BJ spacers in! Waiting for AALs and Alignment

chrishf12 · 04-29-2007, 04:20 PM

I installed my bj spacers thursday night and gained around 2.75" total lift in the front. My 3" Tuff Country aals should be here wednesday. In the mean time the underside is getting a fresh coat of black paint. Anyone have any tips on installing the AALs?

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4Crawler · 04-29-2007, 05:21 PM

Start hitting the u-bolts with some good penetrating oil.

chrishf12 · 04-29-2007, 06:47 PM

10-4 on that! I already have to replace one of the torsion bar bolts and dont need to replace any of the U bolts.

elripster · 04-30-2007, 07:06 AM

If you search, there is lots of info on doing your own alignment which can save your 50 bucks.

Frank

chrishf12 · 05-09-2007, 07:33 PM

AALs went in Saturday.

And when I took it for an alignment today I found out that my passenger idler arm and steering stablizer is shot. Is $90 for a new idler arm about right??

Hopefully i can get some pics up tomorrow.

91TPU · 05-09-2007, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrishf12

AALs went in Saturday.

And when I took it for an alignment today I found out that my passenger idler arm and steering stablizer is shot. Is $90 for a new idler arm about right??

Hopefully i can get some pics up tomorrow.

there are rebuild kits for the idler arms, unless its bent you can just rebuild it very easily for quite cheap!

chrishf12 · 05-18-2007, 10:11 AM

Heres a pic before alignment I wanna get a few more this weekend Next week im getting the top of the cab and passenger side painted because of sunspots.

Back end is a lil high hopefully it will look better after i put my spare back in.

91TPU · 05-18-2007, 10:16 AM

looks good, did you end up buying a new idler arm, or did you just rebuild your existing one?

chrishf12 · 05-18-2007, 06:13 PM

im waiting on the rebuild kit from rustbucket. Hopefully it will be here in the next couple days.

FredTJ · 05-19-2007, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrishf12

I installed my bj spacers thursday night and gained around 2.75" total lift in the front. My 3" Tuff Country aals should be here wednesday. In the mean time the underside is getting a fresh coat of black paint. Anyone have any tips on installing the AALs?

How did you get 2.75" of lift from the BJ spacers ?
I assume that you also cranked the t-bars then.

Fred

Sonofmayhem · 05-19-2007, 11:38 AM

Looks good!

chrishf12 · 05-19-2007, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FredTJ

How did you get 2.75" of lift from the BJ spacers ?
I assume that you also cranked the t-bars then.

Fred

Yea I did have to crank them up but im gonna make a custom diff drop when I get around to it. And i cant go offroad till i cough up the money for some new shocks.

chrishf12 · 05-25-2007, 09:12 AM

Grocery list!

Procomp ES3000 shocks all around
Procomp ES2000 steering stabilizer
New OEM Clutch Install Next week
New Passenger CV axle On the way install soon

chrishf12 · 05-31-2007, 12:22 PM

Ok rebuilt the idler arm but stupid alignment shop had me replace it before they would align it and the truck still drives the same. Now radiator leaks. My think my toyota is bout to fall apart!

1styota4X4 · 05-31-2007, 12:29 PM

go with ome shocks. Great ride also check out marlin crawler for your clutch i just put one in not long ago and i love it real smooth engagement

frodin1 · 05-31-2007, 01:30 PM

I think he's going with the Procomps because of cost. OME's are up there with Bilsteins on cost. I think if someones on a budget, Procomps freebie deals are ok.

FredTJ · 05-31-2007, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by frodin1

I think he's going with the Procomps because of cost. OME's are up there with Bilsteins on cost. I think if someones on a budget, Procomps freebie deals are ok.

Procomps are "procraps"

Really, they're a pretty damn stiffly valved shock.

I understand a budget, however you do truely get what you pay for.
Something to consider with something that's so important to ride quality.

Fred

chrishf12 · 05-31-2007, 09:19 PM

Ive heard the same about rancho and most ppl prefer procomps to rancho but thats just opinion.

And anyways its a 4wheel drive its not gonna ride like ur dads caddy! Im not goin for quality im goin for functionality that i can afford. but if you have some $$$ u want to donate to me for more expensive shocks im all for it!

FredTJ · 05-31-2007, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrishf12

Ive heard the same about rancho and most ppl prefer procomps to rancho but thats just opinion.

And anyways its a 4wheel drive its not gonna ride like ur dads caddy! Im not goin for quality im goin for functionality that i can afford. but if you have some $$$ u want to donate to me for more expensive shocks im all for it!

Actually it depends on which Rancho's.
The 5000's are poop, however the 9000's are great, much better than the Procomps.
I've run them all so I can compare first hand.
There is a ton of difference in the ride quality between Procomps and the 9000's or the Procomp's and the OME's (top of the line shock BTW).

Being a 4wd doesn't make the vehicle so that it doesn't or can't ride well.
Why should it ?

Fred

vwfastg60 · 06-01-2007, 03:38 AM

I have procomps on the rear of my truck and had rancho 5000 before. I have to say i think the procomps are better. The ranchos leaked in 5k miles and the procomps are going on 7k and still look new.

2.75 in lift from a bj spacer is insane!! I put mine on with my already relaxed Tbars and gained about 2 it seemed. I relaxed the bars even more and have been told by tons of people that i almost have stock straight axle flex. Im tempted to lower the back down a bit more and just bumpstop it so i stop pulling the bed sides apart. Hows the ride set up like that? i hated my bars turned up. To give you an idea of how relaxed my bars are i have 1/2inch of threads showing if that.

Truck looks really nice tho.

chrishf12 · 06-01-2007, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vwfastg60

I have procomps on the rear of my truck and had rancho 5000 before. I have to say i think the procomps are better. The ranchos leaked in 5k miles and the procomps are going on 7k and still look new.

2.75 in lift from a bj spacer is insane!! I put mine on with my already relaxed Tbars and gained about 2 it seemed. I relaxed the bars even more and have been told by tons of people that i almost have stock straight axle flex. Im tempted to lower the back down a bit more and just bumpstop it so i stop pulling the bed sides apart. Hows the ride set up like that? i hated my bars turned up. To give you an idea of how relaxed my bars are i have 1/2inch of threads showing if that.

Truck looks really nice tho.

Thanks

I had the tbars cranked 1.5 inchs before I put them on and it rode better than both my dads lifted jeeps. The AAls are what messed the ride up but its not that bad unless the road is full of potholes!

04-29-2007, 05:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
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04-29-2007, 06:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
chrishf12 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 255	10-4 on that! I already have to replace one of the torsion bar bolts and dont need to replace any of the U bolts. __________________ Chris DD 1998 4runner 4x4 SR5, 3.4 Automatic, stock 98 4runner Profile Project 1990 Ext Cab Pickup 4x4 SR5, 3.0 5 speed, stock 1990 Buildup/Resto SOLD... 1990 4WD 22RE Pickup 5-speed, 3" lift, 32x11.50s, LOTS MORE... 1990 Profile

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05-09-2007, 07:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
chrishf12 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 255	AALs went in Saturday. And when I took it for an alignment today I found out that my passenger idler arm and steering stablizer is shot. Is $90 for a new idler arm about right?? Hopefully i can get some pics up tomorrow. __________________ Chris DD 1998 4runner 4x4 SR5, 3.4 Automatic, stock 98 4runner Profile Project 1990 Ext Cab Pickup 4x4 SR5, 3.0 5 speed, stock 1990 Buildup/Resto SOLD... 1990 4WD 22RE Pickup 5-speed, 3" lift, 32x11.50s, LOTS MORE... 1990 Profile

05-18-2007, 10:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
chrishf12 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 255	Heres a pic before alignment I wanna get a few more this weekend Next week im getting the top of the cab and passenger side painted because of sunspots. Back end is a lil high hopefully it will look better after i put my spare back in. __________________ Chris DD 1998 4runner 4x4 SR5, 3.4 Automatic, stock 98 4runner Profile Project 1990 Ext Cab Pickup 4x4 SR5, 3.0 5 speed, stock 1990 Buildup/Resto SOLD... 1990 4WD 22RE Pickup 5-speed, 3" lift, 32x11.50s, LOTS MORE... 1990 Profile

05-18-2007, 06:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
chrishf12 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 255	im waiting on the rebuild kit from rustbucket. Hopefully it will be here in the next couple days. __________________ Chris DD 1998 4runner 4x4 SR5, 3.4 Automatic, stock 98 4runner Profile Project 1990 Ext Cab Pickup 4x4 SR5, 3.0 5 speed, stock 1990 Buildup/Resto SOLD... 1990 4WD 22RE Pickup 5-speed, 3" lift, 32x11.50s, LOTS MORE... 1990 Profile

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chrishf12 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 255	Grocery list! Procomp ES3000 shocks all around Procomp ES2000 steering stabilizer New OEM Clutch Install Next week New Passenger CV axle On the way install soon __________________ Chris DD 1998 4runner 4x4 SR5, 3.4 Automatic, stock 98 4runner Profile Project 1990 Ext Cab Pickup 4x4 SR5, 3.0 5 speed, stock 1990 Buildup/Resto SOLD... 1990 4WD 22RE Pickup 5-speed, 3" lift, 32x11.50s, LOTS MORE... 1990 Profile

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chrishf12 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 255	Ok rebuilt the idler arm but stupid alignment shop had me replace it before they would align it and the truck still drives the same. Now radiator leaks. My think my toyota is bout to fall apart! __________________ Chris DD 1998 4runner 4x4 SR5, 3.4 Automatic, stock 98 4runner Profile Project 1990 Ext Cab Pickup 4x4 SR5, 3.0 5 speed, stock 1990 Buildup/Resto SOLD... 1990 4WD 22RE Pickup 5-speed, 3" lift, 32x11.50s, LOTS MORE... 1990 Profile

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1styota4X4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 571	go with ome shocks. Great ride also check out marlin crawler for your clutch i just put one in not long ago and i love it real smooth engagement __________________ NEW* 1985 lifted locked dual cases bumpers and sliders now my daily! 1985 Stock Had to do head gasket and some other minor things left. 1983 Hilux 4X4 SR5 4 Sale 3" Rough Country Lift 32" Goodyear Wranglers. Custom bumpers being made!! 1995 4Runner 4X4 V6 SR5***TRADED

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frodin1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NOW, Havasu! Posts: 1,066	I think he's going with the Procomps because of cost. OME's are up there with Bilsteins on cost. I think if someones on a budget, Procomps freebie deals are ok.

05-31-2007, 09:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
chrishf12 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 255	Ive heard the same about rancho and most ppl prefer procomps to rancho but thats just opinion. And anyways its a 4wheel drive its not gonna ride like ur dads caddy! Im not goin for quality im goin for functionality that i can afford. but if you have some $$$ u want to donate to me for more expensive shocks im all for it! __________________ Chris DD 1998 4runner 4x4 SR5, 3.4 Automatic, stock 98 4runner Profile Project 1990 Ext Cab Pickup 4x4 SR5, 3.0 5 speed, stock 1990 Buildup/Resto SOLD... 1990 4WD 22RE Pickup 5-speed, 3" lift, 32x11.50s, LOTS MORE... 1990 Profile

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vwfastg60 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Longmont Colorado Posts: 725	I have procomps on the rear of my truck and had rancho 5000 before. I have to say i think the procomps are better. The ranchos leaked in 5k miles and the procomps are going on 7k and still look new. 2.75 in lift from a bj spacer is insane!! I put mine on with my already relaxed Tbars and gained about 2 it seemed. I relaxed the bars even more and have been told by tons of people that i almost have stock straight axle flex. Im tempted to lower the back down a bit more and just bumpstop it so i stop pulling the bed sides apart. Hows the ride set up like that? i hated my bars turned up. To give you an idea of how relaxed my bars are i have 1/2inch of threads showing if that. Truck looks really nice tho. __________________ 87 longbed, 3rz, tacoma dash, bobbed, SAS'ed, gears and more. My build----HERE More web wheeling- Just getting started so come join us Asphaltsux

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