Building My 06 at a Snails Pace

[daverami]

Here's a link to a writeup I found while doing a search a while ago. Can't really remember where I found it. There were links to pictures, but all were removed. I didn't take any, but it's pretty easy.

110V Outlet Should ask you to open or save as a Word doc.

 

[daverami]

Well, after going back and forth on what to do with the rear springs, I finally got it together and am pleased with the result.

Last year, I installed a set of custom Alcans. I went through a lot of grief with trying to figure out how to deal with my newly acquired vibrations. They weren't really bad, but they were annoying the heck out of me.

I ended up taking them off, putting the stock springs back on, going to the dealership, and having the rear leaf spring TSB done.

That was ok, but not what I really wanted; better ride, a little more lift, more articulation.

While thinking what I wanted to do, I figured out about how much weight I carry in the truck on trips. I sent the springs back to Alcan, and had them built up to carry an extra 300 lbs. I must say that Charles and the gang are awesome.

I finally put them back on today with a set of Bilstein 5100's. I am so pleased. I have about 1 1/2" - 2" of lift, great ride, and the best part of all is that I have not one vibration! No shims, no carrier bearing spacer, nothing. The only thing that is different on the truck is that after I had the TSB springs put on, I complained of a slight vibration (I actually had a very slight one with the TSB springs). They ended up putting on a completely new driveline, carrier bearing, and did the TSB that came out for a low speed vibration. Just have to adjust my front coilovers a little more.

No pictures though. It was snowing on and off and cold as heck. At least my garage was about 10 degrees warmer.

 

[Streakerfreak]

Great to hear that! I knew they would come through and deliver a great product like they did for me.

 

[daverami]

Yeah Phil,

I'm quite pleased.

The tire shop I go to a lot will let me drop the truck off for a couple of hours and they'll mount up a couple of 285 KM'2s for the front to see how they fit. The only thing I am concerned about is that with the wheels I have, they may rub on the UCA's. I have the FJ Cruiser SE wheels and they are 16x7.5 and I think the BS is 4.5. A little different from stock and I know the stocks don't work with 285's, so we will see. I really like these wheels so I don't think I want to get different ones. If that is the case, I may go to 255's. We will see.

 

[deadbeat son]

I noticed you have an ARE cap on your bed. Which model is it? I haven't been overly impressed with the fit of most of the AREs I've seen, but yours looks great!

 

[daverami]

I noticed you have an ARE cap on your bed. Which model is it? I haven't been overly impressed with the fit of most of the AREs I've seen, but yours looks great!

It's a Z-series. It has worked out well and I haven't had any leaking at all. The only thing I wish it had was the opening side windows.

 

[deadbeat son]

Thanks for the info; great looking build!

 

[daverami]

Thanks for the info; great looking build!

Thank you. Things are slowly coming along.

I just bought an ARB compressor to mount under the hood, future air locker and a little on board air when necessary. Thinking about dual batteries, tires, and new rear bumper.

I really like these bumpers, I like certain features of both, so more thinking on what to do.

Grunt Doc's truck from over on TTORA, bumper by Demello

From CBI

AllPro just came out with a pre-production model that is interesting too.

 

[Streakerfreak]

Thank you. Things are slowly coming along.

I just bought an ARB compressor to mount under the hood, future air locker and a little on board air when necessary. Thinking about dual batteries, tires, and new rear bumper.

I really like these bumpers, I like certain features of both, so more thinking on what to do.

From CBI

You could always get Steve at CBI to build you a bumper that features all the things you like about the others.

 

[daverami]

You could always get Steve at CBI to build you a bumper that features all the things you like about the others.

That has been my thought. Super nice guy and very accommodating.

 

[Streakerfreak]

That has been my thought. Super nice guy and very accommodating.

Most definitely. I can't wait for my new one.

 

[HMR]

Grunt Doc's truck from over on TTORA, bumper by Demello

I love that bumper. Best I've seen on a Taco.

The $2500 price tag seems a bit steep though...

 

[daverami]

The $2500 price tag seems a bit steep though...

HOLY !X&%:Wow1: I just about spewed coffee all over my computer! I think it's Steve at CBI for me.

 

[Streakerfreak]

I love that bumper. Best I've seen on a Taco.

The $2500 price tag seems a bit steep though...

HOLY !X&%:Wow1: I just about spewed coffee all over my computer! I think it's Steve at CBI for me.

I had to take two looks with what you said HMR. Not knocking Demello, but damn, that is insane! I paid less then $1,000 for my original one from Steve and quality work also.

 

[daverami]

Most deffintly. I can't wait for my new one.

Can't wait to see and hear all about it Phil.