Froggy93

Finally got around to finding the pictures a friend took for me. Tell me what you think. I have several ideas of where I want to go withit but not sure. I am always open to suggestions. Thanks. Sorry about the blurryness.

AP4CHE

I can't look at the pics, host 'em somewhere else.

CJM

I wish I could see it, so you havesome 32x11.5 tires on it-any rubbing?

BlackToySteve

Ditto.

04 Rocko Taco

yup..Acces Denied. Host your pics on photobucket.com

Froggy93

Sorry about the pics. Ill repost them latter to night. dont have them with me. As for the tires, slight bit of rub on mud flaps. other wise they are fine. hold tight.

CJM

Nice, that means I can upsize to 33x12.5 if I hit the pinch weld and get some good backspaced wheels and a slight lift. Thanks Cant wait to see the pics!

Froggy93

ok guys. lets try this again. CJM my size is actually 265/70/r17 which my paper said is only 10.5 in. wide. sorry if I mislead you. but in any case they still don't rub except on the mudflaps. Thnks rocko for the help

04 Rocko Taco

Your welcome. Thats a pretty good looking rig. Those tires, 265/70/R17's are about 31.6 inches tall, and 10.4 inches across.

CJM

No problem Froggy, thats a nice looking truck.

Froggy93

Thanks guys. yea I just rounded up on the tire size. I figured it made things a little easier.

BlackToySteve

Don't worry, most manufacturers do the same, except much worse.

04 Rocko Taco

DEfinitely, froggy you rounded like .1 inch, most mfe's round WAY up, anywhere from a 31.4 to 32 might be called a 32, and I've even seen claimed 33's only be measured at 31.8 inches. (I'll keep all brand names to myself - no need to flame them here)

Froggy93

yea I noticed that to. had the truck apsrt last night to weld the axle housing up again. This time I had a guy tig weld it for me. I hope it will stop the leak. was cracked around the spring perch. Anyone ever done CV boots or know where to get beefy shafts? What lift kits? I don't want blocks in the rear but not sure if I can get a kit like that. also, whats your opinion on the wheels with out hubcaps? stock ones dont fit with the hub up front.

CJM

I have been working very hard researching what we need to achieve a mild lift. The only kits around all raise it 4" and put strain on the cv's and they cost extra if you want a rear leaf pack and not a bad block.

I came up with the following, which adds overall about 2" lift and will allow for 33x12.5x15 tires if you hit the inner pinch weld in the front with a hammer and maybe grind the upper control arm a bit (dont know about the CA for now). Remember to lift only as much as needed, you dont need a 6" lift really as evidenced by this guy: http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/hottoy/west/

Front
1. 4Crawler 1.5" ball joint spacers for the front
2. May need a differential drop bracket for the front, but I doubt it.

Rear
1. Deaver Racing 1.5" Lift Progressive Add A Leaf Kit: 190.00 Replaces factory overload with a 3 leaf progressive add a leaf kit. Includes U-bolts. http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/donahoetundra.htm Get 6.75” u bolts since your not using blocks. I have confirmation that another guy on 4x4 wire is running this pack andhe said it bolts right in with no problems.

That total lift will gain you enough room to fit the tires if you get the correct backspacing. I am unsure right now if I will need a 1/2-1" body lift from 4Crawler as well, but it is a possibility. You will also want to get longer brake lines for the front and rear too.

Overall the whole thing installed by yourself will be about 500 bucks with all the parts and such. Dont forget you will want new shocks, I have my eye on the bilstein HD shocks, they should be long enough to compensate for thelift with ease.

Course if you wanna go higher a 1-2" body lift and some longer shackles in the rear from 4Crawler will achive more lift.

Froggy93

Thanks CJM. sorry for the long reply but haven't been near a computer since before thanksgiving. I am definetly going to start looking at the bank account soon. I have to have the front apart to replace a cv boot which would be a good time to install bj spacers. Thanks again. Ill take pics if I upgrade and keep it posted.

CJM

Np Froggy, I myself been saving but its tough being a student ina ll with loads of bills.

No worries for a late reply either, I was away hunting this past weekend

Froggy93

yea being a student sucks when it comes to having money.

CJM

Gotta work on it now so I can make the big bucks later, shame you cant find good work without a degree these days. It is possible but not easy at all, I could be a carpentar but with the way the home market is..

Just means it will be even sweeter when I buy and install the stuff..