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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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Installed OEM lift on 3/18...w/pics

I'm installing the Tundra/LC lift on my 99 4runner tomorrow (3/18) with a friend in blacksburg, va...any help would be appreciated, or if you want to come see the end result, will have pics of before/ after tomorrow night (hopefully), pm me for the exact location

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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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Wish I could come help but I have to help one of my buddies work on his runner tommorrow.
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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pics of the lift:


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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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Dude it looks great, but you've got to get that front bumper lined up! It should be an easy fix!

But otherwise, wow! Great looking truck.
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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yea, the gap from the body lift is my least favorite thing...i need to find someone that can cut and re-weld the brackets, or jus buy a welder
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by nc994run
yea, the gap from the body lift is my least favorite thing...i need to find someone that can cut and re-weld the brackets, or jus buy a welder
There's never anything wrong with buying more tools! Again, nice truck.
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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0/1/2 topout spacers? looks to sit level, looks really good man!
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 07:55 PM
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i used 2 top out spacers, the back is a little bit higher cuz the LC coils gave it a good bit of lift (little over 3"), but not too much...i like the raked look
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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there is some adjustment in the TJM brackets. you can get it straight and move it up alittle more.
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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Then i will definately be trying that soon
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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Cool, crazy how tiny the tires look
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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yea, i wish somebody would buy my whelels/tires so i could go to 285's, the 265/75's look pretty small right now
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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Way to go bro, can't wait to see your rig rolling on 285s as we make our way to Tellico in a month.

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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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how much to sel them, though i am in chicago!
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by FilthyRich
there is some adjustment in the TJM brackets. you can get it straight and move it up alittle more.

He's running a 2" BL, there's not enough to get rid of the gap. I had to cut and re-weld the brackets with 1 1/2" BL, just make sure that extra braces are added to compensate for the additional leverage being placed on them.

As for the rims, they are the best looking factory rims made, should be easy to sell....
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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all i want are the tires as i have the wheels already!
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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Looks REALLY good.... but my opinion may not be a good one to go by
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 04:58 AM
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Looks nice.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 07:53 AM
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Looks Good! Where did you get the lift? Is it the TRD Springs and Shocks? How the Street Ride? How long was the install? Any Front and Rear Spring shock pics

Thanx
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 08:12 AM
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I pieced the lift together slowly here goes the list:
Tundra coils and Rear shocks from Toyota of Dallas
LC coils used
Front struts used off ebay
e-brake bracket from another member who didnt need it
Diff drop and extended brake line from Sonoran Steel
Top Out spacers from Bamachem

Install was longer than usual due to the lack of tools we had, i'd say myabe 7 to 8 hours total...the shocks up front are from a 2003 DC TRD taco and the springs are TRD tundra springs mentioned in the tundra threads...the ride is great...i will take some pics of the front and rear setups this afternoon as she's about to be washed and waxed

And thanks to everybody for the nice comments
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