Build Project Bad-ish Decisions

[jesus888]

Ok… another day, another bad(ish) decision.

I sold my 62 and while my 40 is at @cruisermatt ’s shop, and a need to purchase a more modern/comfortable set of wheels, I was on the lookout for something I had Zero experience with… the 200-series.

What I found was 3 x versions, of which I prefer the look (and the price) of the initial 2, but I also read somewhere, someone’s opinion that the 2013-2015 was kinda the “value spot” for that version so that was my focus.

Didn't take me too long driving around in my wife’s 1983 F100 to find what I was looking for, so a conversation or 3 was had (with my wife and the seller) and a Sunday drive to Bama was scheduled.

Found a silver 2013 TLC with some Nitto Grapplers, 250K miles, zero rust, and most importantly a binder of maintenance receipt from the local Toyota dealer from day1, where it was obvious that no expense was spared.

Mileage doesn’t scare me but deferred maintenance does.

Also to note, it came with a stop at Cracker Barrel because Bama.

 

[jesus888]

Then the dip into the unfamiliar 200-series section began… mistake #1

Make no bones about it, I’m not planning a trip to Moab or to the high desert somewhere to climb up dry waterfalls and scare the s*** outta myself… BUT I do know this thing doesn’t HAVE to look like a Highlander and I do spend enough time at our rural cabin that I can justify some off-road mods.

And I saw this gem… I think @foolforthecity has a VERY dialed looking rig… all I needed was some HE wheels, maybe some sliders and new tires… and then I saw the price of HE wheels and started considering a different setup…

 

[jesus888]

So I kept looking, wanting a setup that looked stuffed but that had minimal rubbing issues, that low COG look…

I was open to a small lift, as long as it improved the ride in some way, definitely wanted 34s because they seemed the least invasive, while stuffing the wheel wells…

And then I came across @Knowbuddy ’s rig and I’ll be honest, this picture, along with the Nomad video here… and I found what I was gonna do. I don’t like to recreate the wheel (no pun intended)…

 

[jesus888]

So here’s what’s been ordered…

• 5 x Nomad 504 Satin Black with hubcaps in 17 x 8.5 +35 offset
• 5 x kenda klever RT 35x10.5x17
• 4 x bora wheel spacers @ 0.5”
• OEM window visors
• Peak Design charging vent phone mount (life changing - feel like I don’t even need the Hamilton CarPlay stuff now)
• Some LED yellow fog light bulbs
• (Used) Tundra Amp Research electronic steps and some Wescott Designs brackets to make that happen
• Bilstein 6112/5160 suspension
• 30mm rear spring spacers (don’t know if I’ll need em)
• Toyota OEM front spring spacers (jumped the gun on these and prob won’t need them)
• I am replacing the UCA and LCAs at the same time with Super Pro ones...

Here’s some quality “before pictures”

 

[jesus888]

Random pics of parts and I did go ahead and get $300 worth of Paintless Dent Repair because 250K miles is enough time for LOTS of dings…

 

[Knowbuddy]

Welcome to the club. You’ll have to let me know how the spacers work out.

 

[grinchy]

You may not need the spacers, give a try to see if you clear KDSS with just the skinnies and the +35 offset.

 

[Supra Turbo]

definitely wanted 34s because they seemed the least invasive

9 minutes later...

So here’s what’s been ordered…

• 5 x kenda klever RT 35x10.5x17

Yup, sounds about right.

Jokes aside, look forward to following the build!

 

[jesus888]

I definitely started the build thread now because things are starting to happen this week and next…

I’ll let the pictures tell the story.

Front are all together, rear is gonna have too much squat and the spacers we bought for the rear springs don’t fit…
So may have to call an audible. TBD.

 

[jesus888]

Here’s a few of the finished front…

 

[jesus888]

And a test fit of the new wheel/tire sans hubcap for now

 

[mceagle555]

Man...this looks so good!

 

[marcus clarkus]

Those black wheels look awesome. Kinda like steelies (which I love) but with subtle tweaks

 

[Supra Turbo]

You may not need the spacers, give a try to see if you clear KDSS with just the skinnies and the +35 offset.

@jesus888 Will definitely be curious to know if you can clear KDSS without bora spacers with that offset.

I have a new set of wheels in boxes in that exact size and offset

 

[Boston Mangler]

Those black wheels look awesome. Kinda like steelies (which I love) but with subtle tweaks

Agreed! Love these

 

[jesus888]

@jesus888 Will definitely be curious to know if you can clear KDSS without bora spacers with that offset.

I have a new set of wheels in boxes in that exact size and offset

I’m curious too… I think I read in one thread or another that it’s possible so we’re gonna go with that for now. TBD.

 

[jesus888]

#carolinasquat at least until I either get some 2” rear springs or a 30mm spacer that fits.
Also this is on the 5th perch up front and will likely need to come down, just gotta make sure the wheel/tire combo fits…

 

[Knowbuddy]

#carolinasquat at least until I either get some 2” rear springs or a 30mm spacer that fits.
Also this is on the 5th perch up front and will likely need to come down, just gotta make sure the wheel/tire combo fits…

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For reference mine sits at 2 inches up front and I believe my rear was 3 inches but with the weight of my drawers is now down to 2 inches. I didn’t use any spacers albeit I kinda wanted to. I had front shocks spacers on my oem shocks but couldn’t get to fit with my new coil overs.

 

[jesus888]

For reference mine sits at 2 inches up front and I believe my rear was 3 inches but with the weight of my drawers is now down to 2 inches. I didn’t use any spacers albeit I kinda wanted to. I had front shocks spacers on my oem shocks but couldn’t get to fit with my new coil overs.

Remind me exactly your setup? I have 5160/6112, and not a lot of weight in the back besides the 3rd row… so trying to figure out if I wanna do 2” springs out back or just spacer. Unfortunately the rear shocks, although mailed on Monday, are coming via USPS and they suck, so won’t be here til Monday…

 

[jesus888]

Also a pic of the set of Amp Research steps from a Tundra owner that I bought used, the new computer that goes with the steps, Lexus credit card keys (that I apparently need to get unlocked before reprogramming), bora spacers…