Diff Drop, New Tires and 3.5" Downey Rear Coils on the way
10-05-2003, 09:23 AM
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Diff Drop, New Tires and 3.5" Downey Rear Coils on the way
My latest Mod Binge is underway 
Last weekend I installed the RevTek Diff Drop Kit and put new tires on the Runner. I wanted to find some Bridgestone Dueler Revos but could not locate the size (275/70/16) I wanted in Albuquerque so, I went with my second choice - Michelin LTX M/S.
I opted for these because my daily drive to work is almost 40 miles round trip and I have read good things about the M/S from Gadget and others. I'll see how well they do in mud and snow soon. The tires were balanced on the Hunter GPS-9700 so between this and the Diff Drop there is no more vibration in the front end at high speed. The stock Dunlops got pretty scary from 60 MPH on up.
If you are not ready to move up to the 285/75/16 tires the 275/70/16 are a great choice. I don't notice much decrease in power and the additional width really makes the Runner feel solid on the highway.
I also ordered a set of Downey 3.5" rear coils from extremeMike last week and should get them in this week. These will replace the 1' PP coils I have on the rear right now. I have about 2" lift in the rear with the PP/Bilstein combo but want a bit more lift and a coil which is a bit softer for off-road than the PP rear coils.
I'm going to keep the PP coils on the front because of the fantastic handling and the PP Front coils are not harsh at all off-road - just the rears have to go.
I know it's not quite a hard-core off-Road machine yet but my Runner is too new, too pretty and too not paid for yet....LOL
The suspension is almost there and these tires will definitley last until it's paid for.
My Off-Road endeavors must take me to a good fishing spot
Last weekend I installed the RevTek Diff Drop Kit and put new tires on the Runner. I wanted to find some Bridgestone Dueler Revos but could not locate the size (275/70/16) I wanted in Albuquerque so, I went with my second choice - Michelin LTX M/S.
I opted for these because my daily drive to work is almost 40 miles round trip and I have read good things about the M/S from Gadget and others. I'll see how well they do in mud and snow soon. The tires were balanced on the Hunter GPS-9700 so between this and the Diff Drop there is no more vibration in the front end at high speed. The stock Dunlops got pretty scary from 60 MPH on up.
If you are not ready to move up to the 285/75/16 tires the 275/70/16 are a great choice. I don't notice much decrease in power and the additional width really makes the Runner feel solid on the highway.
I also ordered a set of Downey 3.5" rear coils from extremeMike last week and should get them in this week. These will replace the 1' PP coils I have on the rear right now. I have about 2" lift in the rear with the PP/Bilstein combo but want a bit more lift and a coil which is a bit softer for off-road than the PP rear coils.
I'm going to keep the PP coils on the front because of the fantastic handling and the PP Front coils are not harsh at all off-road - just the rears have to go.
I know it's not quite a hard-core off-Road machine yet but my Runner is too new, too pretty and too not paid for yet....LOL
The suspension is almost there and these tires will definitley last until it's paid for.
My Off-Road endeavors must take me to a good fishing spot
10-06-2003, 07:13 AM
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I had them and was very happy.
Nice controlled ride, not choppy at all.
It also stopped the rear from sagging if loaded up and fixed the dreaded rear seat passenger head thump issue
For the money, they cannot be beaten....
Besides , King Steve swears by them
David
Nice controlled ride, not choppy at all.
It also stopped the rear from sagging if loaded up and fixed the dreaded rear seat passenger head thump issue
For the money, they cannot be beaten....
Besides , King Steve swears by them
David
10-06-2003, 07:01 PM
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Sounds like what I want in the rear for coils.
The Head Thump actually has come in handy in the past....LOL
Fixed the dreaded rear seat passenger head thump issue
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