Install from hell....

So I ran into way more hiccups then I’d like for a standard install and tire swap. Stripped the tie rod stud on the passenger side. I had to stop the install run to harbor freight to buy a tap and die kit just to spend 2-3 hours retapping it to only run into another issue. Going to mount the spindle when I realized I was given fine thread nuts with corse thread bolts for the spindle to mount to the LCA. Ran to 4 different Home Depot’s to get correct nuts. Got home at 10pm to then finish the front at 1:30am. This morning went to get new tires put on and because of the -12 offset on my wheels plus the spindles kicking the rims out more 35s would rub wayyyy too much didn’t even fit when turning. Tire shop had a set of Toyo AT2 275-65-20 (34s) I thought they would look small but actually loved how they turned out. So after a lot of heart ache sweat and A million errors! Here she is. Tires are definitely more reactive then my old 35s and love that. Just have a bit of trimming to do on the front plastic and push the plastic forward. In all 3.5” lift in the front and 1” in the rear.

 

Looks great!

 

Lookin good!! I’m happy for you all turned out well!!

 

Thank you guys here’s a couple more!

 

Looking Good !!!

 

Thanks everyone here’s the before and after

 

Those look really sharp! Welcome to the mod from hell club! I have a lifetime membership myself!

 

Looks great!

 

Thanks everyone! Was super worried about that tire looking too small but I love how it turned out.

 

Look is fantastic! Way to stick out the install, you should be proud.

 

Looks amazing! Tires fit the look perfect as well

 

Looks great

 

Sweet looking ride!!

 

Lift spindles? Stance looks good, only way to make it look better is a few gallons of black paint.

 

Truck looks really good man

 

Much better! What a story, talk about determination!

 

Thanks everybody! Definitely gave me a run for my money.... the wife was starting to gain some doubts there

 

What spindles did you go with?

 

Maxtrac

 

I concur, doctor...
TRUCK LOOKS AWESOME!

 

Looks good I’d lift the rear more you’re nose high unless you’re into that look.

 

Ya I am a fan of a little front rake so I really enjoy that, but I have an adjustable rear shackle and can bump it up more if I’d like.

 

Looks good..I have a similar set up and dint have to trim much on the front plastic. Just move it forward a little

 

Ya thats pretty much what I did. I trimmed a little to be able to move the plastic forward. If you were to look at my liners without laying under the truck youd have no clue i did anything to them.

 

Looks good. I've had the Toyos on mine now for about 7K miles and love them.

 

Not going to lie I am very impressed with them. I always knew about the tires and saw them everywhere but never did any research into them or how they perform. I am loving them so far glad they were available when I was at the tire shop.

 

"hunny I'll be in garage Friday night and finish up Saturday morning so we can go do _____ Sunday"

Sunday at 11pm, frantically finishing up major project to drive to work Monday morning. It's always something but it's worth it!

Looks great!

 

Been there many times

 

The wife claims she was looking up 24 hour tows because of how long the the passenger side took with the stripped tie rod end. She figured I was completely lost and I told her its a extremely long and tedious process re-threading that. Glad she held of from calling anyone hahahaha