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37's were always a "want"...... I'm willing to sort out the issues needed to run them, and these do run fairly small - not much larger then the 305/70/18's in reality. I have the timbrens but also ordered F & R Energy version to see which work better once we get the front coilovers dialed and the extra lift in the rear... the 4;88's laid the groundwork for this - couldn't imagine it without them.
the 37's do highlight the KDSS clearance needs and will require a bit wider spacer on the front to regain scrub angle clearance - livable for now and perhaps will be improved with the SPC uppers ( or maybe made worse ?)
worse case - I've pulled in the parts for a 3/4" body lift ....and have the diff drop enroute from Aus.
the real motivation came from that my wife will be DD this in a month or so when I snag a DD for the road / work trip I'm having to do.....
agree it's not for 98% of of the folks here but .... my wife is part of that 2% luckily !
Will keep updated as I work thru the issues and get this finished off. thanks to all who've lead the way in pioneering some of the solutions to the issues noted.
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the 37's do highlight the KDSS clearance needs and will require a bit wider spacer on the front to regain scrub angle clearance - livable for now and perhaps will be improved with the SPC uppers ( or maybe made worse ?)
worse case - I've pulled in the parts for a 3/4" body lift ....and have the diff drop enroute from Aus.
the real motivation came from that my wife will be DD this in a month or so when I snag a DD for the road / work trip I'm having to do.....
agree it's not for 98% of of the folks here but .... my wife is part of that 2% luckily !
Will keep updated as I work thru the issues and get this finished off. thanks to all who've lead the way in pioneering some of the solutions to the issues noted.
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cut a bit more fender liner this morning before heading off to the airport - almost no rubbing now other then hard lock against the KDSS.
hoping all the parts arrive by next week so I can get her finished and determine IF the 3/4" body lift will be needed...
with 600 miles on the Nitto's I have to say I'm impressed at how they run - 38lbs seems to be the right pressure for ride quality.
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hoping all the parts arrive by next week so I can get her finished and determine IF the 3/4" body lift will be needed...
with 600 miles on the Nitto's I have to say I'm impressed at how they run - 38lbs seems to be the right pressure for ride quality.
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TexAZ
NEW???? It's BETTER than new!!!
That is some serious rake you got going. Is the truck unusually empty?
Looking forward to seeing it levelled out.
Full lock to the right is going to hit the sway bar..even with mere 35's.
Storm trooper is looking great!
Looking forward to seeing it levelled out.
Full lock to the right is going to hit the sway bar..even with mere 35's.
Storm trooper is looking great!
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TexAZ
NEW???? It's BETTER than new!!!
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stupid phone.....autocorrect my ask.
stupid phone.....autocorrect my ask.
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- #327
Happy with the 37's far.... working to get her in next week to get the final needs sorted..... pending the dang storm's timing. hope all my fellow Mudders stay safe..... we've been lucky so far in Houston but there were tornado's close-by and the southern coast got hit hard...
the rubbing with the 37's is mostly livable - and I expect with the front coilovers set up another1 1/2" and the rear up a 3/4 inch I should be able to fully flex. Picked up new bumpstops front and rear ( energy Susp) and SPC arms, plus a set Trail Tailor rear UCA's and LCA skids that I had PC'ed. Also going to finally install the new tranny and trans mounts that @beno sourced...... working to chase a light driveline vibration still - so have a new rear Driveshaft enroute.... will be using 20mm OME rear spacers to make up the balance.
the front KDSS rubbing issue issue I suspect will be fixed with the SPC's and moving to 15MM spacers .... and The Diff Drop kit came in today via air freight.
With the rain coming tonight I'm hoping to finally get all my roof rack lights wired up and the Ezi-awn installed......
Also picked up a Ebay Hardigg case for the Land anchor, ARB exhasut jack and the Frontrunner chairs and table ..... Didn't know they made one that large and was stoked to get it for under $ 100 !!
Putting a batch of extra suspension parts in the classifieds ....
Almost ready for a week in Big Bend next month....
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the rubbing with the 37's is mostly livable - and I expect with the front coilovers set up another1 1/2" and the rear up a 3/4 inch I should be able to fully flex. Picked up new bumpstops front and rear ( energy Susp) and SPC arms, plus a set Trail Tailor rear UCA's and LCA skids that I had PC'ed. Also going to finally install the new tranny and trans mounts that @beno sourced...... working to chase a light driveline vibration still - so have a new rear Driveshaft enroute.... will be using 20mm OME rear spacers to make up the balance.
the front KDSS rubbing issue issue I suspect will be fixed with the SPC's and moving to 15MM spacers .... and The Diff Drop kit came in today via air freight.
With the rain coming tonight I'm hoping to finally get all my roof rack lights wired up and the Ezi-awn installed......
Also picked up a Ebay Hardigg case for the Land anchor, ARB exhasut jack and the Frontrunner chairs and table ..... Didn't know they made one that large and was stoked to get it for under $ 100 !!
Putting a batch of extra suspension parts in the classifieds ....
Almost ready for a week in Big Bend next month....
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- #328
met up with a friend on friday who was so excited about his new 4runner after coming from an FRS, and was going on- and -on about how big it felt..... I shared this pic with him......
TexAZ
NEW???? It's BETTER than new!!!
Looks awesome. Stay safe. Good luck with the storm
Man that is one neutered 4runner
With my motorsport tech spacers I couldnt get the knurl ( where the stud fattens out towards the end by the bolt head) on the extended studs to seat, rendering the spacers and hardware useless. Maybe yours will seat properly seeing how you have different than OE up front. Curios how thatll work out.
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I recall that cahllenge - have both the set MS sent and a set of extra long Dorman's..... we'll see next week assuming my shop isn't flooded.
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fairly dry here where I am, but sad to see alll the damage and rescues..... went out to help a friend after he stalled his car in 3 feet of water - will be changing the diff fludis next week.... or at least examining - not sure the diff extenders didn't get covered in the engine bay....
Amazed to see the folks who didn't even think to park their cars in an elevated garage...... driving around I must've seen a hundred flooded cars.....
happy to say the dorkel does work..... will get pics up in a bit - wifey has those.
Be safe houston peeps........ it's crazy out there.
Amazed to see the folks who didn't even think to park their cars in an elevated garage...... driving around I must've seen a hundred flooded cars.....
happy to say the dorkel does work..... will get pics up in a bit - wifey has those.
Be safe houston peeps........ it's crazy out there.
MrCWineMan
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Pretty sure TLCA on Facebook had a screen capture of the news with you and your rig saying “rescues are underway” implying you were out rescuing people.
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- #337
haha...... off to see what we can do to help......
love my wife's attitude..... she's like "let's go - let's get an exhaust port nad a bigger lift..."
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love my wife's attitude..... she's like "let's go - let's get an exhaust port nad a bigger lift..."
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Taco2Cruiser
Crazy American Off Road
Good stuff @RS6tofj80, stay safe out there.
I've been considering the ARB Drawers. How do you like them and what made made you choose those over others? We all know you have the best taste in cruiser parts!
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