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Old 03-26-2005, 12:34 PM
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Thumbs up New Suspension

Since I've put the winch on the front I have noticed the Downey coilovers slowly sagging over the past month. They just aren't up to the challenge.

I decided to have Demello Offroad install their "Stage 3" setup on my truck. Thanks Uncle Sam!
  • Donahoe 2.5" diameter coilovers
  • Camburg upper arms
  • Bilstein 5100 shocks in the rear
  • Deaver 8 leafs
  • Limit straps
  • Shock mount relocation
My truck has nearly 100k on it and the rear end was just suffering until now. The ride is improved and the Donahoes should be able to handle the winch.

As busy as they are there they managed to get the work done in a day. Let me hang out for a while on Thursday, got me a ride to the train station to get back home, bought me lunch, then let me rip them off when I picked the truck up Friday!

Jason and John are awesome as usual and I hope they get some help there soon! They're way too busy to be as nice as they are to everyone who comes in.

Here's some pics:







Old 03-27-2005, 04:32 PM
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Sweet!
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Wow, very impressive. The remote res. Bilstiens look especially bling The rear bumper Demello too? Your truck looks great all-around! Great to hear about Demello's service too.

edit: ah, sig line Demello rear bumper.
Met a Taco guy w/ about the same setup (Hoe 2.5's, deaver/ bilstien 5100's) and he loves it.

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Old 03-27-2005, 05:07 PM
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Sweeeet Matt!!! Can't wait to see that in action this weekend.
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Very nice . Thats the same kit I want to run on my Tacoma.
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That looks awesome Matt!


EDIT:
Are you feeling any axle wrap with the deavers?

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sweet.... looks good....
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Originally Posted by Tacoma Dude
That looks awesome Matt!


EDIT:
Are you feeling any axle wrap with the deavers?
Haven't felt anything or heard any "clunking". I've never experienced it before that I know of so I have nothing to go off of except posted experiences.
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