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I did not. Is that necessary for the OME 2"lift? I guess I can see it being needed before hitting a trail where I might see some flex, but for initial daily driving?
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I did not. Is that necessary for the OME 2"lift? I guess I can see it being needed before hitting a trail where I might see some flex, but for initial daily driving?
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Cool..thanks for asking and helping me prevent a future problem!
Gretsch
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Daily driving shouldn't be an issue. On mine when I had it on stands, the axle drooped far enough to really stretch the rear brake lines. Was fine after setting the truck on its wheels. I would however replace the lines on mine if I had it to do again. More just in the spirit of making the truck safe and replacing worn parts. Easy to do with the truck up on stands like that. Looking really good. Impressed with how quick you are breezing through this.
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Replaced the broken latch on the center console. My life feels more complete now 
These trucks are great! You fix the brakes and then you really appreciate how much you like predictable stopping. You replace the exhaust and you remember what it is like to not breathe exhaust fumes. You replace the old not locking seat belts and remember what its like not to smash your face into the steering wheel when you stop suddenly. Its the little things.
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Yep, just re-greased the window regulators. No more muscle fatigue just trying to roll them down!
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FINALLY....the lift is done. Had Friday off so I worked on finishing up the rear part of my OME lift. Took ALL day and then some, minus a lunch break and parts store run with the Mrs.
Went pretty smoothly. No real hang-ups at all. It just took forever because I was addressing rust spots and cleaning up the parts it was easy to get to with the wheels off.
From last weekend. What I started with....Not that the truck is doing bad, but this was the best looking wheel well area of the four.
How it ended up.
PS rear..
DS ready for a suspension...
DS installed. Little bit of a difference!
Glad it's finished. Whole truck pics tomorrow. Time for sleep now
Went pretty smoothly. No real hang-ups at all. It just took forever because I was addressing rust spots and cleaning up the parts it was easy to get to with the wheels off.
From last weekend. What I started with....Not that the truck is doing bad, but this was the best looking wheel well area of the four.
How it ended up.
PS rear..
DS ready for a suspension...
DS installed. Little bit of a difference!
Glad it's finished. Whole truck pics tomorrow. Time for sleep now
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Here she is going out for the test drive this morning. My co-pilot is getting the 80's station ready (Daddy's LC rule #2).
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Awesome!!! Mailman delivered my extended front sway bar links from TPI4x4 3 days earlier than expected. I think that’s everything for the suspension. Time to test drive!
4runner2FJ60
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Looks GREAT! 
Gretsch
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Nice job. That's a big deal behind you. Congrats. Now go enjoy it for awhile.
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All back together and cleaned up for a date night out on the town!!!
The OME lift is nice, but the Mrs. has asked if two things could happen as a result...
1) a grab handle install on the passenger side
2) Can I lift her Highlander
Gonna have to look into #2
The OME lift is nice, but the Mrs. has asked if two things could happen as a result...
1) a grab handle install on the passenger side
2) Can I lift her Highlander
Gonna have to look into #2
Gretsch
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My wife just looks at me annoyed whenever she gets into my lifted truck.
Sliders have helped with the getting in for the Mrs.
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Great...I ordered a set from White Knuckle Off-road back when I decided to buy the truck. Looks like they are getting delivered today. A whole day early so I can put them on during my day off!!!!
You'll love them. Super easy install.
@FJ Noob Congrats on the new rig. Looks sweet.
Not to highjack this thread...
G-Man, I need to know more about that HAM in the Sandwich holder. I want that same set up.
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Ok, today’s scheduled project; adding 3-point seatbelts to the rear. I haven’t been looking forward to this one, but have read just about every thread on the subject. I’m probably as ready as I’m ever going to be.
Of course there is no threaded nut in the hole. I knew my luck would run out eventually. Well, if something wasn’t going to go my way, this is about as good as it can get. Now, where’s that JB Weld?
Of course there is no threaded nut in the hole. I knew my luck would run out eventually. Well, if something wasn’t going to go my way, this is about as good as it can get. Now, where’s that JB Weld?
