[Fireman]

http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/pts/4898856949.html

 

[MScruiser]

I've seen that ad before. I think the part number indicates it's for a 100 series. When I pointed that out to him, I never heard back from him again (if it's the same guy).

 

[MScruiser]

Got a lot done today.

Took my struts to 49Tire and got the springs put on them.

I also spied my Nitto Trail Grapplers while I was there. Can't wait to get these monsters installed

I got my SPC UCAs installed (what a pain!!!). I had to disconnect and remove the battery, plastic fascia in the engine compartment, disconnect the inner fender liner and disconnect a lot of brackets in the engine bay. Even then, these where impossible to get to.

I then got my Slee KDSS brackets put on, though I have not gotten everything aligned yet. These have proven to be very difficult for me to install. I have also had to remove all of the skid plates and plastic fascia off of the front underside.

Anyways, this is where I ended the day. Both sides still need the KDSS arms attached to the lower control arms, and the front will be done.

On a bigger note, I FINALLY got the KDSS valves to turn. I had been soaking them with PB Blaster for 2 days, and heating them with a torch, not to mention banging on them with a hammer. Even so, it took an allen key with a cheater bar to get them to break free. I was so nervous and overjoyed with the results that I was literally praising Jesus. I turned both valves 3 full turns and will turn them back closed once the truck is back on the ground for a bit and has had time to settle.

 

[wct49]

See you Monday for tires and alignment.

 

[MScruiser]

Finally got my lift installed!

Ironman Foam Cell Pro

I gained 2.5" in the front, and 3.25" in the rear. The truck rakes toward the front a little, so I am going to get a spanner wrench and even things out at 3.25" all around.

I am going to Chris's shop in the morning and getting my Trail Grapplers and TRD Rock Warriors installed.

Now cut out all the Bull*** about us 200 owners not doing anything to our trucks.

 

[ntsaint]

Looks great. Any issue with rear axle shift?

Also isn't it best to have some amount of rake back to front?

 

[MScruiser]

No noticeable axle shift. Time will tell as things settle.

I am not sure if rake is good or bad. I do know that I would prefer (aesthetically) that the truck sit level.

 

[Bomar]

It looks great. Hell the tires on it don't look small with the lift.

AWESOME...

 

[ntsaint]

^ I agree. It looks 'right' to me.

 

[MScruiser]

But it will look even righter with some 35s.

 

[fountainhead]

Truck looks super sweet, Andrew. I really like those fog light lenses too.

Great job.

 

[MScruiser]

Thanks. It is just Lamin-x

 

[wngrog]

Yep. That's bad ass. Hope you like the big tires.

 

[Bomar]

I agree with Nolen. I love my 34s in this 100 would not touch 35s living where I do now. Maybe even go to 275.70.18 next time.

 

[AndyO78FJ40]

Looks great. What is the Sahara badge on the back?

 

[ntsaint]

And any feedback on how it rides and drives now?