DIRTY SEVEN CLUB

Depending on mileage, I'd suggest sooner rather then later...

Diff comes out...


rack comes out


bushings come out


bushings go in...


and reverse!

Enjoy!

 

I thought someone said it was possible to do bushings and not fully remove rack. Just pry and tilt or scoot a little just right...

 

While you can and I attempted for about for about 10 minutes, before I said "F this" and just pulled it all out. 6 hour job with proper tools, extra hands (@TRDFerguson @TundraPHX) and a whole lot of emotional support.

 

Depending on mileage, I'd almost rather buy a new steering rack and install bushing on the new one.

 

Not a bad idea and I had this thought as well.

 

I've done it this way and it is a massive PITA. Both knuckles were bloody by the time I was finished and my beers kept getting warm from neglect.

 

Looking to throw some 37s on my SR5 TSS offroad. This is the lift I am looking at and the bumper to help with that front clearance. Will also be getting +25offset wheels and a BMC. I've already got fenders on the truck. Will this be enough? From what I've seen on plenty of forums from yall this should be but I want to make sure before I pull the trigger.

BDS Suspension ⚡ (bds-suspension.com) (3" lift)
Toyota Tundra Baja CBI Front Bumper (2014-2021) — Tundra Lifestyle

and these are the wheels for those interested
ICON Alloys Tundra Thrust Satin Black 5-Lug Wheel; 17x8.5; 25mm Offset 2817855557SB (14-21 Tundra) - Free Shipping (extremeterrain.com)

 

Im not sure those Fox 2.0 coilovers are gonna handle the weight of that huge bumper.

How do you plan on using the truck offroad? Gravel side roads? Lots of washboard? Slow and technical trails? Fast and bumpy? What part of the country do you live in and what kind of trails are there?

I’d consider getting 2.5” coilovers and skip the UCAs if budget is important. You can always add UCA later if you want, but I think a 2.0 and huge bumper may be disappointing if you’re looking for off road handling.

 

I plan on using the truck for moderate off roading. simple overland back country type use. not racing or anything. the bumper is being considered to help with any front clearance issues.

I saw that you are using ICONs suspension system on your tundra. do you prefer those compared to FOX? And for clarification is the 2.0 and 2.5 the rating of the spring for what it can handle or its it just a generation newer?

and budget is not important. I'm just going to do it right the first time and not skip out on anything. not a patient dude.

 

Spring rate is completely separate from the shock body. The 2.5 has a larger shock body(.5” larger than 2.0), increased oil capacity and larger piston. For the Tundra with 37s the 2.0 will be getting worked harder than the 2.5. The spring rate will come in to play with or without the bumper. Again, with extra weight the 2.0 will have to work harder even with the properly weighted coil. FWIW, I run Kings with a 2.5 shock body, 650 lbs springs with belly skids a front bumper and winch (still on 35s)

 

@sea_weathered - What is that front bumper? Looks super subtle and OEM while still giving more clearance, nice. Thank you!

 

It really is nothing special. better than stock and claims to be a winch bumper, but I'm not sure I would trust it to use as a winch mount. https://www.armordillousa.com/produ...nX90wG-K6dcvsNRF_rClbIKGlHFqkjuL2LhCpu6wHnaRR

 

Getting ready for those DIRTYs! Highly considering the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/Ts. Good reviews in another thread.

 

Great tire for sure

 

#biased

 

37s on order! Mount and balance very soon! Excited to join the club!

 

I know you got these Mickey Thompsons a while ago now. I'm making my way through the whole thread again. Are these the M/Ts or A/Ts? How are you liking them?

 

MT, and Rey only advocates for them. Lol

 

Yep, on my fresh set again. Love them won’t run another tire on my rig. Mine are the MT

 

Haha I've been reading a few threads of people swearing their loyalty to Mickey.

Nice man. I just ordered the A/Ts. Other than being a great tire, they look killer!

 

New tires for the tundra, it was time to replace the 7 year old procomps

 

Glad to see another 2nd Gen in here. Looks great!

 

Hey @reywcms, did you make your own fender liners for your glass fenders, or did you have a shop make them for you? Trying to empty my wallet and I heard you're pretty good at that.

 

No liners on mine I made my own to protect the door hinges. I’ll be making a set when I cut the wheel wells out but just to protect the critical areas.

 

I've got these bushings in my garage. How long did it take you to do this?

 

Also, your dad's rig look like a TAV build?

 

it started as that yes but we’ve since redone everything. lol more info on both our rigs below

Mine (probably out of date on a few recent items)
https://www.tundras.com/threads/reys-prerunner-build-aka-project-darkstar.108022/


Pops rig
https://www.tundras.com/threads/pops-build-sachi-supercharged-lt-prelander.131347/

 

Just curious, did you guys just not like what they did? Or just adapt it to your personal needs?

 

Definitely overpriced for the items and really not a lot of performance there. But part of the learning process