New shocks, new springs, new tires, new pics...

brian2sun · 12-23-2009, 03:19 PM

Just wanted to show off the runner a little bit now that I got my new OME 883/891s and OME comfort shocks, and new Dunlop M/T Maxx Tractions in 285/75R16 installed. Looks like the OME coils lifted me about 2-2.5" over stock. I was thinking about doing a 1" body lift to help clear the 285s, but so far I can't get these tires to rub at all even at full lock, so I don't think I'm gonna need it. Sorry for the bad cell phone pic resolution...

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bgmac · 12-23-2009, 03:22 PM

Looks Nice Man!

brian2sun · 12-23-2009, 03:23 PM

Thanks!

jdmaccord6 · 12-23-2009, 03:49 PM

looks good! how is the ride with the 883's in front? When you get a chance, can you measure the height from the ground to the middle of the fender?

Matt90V6SR5 · 12-23-2009, 03:58 PM

I dont see any pics Brian2moon

brian2sun · 12-23-2009, 04:01 PM

They should be there, I did the photobucket thing and all. dunno.

JWaldz · 12-23-2009, 04:03 PM

I'm hoping for mine to look like that real soon brian.. looks great. How loud are them tires, You had any chances to test them out yet??

brian2sun · 12-23-2009, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdmaccord6

looks good! how is the ride with the 883's in front? When you get a chance, can you measure the height from the ground to the middle of the fender?

The ride is wonderfully stiff. The ARB helps w/ the 883s, I'd bet it would be a little wild w/o it. It's feels friggin awesome off road. I went with the 891s cuz I usually carry a lot and it feels perfect to me. Ya, I'll get you some measurements if I can find some level ground w/o snow on it.

JWaldz, thanks I'm very happy with everything and how it sits too. The dunlops seem like they are a lot quieter than the mastercraft m/ts that I had before. I haven't driven too much on dry pavement though, it snowed right after I got them on. These severe service winter muds are great in the powder!

brian2sun · 12-23-2009, 06:39 PM

So I just got back off the trails, did a little nightime snow run to deep creek. Loving the new suspension. Finally got the tires to rub, but only against the inside of the mudflaps in the back. No rubbing anywhere else... and I was trying. So, the flaps are coming off tomorrow and it doesn't look like I'll need the 1" body lift.

BigBluePile · 12-23-2009, 06:42 PM

Nice rig!!!

Cal01 · 12-23-2009, 07:14 PM

I think you should still do a bl. thats what i plan to do..it just looks better higher imo.

either way looks good.

brian2sun · 12-23-2009, 07:44 PM

I'm still thinkin about it, I agree it does look better higher. If it weren't for my ARB, I probably would have done it already. I could drill some new holes in the bumper to mount it higher, but I plan on getting a winch sooner or later and I'm not so sure about the leverage that it will put on the mounts like that. 1" might not be a big deal for that though.

muddpigg · 12-23-2009, 07:47 PM

Looks good.

brian2sun · 12-24-2009, 05:55 PM

Thanks guys for the replies. I removed the mudflaps this morning, cruised out to Pilot Rock and put the suspension to the test and it was great! I hit the bump stops a few times but no rubbing. Here's a sweet flex shot:

jdmaccord6,
I took some measurements and from the ground to the bottom edge of the front fenders (in the middle) it's 38 5/8". The rear is 38 3/4" with about 250 lbs of junk in the back. That's sitting on brand new 285 MTs.

BajaRunner · 12-24-2009, 06:30 PM

Very nice! Whats all that white stuff on the ground?!

FogRunner · 12-24-2009, 07:07 PM

Looks good, you can't beat the ride of the 883's with the 891's. I put on a set and did a cross country drive and runner had a ride that was "wonderfully stiff" as you said. One of a my friends told me "it rides like a bank vault". I don't know how a bank vault rides but I'll take it as a compliment.

But don't think about 883's with stock bumper. I put them on before I put on my bumper just to see how it would ride and it about knocked my kidneys loose. With the bumper and winch on it gives it a very good firm ride.

Of course my springs has 230,000 miles on them and my back springs where so bad the truck was sitting on the bump stops on the axle so any new springs were an improvement.

**rocket** · 12-25-2009, 02:29 AM

Coming along nicely

If you care about the couple inches of exposed sections on the f/fenders, grab a pair of these flaps and cut them in half...essentially extending the fender flare but still removing the flap. You can do the same for the rear flare that hangs below the body. Never understood why Toyota poorly designed the black "SR5" flares/running boards that way. While attached, mask tape or draw a line, remove, cut, and reattach.

Far as adding a body lift, go by this ancient golden rule...
"Lift as much as needed, but as little as possible"

1/2" body lifts are available through 4crawler.

Outkast` · 12-26-2009, 09:30 PM

Nice!!!

mokai · 12-27-2009, 11:58 AM

Looks great man..Nice Runner.....

brian2sun · 12-27-2009, 12:36 PM

Thanks guys, it's been a work in progress for a long time and I don't see and end in sight! I probably think of something new I want almost everyday. In a way it would kinda suck to be rich and just mod everything out in 3 days and have it all (being rich would be cool in every other regard though). But figuring out what you want, saving up, installing it, deciding you don't like it anymore, breaking it, changing it to a better design, I love it all.

It's the means not the end.

I've been adding stuff for 9 years and it's almost like my 4runner has slowly become one of my best friends. It's kinda like that - or maybe like a pet. I think I would be almost just as upset if something happened to her.

Rocket,
I hear you on the poorly designed flares. I took my running boards off so many years ago, I've just gotten used to the look, but I like those!! I might just have to add them to the list.

And I'm gonna just go ahead and stick the Ban deoderant guy here cuz I can.

Mauzer · 12-28-2009, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brian2sun

And I'm gonna just go ahead and stick the Ban deoderant guy here cuz I can.

I also get that urge! Glad I'm not the only one!

Bobs4Runner · 12-28-2009, 03:03 PM

Aaaaahhhhhhh, you guys are killen me with the 881/spacer vs 883 coils riden stiff as hell with my stock bumper and a "wannabe" Grille Guard. Now i'm not sure what to get. My 4Runner is a DD and I really don't do a whole lot of wheelin (since I live in DE) and really no place to go.

Whats your opinion?

Bob

brian2sun · 12-28-2009, 03:43 PM

Without about 100 lbs extra weight in the front, the 883 will be a rough ride. The 881/spacers will ride much smoother. Only if you have plans to get a winch bumper in the near future, would I recommend getting the 883s instead.

Bobs4Runner · 12-28-2009, 04:05 PM

No plans for that, so it looks like 881 with spacer for me. Thanks

sexasomniac · 12-28-2009, 04:23 PM

Hey man, looks great but I also think you should do the BL!

12-23-2009, 03:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
bgmac Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 151	Looks Nice Man! __________________ 1998 Limited T4R 265/75/16, BFG, Hella 500, Tociko, PP 1" Springs, Optima Red 34R, K&N, Kenwood, JL,

12-23-2009, 03:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
brian2sun Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Arrowhead, CA Posts: 1,445	Thanks! __________________ *'97 4Runner SR5 3.4L 4x4 200K Mile Club * Trail & Snow Rig 3" Suspension Lift - 883s/891s, 1" 4Crawler BL, OME Comfort Shocks, 255/85R16 Bighorn M/Ts on 16x7 (4" BS) Cragar Soft 8 Wheels Rear ARB Locker , 4.88s, Sliders, ARB Bullbar, CBI Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier (on the way), No Sway Bars, No ABS My Build Thread '05 Honda CR-V 2WD LX * 29+ Hwy MPGs * D.D.**

12-23-2009, 04:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
brian2sun Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Arrowhead, CA Posts: 1,445	They should be there, I did the photobucket thing and all. dunno. __________________ *'97 4Runner SR5 3.4L 4x4 200K Mile Club * Trail & Snow Rig 3" Suspension Lift - 883s/891s, 1" 4Crawler BL, OME Comfort Shocks, 255/85R16 Bighorn M/Ts on 16x7 (4" BS) Cragar Soft 8 Wheels Rear ARB Locker , 4.88s, Sliders, ARB Bullbar, CBI Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier (on the way), No Sway Bars, No ABS My Build Thread '05 Honda CR-V 2WD LX * 29+ Hwy MPGs * D.D.**

12-23-2009, 04:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
JWaldz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 881	I'm hoping for mine to look like that real soon brian.. looks great. How loud are them tires, You had any chances to test them out yet?? __________________ '99 Toyota 4Runner LTD OME 883/891 & Bilstein 5100/5125 285 Cooper ST's & 17" AE Mojave SimBL's ARB Deluxe Sliders & Winch on the way Check Out My Photos or CarDomain AR TTORA

12-23-2009, 06:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
brian2sun Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Arrowhead, CA Posts: 1,445	So I just got back off the trails, did a little nightime snow run to deep creek. Loving the new suspension. Finally got the tires to rub, but only against the inside of the mudflaps in the back. No rubbing anywhere else... and I was trying. So, the flaps are coming off tomorrow and it doesn't look like I'll need the 1" body lift. __________________ *'97 4Runner SR5 3.4L 4x4 200K Mile Club * Trail & Snow Rig 3" Suspension Lift - 883s/891s, 1" 4Crawler BL, OME Comfort Shocks, 255/85R16 Bighorn M/Ts on 16x7 (4" BS) Cragar Soft 8 Wheels Rear ARB Locker , 4.88s, Sliders, ARB Bullbar, CBI Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier (on the way), No Sway Bars, No ABS My Build Thread '05 Honda CR-V 2WD LX * 29+ Hwy MPGs * D.D.**

12-23-2009, 03:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
jdmaccord6 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 127	looks good! how is the ride with the 883's in front? When you get a chance, can you measure the height from the ground to the middle of the fender?

12-23-2009, 03:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Matt90V6SR5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wichita,Ks for now Posts: 664	I dont see any pics Brian2moon

12-23-2009, 07:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
Cal01 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 175	I think you should still do a bl. thats what i plan to do..it just looks better higher imo. either way looks good. __________________ 97 SR5 5spd 4x4

12-23-2009, 07:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
brian2sun Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Arrowhead, CA Posts: 1,445	I'm still thinkin about it, I agree it does look better higher. If it weren't for my ARB, I probably would have done it already. I could drill some new holes in the bumper to mount it higher, but I plan on getting a winch sooner or later and I'm not so sure about the leverage that it will put on the mounts like that. 1" might not be a big deal for that though. __________________ *'97 4Runner SR5 3.4L 4x4 200K Mile Club * Trail & Snow Rig 3" Suspension Lift - 883s/891s, 1" 4Crawler BL, OME Comfort Shocks, 255/85R16 Bighorn M/Ts on 16x7 (4" BS) Cragar Soft 8 Wheels Rear ARB Locker , 4.88s, Sliders, ARB Bullbar, CBI Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier (on the way), No Sway Bars, No ABS My Build Thread '05 Honda CR-V 2WD LX * 29+ Hwy MPGs * D.D.**

12-23-2009, 07:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
muddpigg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tacoma, Wa Posts: 1,690	Looks good. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtr_RvR3sY Balljoints pen to trades and offers. http://www.yotatech.com/f11/ball-joi.../#post51268965 http://www.nw-wheelers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47994

12-24-2009, 05:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
brian2sun Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Arrowhead, CA Posts: 1,445	Thanks guys for the replies. I removed the mudflaps this morning, cruised out to Pilot Rock and put the suspension to the test and it was great! I hit the bump stops a few times but no rubbing. Here's a sweet flex shot: jdmaccord6, I took some measurements and from the ground to the bottom edge of the front fenders (in the middle) it's 38 5/8". The rear is 38 3/4" with about 250 lbs of junk in the back. That's sitting on brand new 285 MTs. __________________ *'97 4Runner SR5 3.4L 4x4 200K Mile Club * Trail & Snow Rig 3" Suspension Lift - 883s/891s, 1" 4Crawler BL, OME Comfort Shocks, 255/85R16 Bighorn M/Ts on 16x7 (4" BS) Cragar Soft 8 Wheels Rear ARB Locker , 4.88s, Sliders, ARB Bullbar, CBI Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier (on the way), No Sway Bars, No ABS My Build Thread '05 Honda CR-V 2WD LX * 29+ Hwy MPGs * D.D.**

12-24-2009, 06:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
BajaRunner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 6,483	Very nice! Whats all that white stuff on the ground?! __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L SR5 4Runner -- FOR SALE *6" IFS lift Front: Tundra TRD Coils/Bilstein 5125 * Rear: FJ80 Shocks/Coils * ARB Bull Bar + Warn M8000 * 35" MTR's * HID's * OBA * E-locked!** 1966 FJ40 - SOA, stinky, no rust 1994 4x4 Pickup, 22re. Single cab, short bed.

12-24-2009, 07:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
FogRunner Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Galveston, Texas Posts: 356	Looks good, you can't beat the ride of the 883's with the 891's. I put on a set and did a cross country drive and runner had a ride that was "wonderfully stiff" as you said. One of a my friends told me "it rides like a bank vault". I don't know how a bank vault rides but I'll take it as a compliment. But don't think about 883's with stock bumper. I put them on before I put on my bumper just to see how it would ride and it about knocked my kidneys loose. With the bumper and winch on it gives it a very good firm ride. Of course my springs has 230,000 miles on them and my back springs where so bad the truck was sitting on the bump stops on the axle so any new springs were an improvement. __________________ 2001 4runner SR5 - ARB Bull Bumper, Warn 9.5XP, GM CS-144 150 amp alternator, Tundra brakes, OME 883/891s, SS adjustable traction bar, B&M 70264, and too many ham radios and antennas. 2006 Jeep LJ - Stock down to the lug nuts

12-25-2009, 02:29 AM	#17 (permalink)
rocket Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,668	Coming along nicely If you care about the couple inches of exposed sections on the f/fenders, grab a pair of these flaps and cut them in half...essentially extending the fender flare but still removing the flap. You can do the same for the rear flare that hangs below the body. Never understood why Toyota poorly designed the black "SR5" flares/running boards that way. While attached, mask tape or draw a line, remove, cut, and reattach. Far as adding a body lift, go by this ancient golden rule... "Lift as much as needed, but as little as possible" 1/2" body lifts are available through 4crawler. __________________ '96-'02 gone: '92

12-26-2009, 09:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
Outkast` Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 132	Nice!!!

12-27-2009, 11:58 AM	#19 (permalink)
mokai Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 241	Looks great man..Nice Runner..... __________________ Supercharged 2003 Tacoma SR5 Extra Cab V6 5speed 4X4, with some mods....My Truck apertureview.org

12-27-2009, 12:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
brian2sun Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Arrowhead, CA Posts: 1,445	Thanks guys, it's been a work in progress for a long time and I don't see and end in sight! I probably think of something new I want almost everyday. In a way it would kinda suck to be rich and just mod everything out in 3 days and have it all (being rich would be cool in every other regard though). But figuring out what you want, saving up, installing it, deciding you don't like it anymore, breaking it, changing it to a better design, I love it all. It's the means not the end. I've been adding stuff for 9 years and it's almost like my 4runner has slowly become one of my best friends. It's kinda like that - or maybe like a pet. I think I would be almost just as upset if something happened to her. Rocket, I hear you on the poorly designed flares. I took my running boards off so many years ago, I've just gotten used to the look, but I like those!! I might just have to add them to the list. And I'm gonna just go ahead and stick the Ban deoderant guy here cuz I can. __________________ *'97 4Runner SR5 3.4L 4x4 200K Mile Club * Trail & Snow Rig 3" Suspension Lift - 883s/891s, 1" 4Crawler BL, OME Comfort Shocks, 255/85R16 Bighorn M/Ts on 16x7 (4" BS) Cragar Soft 8 Wheels Rear ARB Locker , 4.88s, Sliders, ARB Bullbar, CBI Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier (on the way), No Sway Bars, No ABS My Build Thread '05 Honda CR-V 2WD LX * 29+ Hwy MPGs * D.D.**

12-28-2009, 03:03 PM	#22 (permalink)
Bobs4Runner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 90	Aaaaahhhhhhh, you guys are killen me with the 881/spacer vs 883 coils riden stiff as hell with my stock bumper and a "wannabe" Grille Guard. Now i'm not sure what to get. My 4Runner is a DD and I really don't do a whole lot of wheelin (since I live in DE) and really no place to go. Whats your opinion? Bob __________________ 1997 Toyota 4Runner Limited 3.4L Mods: Deckplate, ISR, Various LEDS Exhaust: Magnaflow Cat and Muffler

12-28-2009, 03:43 PM	#23 (permalink)
brian2sun Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Arrowhead, CA Posts: 1,445	Without about 100 lbs extra weight in the front, the 883 will be a rough ride. The 881/spacers will ride much smoother. Only if you have plans to get a winch bumper in the near future, would I recommend getting the 883s instead. __________________ *'97 4Runner SR5 3.4L 4x4 200K Mile Club * Trail & Snow Rig 3" Suspension Lift - 883s/891s, 1" 4Crawler BL, OME Comfort Shocks, 255/85R16 Bighorn M/Ts on 16x7 (4" BS) Cragar Soft 8 Wheels Rear ARB Locker , 4.88s, Sliders, ARB Bullbar, CBI Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier (on the way), No Sway Bars, No ABS My Build Thread '05 Honda CR-V 2WD LX * 29+ Hwy MPGs * D.D.**

12-28-2009, 04:05 PM	#24 (permalink)
Bobs4Runner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 90	No plans for that, so it looks like 881 with spacer for me. Thanks __________________ 1997 Toyota 4Runner Limited 3.4L Mods: Deckplate, ISR, Various LEDS Exhaust: Magnaflow Cat and Muffler

12-28-2009, 04:23 PM	#25 (permalink)
sexasomniac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 113	Hey man, looks great but I also think you should do the BL! __________________ SDORI 2" Coil Spacers \| T-Bar Crank \| Rancho RS5000 shocks F+R \| Hella 500FF \| Custom LSPV Bracket \| 4Crawler 1" Body Lift \| 31 x 10.50 Wildcat LT A/T Coming Soon - Diff. Drop, Tires

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