Long overdue an update! I've since removed those original front shocks because they were too high and led to some front end vibrations. I bought the Bilstien 5100 and set them on the third perch to give me a comfortable 2 inch lift with no vibration issues. I plan to go slightly higher soon with a set of SPC adjustable arms to take care of camber/caster.
Noticed the rear end was a bit bouncy with the 80 series spring, so I threw on some 80 series Toyota shocks and shes perfect now. I have some air bags I bought ages ago that I was going to fit but the shocks do so well I might not bother.
Made some adjustable anti-roll links that are 10 times stronger than OEM. Also got hold of a set of original 16" wheels and gave them a re-spray! Got some 285 75 16 tires lined up for those! Was going to get rid of my catch can thinking it wasn't doing anything until I removed it and realized it was actually half full and actually working, so drained it and put it back in. 15,000 miles yielded about a 250ml of oil caught.
I used a fine syringe and fed paint into the Toyota symbol very slowly to paint that and then cleared over them. I also used some a silver metallic glitter paint just before the clear to give it that metallic sparkle look in the light on the wheels and caps^
Things I need to do!
- Sort out the rear axle/rust. Would like to remove it completely and do this.
- couple small rust bubbles on the edge of the hood
- Intercooler install
-Exhaust
-DP Chip install (bought already)
- CV re-boot + stretched + Intall of SPC adjustable arms and alignment
- Top strut spacer install
- Extended rear break line
- Possible panhard drop bracket (
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/sale-...eimkeith-pck-panhard-correction-kits-$86.html)
- Re-install Sub tank (was removed when truck got shipped over)
- Rear diff lock needs removing/fixing - does not work but actuator is not corroded or rusted.
- Trans sump is sweating, not enough to leak but will need to be removed and new gasket at some point
- Trans mount (as pictured) needs to be replaced.
- Steering rack has the slightest of play internally - think I might just need a new rack at 220k miles.
- Rear bumper lights need to be changed and rear bumper support rust needs to be taken care of.
- Bigger brakes upgrade (Tundra Calipers) at some point as piston seals on current brakes are damaged. + brained lines and DOT 4 fluid.